China Airlines Takes First A321neo As Narrowbody Fleet Renewal Begins
Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) took delivery of its first of 25 A321neos in Hamburg Nov. 29.
WestJet Wants To Expand Transborder Service With Regional Subsidiary
The routes would be operated by Pacific Coastal Airlines, a scheduled and charter carrier based in British Columbia, under the WestJet Link brand.
Resurgent Flybe Receives First Of Planned Fleet Of 32 Dash 8-400s
UK regional startup Flybe has taken delivery of its first De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400, with a view to operating 32 of the type.
SAS Adapting To New Reality, CEO Wants More Costs Cut
Scandinavian Airlines Group’s President and CEO Anko van der Werff is pushing ahead with further restructuring measures.
EasyJet Cuts Short-Term Capacity Outlook On Omicron Variant Effect
Despite the uncertainties caused by the emergence of omicron, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren said there remains a unique opportunity for easyJet to win customers and take market share from rivals over the winter.
New Zambia Airways To Launch Operations Dec. 1
Ethiopian Airlines has finalized preparations for the launch of Zambia’s new national carrier, Zambia Airways, which is to start operations Dec. 1.
Daily Memo: Response To Omicron Brings Unwelcome Déjà Vu
Short-term blanket travel bans imposed on certain countries are not good news for an aviation industry that is still in recovery mode and had dared to hope that governments would adopt a more data-driven approach in response to emerging variants.
Vietnam Airlines Completes First Direct U.S. Flight, Narrows Losses
The carrier has high hopes for the North American market despite continuing its losses through the third quarter of 2021.
Qatar Airways Seeking Replacement Capacity For Grounded A350s
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has said that ongoing problems with his Airbus A350 fleet are causing a “large dent” in his carrier’s widebody operations.
DLR Receives Do 228 For Use As Electric Propulsion Testbed
The German aerospace center will modify the aircraft by adding a fuel-cell powertrain being developed with MTU Aero Engines.
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