Air Transport

Philip Goh to Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, of IATA.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Kenya Airways is leasing two Embraer E190s to Congo Airways, forming part of a wider-ranging partnership between the two airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

BA CITYFLYER leased ex-China Southern E190 (564) from CDB Aviation.
Air Transport

DAE

DAE announced early retirement of US$488m in senior notes that were not due to be redeemed until October 15, 2021.
Air Transport

IDEAWORKSCOMPANY reports WIZZ AIR (55.9%), SPIRIT AIRLINES (55.8%), VIVA AEROBUS (52.6%) and ALLEGIANT (51.8%) secured more than half of their overall
Air Transport

ATLAS AIR extended agreement with DHL Express to operate 20 widebody freighters, including six 747-8Fs, two 747-400Fs, eight 777-200Fs and four 767
Air Transport

Mike Van de Ven, Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Airlines, was also named President, Tom Nealon is retiring.
Air Transport

BOEING forecasts demand for 43,610 new commercial jets (2,390 RJs/32,660 narrowbodies/7,670 widebodies/890 freighters) worth $7.2 trillion in 2021
Air Transport

BOEING is projecting global dedicated freighter fleet to increase to 3,435 aircraft in 2040 from 2,010 at end of 2019.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Irish LCC Ryanair is investing €50 million ($59 million) in a new training center, as part of an exclusive cadet-pilot partnership with Dublin-based Airline Flight Academy (AFA).
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The UK government plans to set up a new independent panel to review complaints against the decision-making processes of the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
ACMI-to-MRO company Avia Solutions Group (ASG) has entered a strategic partnership with U.S.-based investment specialist Certares Management, which will provide €300 million ($354 million) in structured equity investment.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Ireland’s Cork Airport (ORK) has brought forward a major reconstruction of its sole jet-capable runway, taking advantage of much lower traffic levels during the pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Warwick
A research project to improve the sustainability of airports by eliminating emissions and waste, led by Royal Schiphol Group, has been awarded €25 million ($29.5 million) in funding by the European Commission.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aircraft interiors retrofit spending is set to rise as airlines start to show some signs of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, industry experts said Sept.14 at this year's virtual Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Adrian Schofield
Indian carrier Vistara is promoting Vinod Kannan to become its new CEO, replacing current airline head Leslie Thng.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
India’s Jet Airways is making progress on the many steps required to resume operations and plans to launch scheduled flights in the first quarter of 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing booked 17 widebody orders from unidentified customers among its 53 gross additions in August, including seven for 787-9s, providing a boost during a largely anemic time for long-haul passenger demand.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard, Graham Warwick
Startup Mobius Energy plans to deliver its first electric-propulsion battery module to a customer in October.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Michael Bruno
The U.S. Export-Import Bank has renewed a guarantee supporting aircraft-engine sales while Reta Jo Lewis has been nominated to lead the export credit agency.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The updated Current Market Outlook has not changed much from 2020, signifying that recovery from the historic demand downturn is still gaining steam.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has identified 313 aerospace businesses to be awarded $482.3 million in funding, with Spirit Aerosystems garnering the lion’s share at more than $70 million.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA re-leased 737-800 (34441) from Aviation Capital Group; aircraft had been stored at Victorville, CA.
Air Transport

CARGOJET recertified its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard Accreditation.
Air Transport

AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (3562) with V2500s from AMCK Aviation.
Air Transport