Air Transport

ICELANDAIR took delivery of new 737-8 (60009) on lease from DAE Capital.
Air Transport

BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Scoot A320-200 (4457) with V2500s from Aergo Capital.
Air Transport

RAYA AIRWAYS agreed to lease two A320P2Fs and two A321P2Fs from ST Engineering; first delivery is planned 4Q22.
Air Transport

ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS upsized its existing debt facility with Goldman Sachs to $200m. It is currently undergoing project to convert up to 40 737-800s
Air Transport

AVOLON executed 54 lease transactions in 2Q22 vs 48 in 2Q21, signed LOIs for 13 SLBs and placement of 31 new aircraft and sold two aircraft. It ended
Air Transport

IATA reports year-over-year global pax traffic was up 83.1% in May on 52.8% higher capacity; cargo fell 8.3%.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aerospace

By Guy Norris
Certification of the final element of a series of fixes to correct long-running corrosion and fatigue issues on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for the Boeing 787 has been delayed into 2023.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Issues with repairs prompted by a 2021 airworthiness directive have led to a follow-on inspection order.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Although the aviation industry views carbon offsetting as a stop-gap measure to meet its target of net zero emissions by 2050, those mechanisms will remain firmly in place for the foreseeable future.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stepped down after a series of scandals prompted nearly 50 ministers to resign in just two days.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Thierry Dubois
Safran is considering the divestiture of its aircraft interior businesses—no longer considered core activities—according to implicit comments by CEO Olivier Andries.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Asia-Pacific airports are “working in the right direction,” learning lessons from Europe to upgrade infrastructure and bulk up staffing to tackle the imminent surge in passengers, aviation industry IT provider SITA says.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia-based cargo operator Raya Airways is leasing two Airbus A321 and two A320 P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft from ST Engineering’s aircraft leasing company to bolster its air freight capacity and meet strong cargo demand.
MRO

By Tony Osborne
“China poses a far more complex and pervasive threat to businesses than even most sophisticated company leaders realize,” FBI Director Chris Wray said.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Middle Eastern carriers are gearing up for an increase of services to Australia as the Australian authorities have lifted all COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Air Transport

Oman Air is enabling more opportunities for Omanis from varied academic backgrounds, providing more leadership and specialised aerospace positions.
Maintenance & Training

SITA has signed a $400m inaugural sustainability-linked revolving credit facility over a minimum three-year term.
Emerging Technologies

Emirates said it expects a busy summer and is set to operate as scheduled over the peak travel season.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The Hong Kong government has announced the removal of a flight-suspension measure that had been a source of frustration for overseas and local airlines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Air China carried out a Boeing 737-8 test flight on the morning of July 7, signaling that the aircraft has undergone certain modifications.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
The aircraft-maker, confident the 737-10 will be greenlighted for service without flight-crew alerting system, may end program if mandate is applied.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By James Pozzi
What the future has in store for the Trent XWB engine aftermarket.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau, Tony Osborne
Aviation Week editors talk with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury about all things commercial and defense, but his focus is on sustainability.
Farnborough Airshow

By Jens Flottau
Three major Chinese airlines commit to a combined 292 Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Farnborough Airshow