Air Transport World

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding three new international routes across Oceania with the launch of its first schedule to New Zealand via Cairns, Australia, and a new Papua New Guinea service from mid-December.
Airports & Networks

Luxembourg-based Cargolux pilots, represented by the ALPL and the LCGB unions, said that latest negotiations have shown signs of positive developments.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Lufthansa and German trade union Verdi have signed a collective labor agreement on pay increases for about 30,000 staff from Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa Technik and LSG Sky Chefs.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Citizens of the UK will soon be allowed to join the US Global Entry expedited screening program as the US explores ways to expand the program.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Iceland’s low-cost carrier (LCC) WOW Air is considering a new hub for its long-haul services, citing shortcoming in its existing Keflavik base.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Spring Airlines has announced plans to acquire 45 Airbus A320neos and 15 A321neos to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in a deal valued at $6.3 billion at list prices.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair’s fleet is set to swell from 320 Boeing 737s this year to around 360 in 2016, as the Irish budget carrier begins its aircraft-delivery ramp up.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
People-Dec. 2, 2015
Airlines & Lessors

Malaysia-based low cost carrier AirAsia Berhad plans to launch its latest direct flight between tier-two Chinese city Guangzhou and Langkawi, Malaysia at the end of January 2016.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines has finalized the installation of a Boeing 777 flight simulator manufactured by CAE Inc.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Current U.S. Gulf Coast Kerosene-Type Jet Fuel Spot Price, showing the latest figures for the current week, with comparisons to two weeks prior, one month prior, three months prior, six months prior and the current week during each year of the past decade. Figures are released every two weeks by the US Energy Information Administration.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Nensel
Global air cargo volumes stagnated in October, rising just 0.5% year-over-year (YOY), according to IATA’s Air Freight Market Analysis.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair is taking high court action against Google and Spanish online travel agency eDreams, claiming eDreams is misleading customers into thinking they are booking directly with Ryanair.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing has completed the 787-10’s detailed design, paving the way for assembly to begin on the largest aircraft in the Dreamliner family in 2016.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
News Briefs from the Dec. 2, 2015 issue of MRO Digest
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
Rolls-Royce has announced changes to three approved maintenance center joint ventures, simplifying the structure of two and introducing a more competitive business model.
Maintenance & Training

By Polina Montag-Girmes
The Russian government has transferred the powers for aircraft design, engines, propellers and airfields certification from Moscow-based Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) to other authorities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Malaysia Airlines and Emirates Airline have agreed to a “strategic partnership” that both carriers touted as a major extension of their networks.
Airports & Networks

Members of the US Congress said they have reached a bipartisan agreement on surface transportation legislation that includes a provision to reauthorize the US Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
The next generation of turboprops must be faster and carry more passengers to compete with the latest regional jets, according to a senior Luxair executive.
Aircraft & Propulsion

India’s third busiest airport, Chennai International, has been forced to close and cancel all aircraft movements as a result of severe weather conditions on Dec.1.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
The UK government has revealed that it could sell off its remaining share of UK air navigation service provider (ANSP) National Air Traffic Services (NATS).
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is optimistic his carrier will strike a couple of short-haul feed agreements by next summer, although talks with Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic Airways have now ended.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
FAA has downgraded Thailand’s aviation safety rating, a move widely expected following audits of the Thai regulator by the US agency and ICAO.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Aircraft News-Dec. 1, 2015
Aircraft & Propulsion