Air Transport

Percent Change In Overflights, Week Ending Feb. 14, 2022 vs. March 14, 2022
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By Kurt Hofmann
GebreMariam has been granted an early retirement and is stepping down from leadership of the airline after 11 years in the position, citing health reasons.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
A handful of unions representing tens of thousands of U.S.-based aviation workers called on the U.S. Transportation Department to deny Wizz Air’s request for a foreign air carrier permit over allegations of an “anti-union” corporate culture.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
European OEMs and equipment suppliers are studying various configurations for the use of hydrogen on board, before embarking on hydrogen propulsion and ultra-efficient aircraft programs in the 2027-2029 time frame.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
A material defect affecting PW1100G-JM-series high pressure turbine disks linked to a March 2020 uncontained engine failure may be more widespread than originally believed, prompting the FAA to propose mandating inspections recommended by Pratt & Whitney.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Aircraft operators and manufacturers tend to funnel their investments into two general categories: things that will make them more money than they spend, and things they are required to do because of regulatory mandates.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

TRANSAVIA FRANCE leased ex-SAS 737-800 (39397) from FGL Aircraft Ireland in deal arranged by ALM. It is also expected to lease ex-Norwegian 737-800
Air Transport

Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, took early retirement due to medical issues; a replacement will be named shortly.
Air Transport

LOT POLISH AIRLINES plans May 27 to begin four-times-weekly Warsaw-Baku, Azerbaijan (737-800).
Air Transport

BAMBOO AIRWAYS began twice-weekly Hanoi-London Heathrow (787-9).
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Flexibility and adaptability to volatile market conditions “will continue to be very critical,” the CEO of Aegean Airlines said March 23.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Air Belgium will further expand its fleet over the course of 2022, with increasing emphasis on cargo.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand has confirmed the launch of its longest-ever scheduled route, a direct flight from Auckland to New York.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Latvian flag-carrier airBaltic says it is fielding requests for up to 15 ACMI contracts from all over the world, citing its Airbus A220-300s as the right size aircraft for network rebuilding.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Nigerian airlines Aero Contractors, Air Peace, Arik Air, Azman Air, Max Air and United Nigeria Airlines have joined forces to create the “Spring Alliance.”
Airlines & Lessors