Gulf LCCs Turn In New Earnings Highs

Credit: Rob FinlaysonTwo Gulf LCCs, Air Arabia and Jazeera Airways, have turned in record annual 2019 profits.

Delta Commits $1B To 100% Emissions ‘Mitigation’ Efforts

Credit: Delta Air LinesDelta Air Lines plans to spend $1 billion over the next decade to “mitigate” all emissions from its business, investing in a wide range of initiatives to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions throughout its business.

Airbus Cuts A330 Production, Maintains A350 Rate

Credit: AirbusAirbus plans to cut the A330 production rate and stabilize the A350, in an acknowledgement of weak demand for widebody aircraft.

ICAO Reveals Initial Effects Of COVID-19 Outbreak On Aviation

Credit: Kevin Frayer/Getty ImagesThe COVID-19 outbreak has already led to an estimated $4 to $5 billion reduction in gross operating revenues for airlines across the globe, according to ICAO.

Aegean Takes Three A320neos; Unveils New Livery

Credit: AirbusAegean Airlines entered a new era of growth Feb. 12 with the delivery of three Airbus A320neos, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Lessor AerCap 2019 Net Profits Rise; MAX Impact Still Uncertain

Credit: BoeingIreland-based lessor AerCap, reporting $1.15 billion in net income for 2019, said its prospects are fair for 2020, although the continuing Boeing 737 MAX grounding is having an adverse effect on its figures.

Turkey’s AtlasGlobal Files For Bankruptcy

Credit: Rob FinlaysonTurkish carrier AtlasGlobal Airlines has halted flights after filing for bankruptcy.

Second New U.S. Budget Airline Targets 2020 Launch

Credit: BoeingA new U.S. low-cost airline being launched by a former United Airlines executive has raised $125 million and expects to start service before the end of the year.

Singapore Airlines Posts Strong Q3 Profit, Braces For COVID-19 Impact

Credit: AirbusCrediting its multiyear transformation program, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group posted a 10.9% year-on-year (YOY) profit growth for its fiscal 2019/2020 third quarter (Q3), earning S$315 million ($233.5 million) for the period ending Dec. 31, 2019.

MAX Grounding Creates Cost Headaches For Copa

Credit: BoeingContinuing uncertainty over the return to service of Boeing’s 737 MAX has forced Panama’s Copa Airlines to slash capacity guidance for 2020 and push back its targeted date to deliver a unit cost performance below six cents.

MAX Deliveries Still Months Away, Inventory Clear Out Could Take Years, Consultant Says

Credit: BoeingWith the aerospace manufacturing sector expecting Boeing to restart 737 MAX production as early as next month or April, one widely followed industry consultant said it will take up to two years to clear out the stored inventory of narrowbody aircraft and fuselages.