Air Transport World

Malaysia based low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia and its subsidiaries are continuing to reorganize network schedules to make better use of their existing fleets.
Airports & Networks

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russian airlines carried 46,400 passengers in the first half through the regional routes subsidy program in the Volga region.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair will bid for five slot pairs being surrendered by International Airlines Group (IAG) at London Gatwick Airport as part of the conditions for its takeover of Aer Lingus.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Nensel
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer reported bookings for 104 new firm orders in the 2015 second quarter, a twentyfold year-over-year (YOY) upsurge compared to the company’s year-ago quarter total of five new orders.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Airbus is looking at new ways of detecting improperly latched engine cowling doors after the latest in a series of incidents resulting in the loss of the doors in flight.
Maintenance & Training

This table shows the 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 Polina Montag-Girmes
Russia’s Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) is considering taking a 74% stake in Red Wings Airlines, IFC CEO Alexander Roubtsov confirmed, adding the lessor will make a final decision at a board meeting at the end of July.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
African budget carrier fastjet has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed lessor for its fifth Airbus A319 and is preparing to take delivery of its fourth aircraft, which will be used to launch startup carrier fastjet Zimbabwe.
Airlines & Lessors

Delta Air Lines’ order for 40 new Boeing 737-900ERs and 20 used Embraer E-190s has been shelved owing to the carrier’s pilots rejecting a tentative agreement on a new labor contract.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
News Briefs from the July 15, 2015 issue of MRO Digest
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
SR Technics and AerFin have signed an MOU to manage and market a joint solution, to be branded Beyond.Fleet.Services.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
AAR’s fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 sales were $415.8 million, with net income of $15.1 million or $0.36 per share.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
GA Innovation China (GAIC), a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air China, has announced the import and delivery of the first-ever aircraft from overseas for teardown and parts redistribution in mainland China.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) has secured new contracts worth S$920 million ($676 million) in the second quarter, which involve projects ranging from airframe, component and engine maintenance, to engine wash and pilot training.
Maintenance & Training

By Henry Canaday
Indian MRO Air Works has formed a strategic partnership with Acumen Aviation Europe through a minority investment.
Maintenance & Training

Delta Air Lines reported a second-quarter net profit of $1.49 billion, up 85% over net income of $801 million in the 2014 June quarter, as it kept costs in check in a disappointing revenue environment.
Airlines & Lessors

The latest airport passenger traffic and aircraft movements for 143 airports worldwide - current through May 2015 - presented in monthly and year-to-date figures.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Aircraft News-July 14, 2015
Aircraft & Propulsion

Chinese carriers have accelerated capacity growth after introducing 158 aircraft in the first half to meet market demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has halted the voting on a key labor agreement due to possible tampering with the voting process.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
The European Commission (EC) has approved International Airlines Group’s (IAG) acquisition of Aer Lingus, subject to the carriers surrendering five slot pairs at London Gatwick Airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The FAA is auditing Thailand’s aviation oversight this week to determine if the country’s safety rating should be downgraded after ICAO found significant safety concerns during an audit early this year, particularly with the airline certification process.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
[UPDATED] The Airbus A350 XWB has kicked off the US leg of its tour of the Americas in Atlanta, Georgia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Spirit Airlines said it took a $20 million hit in the second quarter owing to “adverse weather.”
Airlines & Lessors

US independent regional carrier Cape Air has signed an agreement with Aerosim Training.
Safety, Ops & Regulation