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AKASA AIR began daily Mumbai-Jeddah and plans July 20 to begin twice-weekly Ahmedabad-Jeddah (737-8).

Gregory C. Anderson to President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant Travel, Las Vegas; Maurice Gallagher to Executive Chairman.

AIR FRANCE took delivery of new A350-900 (660) on lease from Air Lease Corporation (SPNWS; March 10, 2023).

AIRBUS teamed with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in UK.

Karl Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of GENESIS, was named Chair of Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI); Jennifer Creevy of NAC was named Vice-Chair.

SAUDIA GROUP ordered 50 Lilium Jets and optioned 50; deal includes schedule of deposit and pre-delivery payments, timeline of future deliveries, guarantees on aircraft performance, and provisions on spare parts, maintenance, and repairs.

ALASKA AIR GROUP had $220m net income on $2.9b revenues in 2Q24 vs $240m on $2.8b in 2Q23. It also announced major expansion of first and premium cabins, which includes adding RECARO seats and COLLINS lavs, on >200 737s.

ABX AIR began operating (CMI) 767-300Fs for Amazon under 5-year deal for 10 aircraft, plus options for 10 more.

UNITED AIRLINES had $1.3b net profit on $15b revenues in 2Q24 vs $1.1b on $14.2b in 2Q23; it has $18.2b of available liquidity. It operated its largest schedule in its history, with the highest number of daily departures at nearly 2,700.