Coronavirus

Opinion: The Decline of Major Aerostructures Suppliers Is Worrisome

By Kevin Michaels Sep 29, 2023

For too long, OEMs assumed that compliant aerostructures suppliers were a given. That era is over, and aerospace stakeholders must plan for a new reality.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

‘Enlightened Mainlines’ Support The Regionals, Analysts Say

By Christine Boynton Sep 26, 2023

The pandemic has thrown out the playbook in terms of typical downturn recovery, analysts say, but one common factor giving some airlines an edge is partnership.

Airlines & Lessors

China’s Slowdown Turns It Into 'Normal Big Market'

By Jens Flottau Sep 26, 2023

China’s decades as aviation’s fastest growth country is over for now, and it will take years for aircraft deliveries to return to previous levels.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Airlines Cash In on Australia’s Surging International Demand

By Adrian Schofield Sep 22, 2023

Australia is a key part of international recovery strategies for many overseas carriers.

Airlines & Lessors

Bizav Operator Sentiment Turns Optimistic, While Growth Stabilizes

By Molly McMillin Sep 18, 2023

The coronavirus pandemic, while bad for individuals, led to a surprising boost to the business aviation industry.

Aircraft & Propulsion

First-Time Entrants To Bizav During Pandemic Are Sticking, Experts Say

By Molly McMillin Sep 14, 2023

First-time buyers, who entered the business aviation industry during the coronavirus pandemic, are staying.

Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Despite Recent Woes, Joyce Leaves Qantas In Strong Condition

By Adrian Schofield Sep 13, 2023

Airline CEO ends tenure early as criticism grows.

Airlines & Lessors

Asia-Pacific Airlines Are Gradually Closing Recovery Gap

By Adrian Schofield Sep 07, 2023

While international capacity is rising, it still has not caught up with other global regions.

Airports & Networks

Daily Memo: The Human Cost Of COVID That Didn’t Need To Be

By Karen Walker Aug 24, 2023

While governments are eager to move on from the pandemic, the wider lessons of the effect of restrictive travel policies need to be broadcast and understood.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

Cathay Pacific Aircraft Orders Put Growth Back On Radar

By Adrian Schofield Aug 24, 2023

A deal for more Airbus A320neos shows Cathay is looking to expand beyond recovery.

Airlines & Lessors

Australian Airlines Reshape Their Fleets With New Deliveries

By Adrian Schofield Aug 04, 2023

Aircraft arriving this year will help accelerate a transition phase for the country’s carriers.

Airlines & Lessors

U.S. Airlines Juggle Capacity, Work To Improve Optimization

By Lori Ranson Aug 03, 2023

Halfway through 2023, U.S. airlines have focused on capacity restoration and surging demand—now many are eying optimization and better efficiency.

Airlines & Lessors

U.S. Airlines Juggle Capacity, Work To Improve Optimization

By Christine Boynton Aug 03, 2023

Halfway through 2023, U.S. airlines have focused on capacity restoration and surging demand—now many are eying optimization and better efficiency.

Airlines & Lessors

Opinion: How Airlines Are Coping With Business Travel Shifts

By Kevin Michaels Jul 27, 2023

Carriers are targeting upgraded products, ancillary revenues, aircraft downgauging and cabin flexibility.

Airlines & Lessors

ACI: Hong Kong Remains Top Cargo Airport As Pandemic Surge Ends

By Aaron Karp Jul 21, 2023

A decline from the big numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic is attributable to geopolitical tensions and other disruptions to global trade and supply chains.

Airports & Networks

Daily Memo: South Korean Startups Emerge From Pandemic On Different Paths

By Adrian Schofield Jul 19, 2023

Air Premia, Aero K and Fly Gangwon were all granted business licenses in March 2019, but nobody could have predicted the crisis that would follow soon after.

Airlines & Lessors

Cathay Pacific Eyes First Half Profit, Plans To Buy Back Government Shares

By Chen Chuanren Jul 14, 2023

Cathay saw a meaningful jump in figures after aligning with the reopening of China in January 2023.

Airlines & Lessors

State Of The Engine MRO Aftermarket In 2023

By James Pozzi Jul 14, 2023

Insights on the latest commercial engine trends in 2023 and how the MRO market’s largest segment is expected to play out in the near term.

Aircraft & Propulsion

China’s MRO Ambitions Remain, But Supply Chains May Shift

By James Pozzi Jul 13, 2023

How China’s complicated relationship with the West could result in a permanent shift away from single-source supply chains.

Supply Chain

ATR And Embraer Defer Turboprop Moves

By Jens Flottau Jul 11, 2023

Remaining regional aircraft OEMs ATR and Embraer continue to wait for fresh, strong demand. If the hesitation is structural, the outlook could stay grim.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

ATR And Embraer Defer Turboprop Moves

By Victoria Moores Jul 11, 2023

Remaining regional aircraft OEMs ATR and Embraer continue to wait for fresh, strong demand. If the hesitation is structural, the outlook could stay grim.

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

European Commission Launches Investigation Into SAS State Aid

By Helen Massy-Beresford Jul 04, 2023

The European Commission has opened a probe into whether a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) recapitalization of Scandinavian Airlines is in line with EU aid rules.

Safety, Ops & Regulation

European Air Connectivity Remains ‘Incomplete And Imbalanced’

By David Casey Jun 27, 2023

Air connectivity in Europe is lagging the recovery of passenger volumes, ACI Europe has warned as airport leaders gather in Barcelona.

Airports & Networks

Daily Memo: Is This The Decade Of The Working Capital Crunch?

By Michael Bruno Jun 23, 2023

One surprise in the post-pandemic era is how financially resilient the commercial aerospace manufacturing industry exited the worst downturn in its history.

Aircraft & Propulsion

Passengers Seen As Key To Combating Illegal Charters

By Bill Carey Jun 23, 2023

Knowledgeable passengers are key to combating illegal charter operations, which spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to FAA safety inspectors.

Safety, Ops & Regulation