Air Transport

Germany-based Eurowings Discover launches its first scheduled flights on July 24 from Frankfurt to Mombasa and Zanzibar. The Lufthansa Group-owned

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that both international and domestic travel demand showed significant momentum in July 2021 compared to June, but demand remained far below pre-pandemic levels.

In the month of August 2021, air passenger traffic reached 46.8% compared to same month in 2019 while capacity was at 54.6%.

Cargo is booming for airlines with IATA latest figures showing growth of more than 8% over even 2019’s results. But are there enough freighters for the emerging markets?

Icelandic start-up Play has selected OEM Services to provide component support for its Airbus A321neo fleet. The airline, which is aiming to fill a

AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of new LEAP-powered A321neo (10564) on lease from Avolon.

SCAT AIRLINES, Kazakhstan leased new 737-9 (60389) from Air Lease Corporation; a second (43389) is expected soon.

AIR ASTANA, Kazakhstan secured US$50m loan from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to develop its infrastructure and operations

EASTERN AIRLINES has agreed to acquire 35 777s as feedstock for conversion to Class-E freighters (STC pending) to launch EASTERN AIR CARGO to serve e

SCOOT, Singapore agreed to lease six GTF-powered A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (10805) was delivered.

EZNIS AIRWAYS, Mongolia leased ex-KLM 737-700 (38127) from Fly Leasing and subleased it to ARIK AIR, Nigeria.

Southwest Airlines’ pilot union has filed a federal lawsuit against the carrier alleging that work rule changes made during the pandemic violated federal labor laws.

US DOT reports fuel cost for US airlines was $1.99/gallon in July vs $1.17 in July 2020; consumption rose 9.6% vs June 2021.

BRISTOW GROUP and ELECTRA.AERO signed MOU for joint development/certification and future purchase of up to 50 of Electra’s hybrid-eSTOL aircraft

SETNA IO, IL acquired ex-Jet Airways 737-800 (36847) from Aviation Capital Group for part out.

Abu Dhabi plans to end quarantine requirements for all vaccinated travelers arriving in the emirate.

Douglas Mathieson to Technical Manager of Azorra, Fort Lauderdale.

AIR WISCONSIN took delivery of its first AEI-converted CRJ200SF (7417; ex-ExpressJet Airlines) for charters and wet-leases.

PLAY, Iceland announced it has signed LOIs with two lessors to add five more A320s (two in 1Q22/three in 1H23) and one A321 (for 1H23) to increase

After some logistical hurdles during the CRAF effort’s first few days moving evacuees to the U.S., federal officials have worked with airlines and airports to improve procedures.

Lessor Griffin Global Asset Management is expanding its commercial aircraft portfolio with five new Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

EMERALD AIRLINES, Ireland received its EASA Part-CAMO certificate from the Irish Aviation Authority.

AEROFLOT lost RUB27.7b in 1H21 (vs RUB58.3b loss in 1H20) on 30.7% higher revenues; traffic increased 19.2%.

EVE URBAN AIR MOBILITY (Embraer) announced it is working with MICROFLITE to lay foundation for UAM operations in Australia starting in 2026.

Armenia’s new national airline will be called Fly Arna, the joint venture (JV) behind the new enterprise announced Sept. 1.