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AIR CANADA completed sale/leaseback transactions for nine 737 MAX 8s with Jackson Square Aviation (3) and Avolon Aerospace (6) for total proceeds of

The reopening of South Africa’s borders after a lengthy lockdown triggered by the spread of COVID-19 has seen regional carrier Airlink restarting international services.

A4A reports breakeven load factor for US airlines was 197% in 2Q20 vs 72% in 2Q19 and 85% in 1Q20; it is unlikely to see return to 2019 pax volumes

AZUL reports its liquidity position increased to R$2.3b at end September vs R$2.25b at end of June; it now expects to burn R$2.5m cash per day in 4Q20

NORWAY is expected to get new airline in mid-2021 to compete with Norwegian Air Shuttle; airline is being launched by Norwegian aviation executives

Icelandair plans to sell three of its fleet of Boeing 757-200s to a U.S.-based aviation investment fund for conversion into freighters. The Icelandic

The COVID-19-related air travel downturn is likely to lead to a short-term decline in shop visits for the V2500, but demand will recover.

Why it is essential to pay attention to the changing market statistics these days.

If these come true, we will have a much different jetliner supply chain architecture by the mid-2020s.

For the second time this year, the European Commission (EC) has approved government financial assistance to Romanian state-owned airline TAROM.

Airbus’ aggressive schedule for hydrogen-powered aircraft highlights the potential but draws a cautious response from industry.

Ron Draper joined Textron in 1999 and has held a variety of leadership positions. He became president and CEO of Textron Aviation in 2018.

Although the business aviation industry has suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many reasons for optimism, Ed Bolen, National Business Aviation Association president and CEO, says.

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to quickly approve a standalone bill to extend the U.S. federal government’s CARES Act Payroll Support Program (PSP) until March 2021.

After 9/11, travelers gradually became accustomed to heightened airport security protocols—now as much a part of the flying experience as long lines and bustling terminals.

AIRASIA X unveiled restructuring plan to acquire new equity to restart operations and avoid liquidation; plans includes reducing/deferring debt

HONEYWELL forecasts delivery of 7,300 business jets worth $235b in 2021-2030 (vs 7,600 worth $248b in 2019 forecast); it projects 2021 deliveries to

BOEING projects 20-year global commercial aviation services market of $9,040b (40.2% in Asia-Pacific), down 10% from 2019 forecast, plus global demand

BOEING forecasts 4% annual pax traffic growth over next 20 years, driving demand for 43,110 commercial jets (2,430 RJs; 32,270 narrowbodies; 7,480

Austrian Airlines has cut its capacity for the coming winter schedule to just 30% of 2019 levels as COVID-19 cases in Europe rise while the Lufthansa subsidiary’s liquidity contracts.

Business aircraft manufacturers worldwide are projected to deliver 7,404 new business jets and 2,590 new turboprops over 10 years from 2021 to 2030, valued at a total of $236.5 billion at list prices, with demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul services expected to total $102 billion, according to a new forecast by the Aviation Week Network’s 2021 Business Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast.

Ask the Editors: Airbus is committed to the A330neo for a few reasons, despite slow orders. The larger A350 serves a different market.

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Anticipated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic—including a smaller global fleet, near-term retirements of older aircraft and expected cost-cutting by airlines over the next several years—have led Boeing to cut 10%, or about $100 billion, out of its 20-year forecast for commercial aviation services spending.

The FAA has extended slot rule waivers at three congested U.S. east coast airports through the end of March, in an effort to relieve airlines hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.