AKASA AIR began daily Mumbai-Jeddah and plans July 20 to begin twice-weekly Ahmedabad-Jeddah (737-8).
US DOT reports US scheduled airlines operated 615,695 flights in April 2024, up 5% from 586,353 in April 2023.
AIR FRANCE took delivery of new A350-900 (660) on lease from Air Lease Corporation (SPNWS; March 10, 2023).
Gregory C. Anderson to President and Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant Travel, Las Vegas; Maurice Gallagher to Executive Chairman.
AIRBUS teamed with London Gatwick, easyJet and Air Products to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in UK.
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.
GE AEROSPACE shipped the first production GE9X to Boeing for 777-9.
