Air Transport World

By Linda Blachly
Airline Routes-June 16, 2017
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
French aerospace firm Safran said its shareholders have approved resolutions to advance the acquisition of seating and cabin interior manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace.
Interiors & Connectivity

US President Donald Trump moved to roll back some of his predecessor’s policy of reopening relations with Cuba, but Trump will keep the air services pact in place that allows commercial flights between the two countries.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Low-cost carrier (LCC) Norwegian is talking to the UK’s easyJet and Ireland’s Ryanair about linking up its low-cost long-haul flights and their low-cost short-haul flights in a feeder arrangement.
Airports & Networks

Latvian carrier airBaltic has received its fifth Bombardier CS300, after becoming the launch customer for the larger CSeries variant in late 2016.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Dubai-based low-cost carrier (LCC) flydubai plans to increase its presence in Africa to 12 destinations, following a 3.5% boost in passengers traveling between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Africa in 2016 compared to 2015.
Airports & Networks

Italian flag carrier Alitalia has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the US, in an effort to keep its leased terminal gates at New York JFK.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat said there is a high level of interest in its new GX Aviation and European Aviation Network (EAN) connectivity solutions for passenger aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

Sponsored by Bombardier
With easy accessibility, streamlined security clearance and a short check-in, London City Airport (LCY) is a favorite with frequent fliers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
When the gates at Le Bourget open for next week's Paris Air Show, Rolls-Royce will be bolting together the fan casing and core of its Advance 3 demonstrator engine as it continues to move toward its next generation of engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
French technology provider Thales Group, which has invested €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in key digital technologies over the past three years, has launched a high-tech Digital Factory as the company accelerates its digital transformation across all areas of advanced technology, enabling customers to make the right decisions in real time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Southwest Airlines expects to handle 750,000 annual passengers at a new international concourse at Florida's Fort Lauderdale airport after its November schedule begins.
Airports & Networks

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be trialing computed tomography (CT) scanning technology this month at two airport checkpoint lanes, one in Phoenix and another in Boston.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Aircraft News-June 15, 2017
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
An upbeat and energized United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz told a New York audience Thursday that his company’s mission was to become the best airline in the world.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has confirmed it is among the parties that have expressed an interest in troubled Italian flag carrier Alitalia, which is separately facing strike disruption June 17.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Berlin-based Germania plans to base a third Boeing 737-700 at Dresden Airport by summer 2018 and will add new 14 destinations to its flight program.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
Startup supersonic airliner developer Boom Technology has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for the XB-1 “Baby Boom” demonstrator.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
United Airlines has expanded the roles for three members of its executive leadership team as the Chicago-based company continues to elevate customer experience and to address operational performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Polina Montag-Girmes
SuperJet International (SJI), which provides MRO for SSJ100 customers, has received an extension of Part 145 maintenance capabilities for up to a two-year check.
Maintenance & Training

By Victoria Moores
On June 14, 2017, UK low-cost carrier easyJet took its first Airbus A320neo, becoming the 25th A320neo operator. Here is an exclusive look at the
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
ATW European Bureau Chief Victoria Moores speaks with EasyJet CEO Carolyn McCall on the UK low-cost carrier's first Airbus A320neo delivery June 14, 2017.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Sponsored by Rolls Royce
As the leader in service innovation, our goal is to deliver the best services in the industry. Services that support our vision of every Rolls-Royce powered aircraft departing and landing on time, every time, and doing so as efficiently as possible.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has received its first Airbus A320neo June 14, 2017, kicking off deliveries from an order for 130 of the re-engined twinjets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Three airlines have joined the 16 carriers that make up the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) and the 19 carriers together have rebranded the Brussels-based association as Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE).
Safety, Ops & Regulation