Air Transport

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%
Air Transport

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

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

By Kurt Hofmann
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.
Airports & Networks

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Qanot Sharq, the first private passenger airline in Uzbekistan, is quickly growing its network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
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.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Kurt Hofmann
Pakistan-based LCC airblue has received its first of two Airbus A321neo, becoming the first operator of an Airbus neo aircraft in the country.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The recruitment drive comes after BA said that it is finally seeing a demand for travel return.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The Australian state of New South Wales plans to remove quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated residents returning home, prompting Qantas to
Airlines & Lessors

Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.
Air Transport

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

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

By Sean Broderick
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rebuilt its State of Design capabilities after delegating the task to EASA almost two decades ago.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Tata Group won the bidding contest, but now faces many challenges in operating its new acquisition as a viable business.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
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.
Airlines & Lessors

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