Aviation Daily

By Bradley Perrett
A long-proposed regional airline in northern China is scheduled to begin operations next year with Comac ARJ21s instead of the Bombardier CRJ900s originally planned.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
An IATA survey has revealed that around 75% of aviation human resources (HR) professionals see growing demand for cabin crew, ground operations and customer service staff over the next two years.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adjusted its flight schedule for the six months starting Oct. 1, which should allow it to operate without additional disruptions due to Boeing 787 engine checks.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair has started selling Air Malta flights through its own website, part of the “Always Getting Better” (AGB) drive to improve the passenger experience, including website improvements, flight partnerships with other airlines and connecting flights.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Spirit Airlines wants to wrap up its evaluation of a new aircraft type and announce its decision in six months.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
ICAO is holding discussions with North Korean authorities with the aim of scheduling an aviation safety oversight audit of the country.
Air Transport

By Karen Walker
Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to substantially increase the seat density of the Boeing 787-8s that are assigned to its newly announced LCC unit and is eyeing markets in the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Air Transport

By Mark Nensel
Edmonton, Canada-based independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) Flair Airlines stepped up its competition with the LCC subsidiaries of Canadian major airlines Aug. 20 by announcing 11 new nonstop transborder U.S. flights for the upcoming winter season.
Air Transport

By Karen Walker
Attempts by some U.S. lawmakers to add language to the FAA reauthorization bill that would change labor rules affecting foreign airlines operating to the U.S. within Open Skies agreements are raising concerns among the White House administration, U.S. airlines and the European Commission (EC).
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Spirit Airlines plans to mix both new destinations and additional frequencies to support its double-digit growth, which CEO Bob Fornaro said will be 13-15% annually for the next few years, and the airline will add more aircraft before long.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
South African regional carrier SA Express will begin a staged return to services on Aug. 23, three months after the country’s aviation regulator barred it from flying.
Air Transport

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) reportedly reached an agreement with the National Trade Union of Moroccan Pilots (AMPL) Aug. 14, ending a four-week dispute that caused 150 flight delays and cancellations during the peak holiday season.
Air Transport

By Karen Walker
Fast-growing Denver International Airport (DEN) has embarked on a $3.5 billion five-year capital improvement plan that will include the addition of 39 more gates and expand parking, security and passenger facilities by 2021.
Air Transport

By Polina Montag-Girmes
The decision to merge Russia´s Rostec and United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has already been made, Interfax news agency reported, quoting Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
Air Transport

Lufthansa Cargo will begin marketing the cargo capacities of Lufthansa Group subsidiary Brussels Airlines from Sept. 1, joining Lufthansa (mainline), Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Sun Express.
Air Transport

The Aug. 10 crash of a stolen Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 turboprop at Seattle’s SeaTac airport is drawing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers about aviation security and airport employee screening.
Air Transport

By Mark Nensel
Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways have agreed to a codeshare partnership in which Delta’s code will be placed on certain flights to and from the Kenyan national flag-carrier’s hub at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport has been granted a building permit for a new pier, which will ultimately be integrated into Terminal 3 (T3).
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
FAA has released draft guidance on how aircraft manufacturers can comply with new certification requirements that factor aerodynamic loads produced by rudder reversals into design standards.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Improved inbound tourism to Thailand was a significant factor behind Bangkok Airways’ improved financial figures for the first half of 2018, the company said.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Charter and wet-lease specialist Small Planet Airlines Poland has promoted Bartosz Czajka to the role of CEO and board member, after former CEO Jarosław Jeschke stepped down earlier this year for health reasons.
Air Transport

Southwest Airlines updated its policies governing passengers traveling with service and support animals.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines has submitted an expression of interest in the project to create a new Nigerian flag carrier, Nigeria Air.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
South Korea’s aviation regulator has decided it will not revoke the license of Jin Air because of violations of citizenship rules, but some restrictions will still be applied to the carrier.
Air Transport