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A shortage of spare parts for foreign-made passenger aircraft is forcing Russian carriers to seek alternatives inside the country.

IPS Airways will be a “virtual airline” handling ticket and admin functions; flights will be performed by Germany’s Universal Sky Carrier using Airbus A340-600s

This week’s personnel movements include changes at Spirit AeroSystems and Spirit Airlines—as well as at LCCs in Canada and Oman and a top cargo industry lessor.

IATA has previously been critical of Nigeria for blocking airline funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities.

El Al Israel Airlines has had to change its entire strategy since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023.

The LCC has deferred deliveries of 120 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft to start in 2025 in hopes that the new engine technology on the aircraft will mature.

If Aeroflot Group cancels orders for SJ-100s and Tu-214s, state manufacturer UAC will have to urgently seek new customers for these types.

The total area will span 110,000 m² (1.2 million ft.²) with three hangars and supporting buildings; the largest hangar will accommodate nine widebody aircraft.

Delta Air Lines is seeking to launch a beyond-perimeter route between Reagan Washington National Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines say their agreement could also provide for potential “joint procurement” of SAF.

The Hungarian state and Vinci Airports have agreed a deal to buy Budapest Airport.

The Brazilian airline industry faces $200 million in annual litigation costs due to a surge in lawsuits, according to IATA’s Peter Cerda.

International flights are back! This week’s #FlightFriday looks at how, finally, international commercial flights have surpassed to 2019 levels.

The EU incentive allows airlines to reclaim up to 100% of the price difference between kerosene and SAF.

Airbus delivered 53 aircraft to 34 customers in May 2024, including 41 A320neo family aircraft.

The global average jet fuel price last week was unchanged from the previous week, remaining at $99.85/bbl.

The MRO facility will be able to handle up to six widebody aircraft by the second half of 2026.

Thales is developing a suite of advanced tools, including eye-tracking devices, to support evidence-based training for commercial pilots.

Compared to the reference Jet A-1, measurements with 100% SAF showed lower emissions of soot particles and a 56% lower number of ice crystals in contrails.

New engine utilization figures confirm that the use of twin-aisle aircraft—for the most part—has finally returned to 2019 pre-pandemic levels.

The tests of an advanced compressor rig design will mark the completion of two related propulsion technology efforts aimed at next-generation geared turbofans.

Ethiopian Airlines says the situation with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s has become one of its biggest challenges, while Gulf Air says it is holding back its growth.

HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao sees strong demand continuing despite a more competitive pricing environment.

HK Express is planning significant growth of its Airbus narrowbody fleet to support its network expansion goals in mainland China and elsewhere.

Oman Air has been loss-making for many years.