Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 5, 2023

An aviation accident report is supposed to answer more questions than it raises, fostering lessons learned that often apply far beyond the specific chain of events at the center of the probe.

Lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is reporting that it acquired 94 aircraft, sold 33 aircraft and signed 143 lease transactions in 2022.

This year’s Paris Air Show will be a busy one thanks to a high level of bookings for exhibition space, according to show organizer GIFAS, the French aerospace industry’s lobbying association.

Hawaiian Airlines has added another two aircraft to its Boeing 787-9 order and has also revealed a revised delivery timetable for the 787s.

Air China has completed the takeover of Shandong Airlines’ parent company Shandong Aviation Group Corporation. 

Cathay Pacific is planning to dramatically increase its flights between Hong Kong and mainland China following the relaxation of restrictions in the cross-border market.

Commercial operations have commenced at New Goa Airport (GOX), India’s newest greenfield airport which is spread across 2,132 acres and will initially be capable of serving 4.4 million passengers per year.

Ryanair said it would report a higher than expected full-year profit after tax following the release of pent-up travel demand over the winter holiday season.