Air Transport Aircraft & Propulsion
Aug 21, 2018
Spirit Airlines would like to wrap up its new aircraft-evaluation process and announce its decision in six months, and the all-Airbus carrier is not ruling out adding a second fleet type if its analysis justifies the move.
Aug 20, 2018
Japan Airlines (JAL) could potentially increase the seat density of the Boeing 787-8s that are assigned to its newly announced LCC unit and is eyeing markets in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Aug 20, 2018
Bahraini flag carrier Gulf Air has marked the next milestone in its major re-fleeting program with the arrival of its first of 12 Airbus A320neos ordered at the 2016 Bahrain International Air Show.
Aug 20, 2018
Russia’s Rostec has finalized a decision to merge with United Aircraft Corp. (UAC), Interfax news agency reported, quoting Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
Aug 16, 2018
WestJet ULCC subsidiary Swoop has placed its fourth Boeing 737-800 into service and is using it to support previously announced seasonal flights between Abbotsford International and Winnipeg Richardson International airports.
Jun 02, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a pair of new Airbus A350-900s, helping to keep the carrier's growth strategy on track, CEO Mesfin Tasew said.
Jun 02, 2025
Batik Air Malaysia is planning a significant boost to Australasian services as a key part of efforts to expand international connecting traffic, the CEO says.
Jun 02, 2025
The CCO of Garuda Indonesia expects the airline to finalize discussions with sovereign wealth fund Danantara which should unlock funding for fleet expansion.
Jun 02, 2025
CEO Campbell Wilson says Air India is making some progress in its extensive fleet retrofit efforts despite chronic delays at seat providers.
Jun 01, 2025
The U.S. has suspended sales of aircraft technologies to China for use by state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer Comac, industry sources say.
Jun 01, 2025
IndiGo is moving to boost its international operation, with a follow-on order for Airbus A350s and a new partnership deal to increase connecting opportunities.
Jun 01, 2025
EgyptAir has signed a deal with lessor AerCap to extend its Boeing 777-300ER leases and is refurbishing cabins on some of its Boeing 737-800s and Airbus A330-200s.
Jun 01, 2025
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark says he is “cautiously optimistic” about Boeing's ability to deliver Emirates' first 777X by late 2026 or early 2027.