Air Transport World

FedEx has entered into an agreement with United Airlines to buy up to 30 of the passenger airline’s Boeing 757-200s for conversion to freighters.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The UK government has published its Aviation Policy Framework document, which is intended as a set of guidelines for the nation’s air transport industry.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
TNT Express will cut 4,000 positions over the next three years under its new go-it-alone strategy after European regulators blocked its plans to merge with United Parcel Service (UPS).
Airlines & Lessors

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold the first of two Boeing 787-related public events April 11-12, focusing generally on lithium ion batteries in transportation.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Air France-KLM has confirmed that its management veterans—group chairman and CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta and vice-chairman and deputy CEO Leo van Wijk—will step down July 1.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Bombardier Aerospace has completed the first full powering-on of the main electrical distribution system on the first CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV1).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Baltic flag-carrier Estonian Air widened its deficit in 2012, with net losses reaching €49.2 million ($63.8 million), widened from a €17.3 million net loss in 2011.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Irish aircraft lessor FLY Leasing has sold six Boeing 717-200s and plans to channel the proceeds into new aircraft acquisitions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Piedmont Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have ratified the tentative agreement reached with the company in early February.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Airline Routes
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
Boeing conducted a functional check flight Monday on Line number 86, a Boeing-owned production aircraft built for LOT Polish Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Selected Active Aircraft Types by Region Aircraft Type North America Total AEROSPATIALE 85 ATR 42 52 ATR 72 33 AIRBUS 1144 Airbus A300 123 Airbus A310
Airlines & Lessors

Selected Active Aircraft Types by Region Aircraft Type Middle East Total
Airlines & Lessors

Selected Active Aircraft Types by Region Aircraft Type Europe Total AEROSPATIALE 252 ATR 42 90 ATR 72 162 AIRBUS 2252 Airbus A300 46 Airbus A310 27
Airlines & Lessors

Selected Active Aircraft Types by Region Central America and Caribbean
Airlines & Lessors

AerData's Active Aircraft by Region including Aerospatiale, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer
Airlines & Lessors

Briefs from the March 25, 2013 issue of ATW's Skypaths

Boeing was out of bounds when it provided conclusions about the Japan Airlines 787 fire during a recent press briefing in Tokyo, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has charged.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The Indian government on Thursday eased control over aircraft imports by airlines and other operators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Oman Air is increasing its freight capacity through a new joint venture with cargo specialist DHL.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Nigeria’s CAA has given Dana Air permission to resume flights after temporarily suspending its license, although domestic carrier Aero Contractors remains grounded.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Ethiopian Airlines plans to add three new Asian destinations to its network from June 18: Ho Chi Minh City, Manila and Seoul.
Airports & Networks

Korean Air is expected to acquire 44% in SkyTeam partner CSA Czech Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Air France CEO Alexandre de Juniac is tipped to take over the top spot at Air France-KLM this summer, succeeding veteran CEO Jean-Cyril Spinetta.
Airlines & Lessors