Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
LG Chem, South Korea’s largest chemical company, plans to build the country’s first plant producing biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel from vegetable oils.
Aircraft & Propulsion

ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM took delivery of 737-800BCF (35546; ex-Ryanair) for FEDEX operations; BOEING SHANGHAI converted.
Air Transport

BLUE AIR, Romania took delivery of 737-8 (43326) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
Air Transport

WINDROSE AIRLINES, Ukraine leased ex-TransAsia ATR 72-600 (1251) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
Air Transport

ROYAL AERO acquired six 737-700s (30458/30459/30460/30461/30462/30497) from Copa Airlines for part out.
Air Transport

JETONE X agreed to lease two 747-400Fs (30760/30761) from China Airlines in a transaction arranged by SK&Y Associates.
Air Transport

GRIFFIN GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (backed by Bain Capital Credit) ordered five 737-8s for its leasing portfolio.
Air Transport

By Joe Anselmo, Jens Flottau
Will surging COVID infections push back a recovery in aviation? Listen in to find out.
Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
Instead Milan's second airport Linate could be ITA’s second-largest base after Rome Fiumicino (FCO).
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has lifted the ban on the Boeing 737 MAX with immediate effect, ending a 30-month-long suspension of the type.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia has operationalized the new air traffic control center in its capital Kuala Lumpur as the country prepares for future growth.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Saudia reinstated normal seat capacity for domestic flights as of Sept. 1 after Saudi Arabia relaxed measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Bahrain-based Chisholm Enterprises, a provider of tailored aviation and business solutions, has received a Passenger-to-FlexCombi from PEMCO Conversions.
Air Transport

The oneworld Alliance has outlined its path to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, reiterating its commitment to sustainability across the alliance’s 14 member airlines.
Air Transport

The ‘big three’ Gulf carriers are taking a huge financial hit because of the pandemic, but their geographic advantage offers good recovery prospects. Mark Pilling reports.
Air Transport

Captain Abdelhadi Mansur, general manager of Benghazi-based Berniq Airways, talks to Martin Rivers about his plans for the Libyan start-up.
Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
Wizz Air has transferred six Abu Dhabi (AUH) routes operated by its Hungarian AOC to neighboring Dubai where COVID-19 entry rules are looser.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Turboprop manufacturer ATR is studying “meaningful” changes to its existing aircraft platform and suggested an announcement on new developments could come in early 2022.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Despite supply chain slowdowns, the UltraFan demonstrator comes together as supporting tests continue.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Describing it as a “once-in-a-generation investment in combating the climate crisis,” a coalition of almost 70 organizations has urged the U.S. Congress to make a proposed tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refundable and long term.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
United Airlines’ July order to replace more than 200 50-seat regional jets with Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft cast a spotlight on the trend of airlines upgauging to larger single-aisle aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Eastern Airlines will launch a dedicated freighter business with a fleet of Boeing 777s modified using the company’s internally developed cargo conversion program tailored for volume-driven express operators.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The Namibian government has paid $109.5 million to the lessor of two Airbus A330-200s following the collapse of its national carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

SAS

SAS lost SEK1.35b in third quarter ended July 31 vs SEK2.37b loss a year ago; capacity increased by 94% vs previous quarter.
Air Transport

GOSHAWK, Ireland completed US private placement of $202.5m of unsecured notes; Citi acted as lead agent.
Air Transport