Air Transport

Airline executives still fretting over the pace of travel recovery in many markets now face another potentially significant short-term headache: rising fuel prices.

With cargo demand projected to exceed 2019 levels both in 2021 and 2022, it’s not surprising that passenger airlines will continue to lean on their cargo operations to supplement their revenue for the foreseeable future.

Eurocontrol said a recovery to 2019 levels of passenger and cargo flights in Europe could come as early as 2023.

Etihad Airways has raised $1.2 billion in the first sustainability-linked loan (SLL) tied to environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets in global aviation.

A U.S. federal grand jury has indicted former Boeing 737 MAX chief technical pilot Mark Forkner, alleging he intentionally withheld crucial information about flight control software changes from FAA officials during the model’s certification, helping set the stage for two fatal accidents linked to the software.

Vaccinated air travelers from 33 foreign countries will be allowed to enter the U.S. beginning Nov. 8, according to a White House official.

Nicholas Cadbury to Chief Financial Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG).

BOC AVIATION signed 27 lease commitments in 3Q21 vs 13 in 3Q20, and now has owned/managed/committed fleet of 533 aircraft (383 owned with 99%

TUI TRAVEL sold new 737-8 (44653) to Aviation Capital Group and leased it back for operation by TUI AIRLINES BELGIUM.

SPIRIT AIRLINES agreed to 20 A320neos from SMBC Aviation Capital; 14 are to be acquired via sale/leaseback for delivery in November 2021-September

Spanish carrier Volotea has launched subsidized air services from mainland Italy to Sardinia after winning a tender to pick up routes previously operated by Alitalia.

Qanot Sharq, the first private passenger airline in Uzbekistan, is quickly growing its network.

Under the arrangement Aegean will co-manage the airline and send three of its aircraft to support the leisure carrier for the summer 2022 season.

The plan will see prospective ST Engineering aircraft technicians undergo an accelerated three-year on-the-job training dedicated to UPS aircraft works.

Pakistan-based LCC airblue has received its first of two Airbus A321neo, becoming the first operator of an Airbus neo aircraft in the country.

After launching its first transatlantic service to London Heathrow in August, JetBlue Airways is taking steps to build brand awareness to bolster point of sales in the UK.

The recruitment drive comes after BA said that it is finally seeing a demand for travel return.

The Australian state of New South Wales plans to remove quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated residents returning home, prompting Qantas to

Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.

DHL AIR UK leased IAI-converted 767-300ERF (29606; ex-American) from Cargo Aircraft Management.

AIR CHARTER EXPRESS (Freight Runners Express) acquired ex-Eastern Saab 2000 (008) from Jetstream Aviation Capital.

Titanium parts made for Boeing 787s by a sub-tier vendor and supplied via Leonardo do not conform to Boeing’s design specifications and must be re-worked.

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rebuilt its State of Design capabilities after delegating the task to EASA almost two decades ago.

Tata Group won the bidding contest, but now faces many challenges in operating its new acquisition as a viable business.

U.S. startup Breeze Airways sees a long-term place for Embraer E190-series regional jets in its network even with larger, more efficient Airbus A220s on the way, as the carrier focuses on filling domestic and international niches that align with its strategy.