Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 6
Qatar’s Hamad Passenger Numbers Climb Despite Regional Dispute
Credit: Hamad International AirportQatar’s Hamad International Airport handled a record 38.8 million passengers in 2019, up 12.4% on 2018 and the highest number since the airport opened its doors in 2014.
Eurocontrol Moves To Actual Route Flown For Determining Charges
Credit: Fabrice Coffrini / Getty ImagesEurocontrol, the organization in charge of air traffic management (ATM) in Europe, is now using the actual route flown, as opposed to the last filed flight plan, to calculate route charges.
SmartSky Secures Additional Investment For Connectivity Network
Credit: JSXAir-to-ground network developer SmartSky Networks said Jan. 6 that it has received $25 million in additional funding from investment manager BlackRock after deploying its ground system nationwide.
Jazeera Airways Increases Fare Segmentation
Credit: Joe PriesKuwait’s Jazeera Airways has taken a further step in its move away from a hybrid carrier to a pure LCC with the announcement of changes to its fare structure.
Lessor Avolon Trumpets Investment Grade Status
Credit: AirbusReaching investment grade status was nominated by aircraft lessor Avolon as its highlight for 2019, as it published operational details for the year.
Bloomberg: MAX-Related Payments Higher Than Projected
Credit: BoeingThe deal between Turkish Airlines and Boeing suggest that customer compensation-related costs related to the MAX grounding are trending significantly higher than initial estimates, Bloomberg analysts said.
JetBlue Aims To Become First Carbon-Neutral Carrier In The U.S.
Credit: Rob FinlaysonJetBlue Airways has become the latest U.S. airline to make a significant commitment toward shrinking its environmental footprint.
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