Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Alitalia made its last flight Oct. 14, bringing an end to more than 70 years of operations as successor Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) prepares its launch.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Norwegian startup Flyr has signed a letter of intent with Air Lease Corporation for six Boeing 737-8s, which are set to be delivered directly from Boeing in the first half of 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Universal Hydrogen (UH2) has raised an additional $62 million in funding to take the startup through initial flight testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion conversion for regional turboprops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The Chicago-based carrier is adding five new points to its route map.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
After 18 months, the Indonesian government has reopened its Bali and Riau Islands provinces for foreign tourists on Oct. 14.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

ITA

ITA, Italy plans to replace Alitalia/begin service on October 15 with 52 ex-Alitalia aircraft: seven A330s, 44 A320s and an E-Jet.
Air Transport

ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS plans to begin A320/A380 mixed fleet flying following approval by Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
Air Transport

UNITED AIRLINES plans in Spring 2022 to launch its largest transatlantic expansion in its history, including five new, vogue destinations: Amman
Air Transport

AIR ASTANA plans October 31 to begin twice-weekly Almaty-Phuket, Thailand (A320).
Air Transport

SKYUP AIRLINES, Ukraine leased ex-Air Transat 737-800 (29368) from Aircastle.
Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
The European Union and Ukraine have reached an agreement on a common aviation area after 15 years of negotiations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Wesley Charnock
ULCC Flair Airlines is hoping to open up the U.S. short-break market for Canadian travelers by price stimulation.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines has signed an interline agreement with South Africa’s Airlink.
Air Transport

By David Casey
The ULCC will resume UK domestic service in December after a hiatus of almost a year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is aiming to tap into demand for longer stays outside traditional seasons with the addition of twice-weekly flights to Phuket, Thailand.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
Enhancement is part of a multiyear effort to improve airspace usage, reduce emissions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

AVIANCA leased ex-Viva Air Colombia A320-200 (8960) with CFM56s from GECAS.
Air Transport

AERFIN acquired ex-Titan Airways A318-100 (4039) from Contrail for part out; it has now acquired 20 A320 Family aircraft.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Boeing is developing a series of nacelle improvements for grounded Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered 777s and wants FAA’s blessing to phase them in as they are finalized, instead of delivering a complete, compliant nacelle structure as required by the agency’s certification rules.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Despite recent efforts by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to block the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between JetBlue Airways and American Airlines, JetBlue stresses the two airlines engage in solid competition outside the tie-up.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
When the next European Council meeting of European leaders convenes in Brussels Oct. 21-22, the agenda will include a discussion of the evolution of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Fuel-cell developer and green-hydrogen producer Plug Power has announced partnerships with both Airbus and startup Airflow to bring zero-emission hydrogen propulsion to aviation.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Lori Ranson
Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Icelandair is seeking to secure leasing contracts for two more Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, its COO said, as the airline looks forward to a recovery in demand driven by the relaxation of U.S. border restrictions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
AirBaltic is requiring all of the airline’s staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-November.
Airlines & Lessors