Long-time US FAA executive John Duncan will assume the role of deputy associate administrator of Aviation Safety (AVS) on a permanent basis, following six months that saw several agency officials serve in the position on an acting basis.

China Southern Airlines and the UK’s British Airways are reportedly discussing a joint venture to enhance flight connectivity between the two countries.

Russia’s Ural Airlines performed 6,098 flights in June to carry FIFA 2018 World Cup visitors, up 450 flights year-over-year (YOY), the carrier said.

Air France-KLM, China Southern Airlines and XiamenAir said they were streamlining their two existing agreements into a single joint venture carrying some 1.25 million passengers per year between Europe and China.

Macquarie AirFinance Group placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A320neos, its first order for the latest A320 generation.