Air Transport

AEROFLOT took delivery of fifth A320neo (10525) with LEAPs on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital, completing deal for five.
Air Transport

AVIANCA returned its last two A321neos (7770/7847) to SMBC Aviation Capital; aircraft had been in storage at Bogota.
Air Transport

ITA

ITA, Italy secured AOC in preparation for startup on October 15 with 52 ex-Alitalia aircraft (seven A330s; 44 A320s; E-Jet).
Air Transport

ALTA added Wingo, Colombia (six 737-800s) as a full member airline.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
A team of six Japanese companies including All Nippon Airways (ANA) plan to demonstrate the capture and recycle of carbon dioxide (CO2) into sustainable available fuel (SAF) using renewable energy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

COPA had $28.1m net profit in 2Q21 (vs $50.9m profit in 2Q19) on 52.8% lower revenues vs 2Q19, and ended quarter with 81 aircraft after agreeing to
Air Transport

AVATION announced it has sold A220-300 (55034; leased to AIRBALTIC) to unidentified buyer at price that realizes a gain.
Air Transport

DAT

DAT (formerly Danish Air Transport), Denmark leased ex-SAS ATR 72-600 (1131) from Nordic Aviation Capital.
Air Transport

KARGO XPRESS, Malaysia agreed to lease two 737-800BCFs (34267/34966; ex-GOL) from GECAS for Oct 2021/Jan 2022.
Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
The action has been taken in response to national entry restrictions worldwide as destination countries are increasingly insisting on proof of vaccination for air crews as well as passengers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Costain will assess the conditions required for storing hydrogen and the impact of its use on aircraft turnaround times at airports.
Emerging Technologies

Manchester City has teamed up with long-standing partner, Etihad Airways in the international transportation of two player statues from across the world to Manchester.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Cargo has been awarded by Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) for achieving the highest export tonnage (2850 tonnes) out of the country for 2020.
Air Transport

Republic of Congo's Africa Airlines commenced services on Saturday, August 21.
Air Transport

By David Casey
Ryanair is ending operations at both of Belfast’s airports, blaming the UK government’s “refusal to suspend or reduce” air passenger duty and a “lack of COVID recovery incentives” at each airport.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has postponed the launch of five international routes and reduced frequencies as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to suppress passenger demand.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is evaluating the addition of freighters to its fleet as its makeshift Boeing 767-300ER freighter returns to passenger operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Etihad will carry out two conversion lines for the 777-300ER in Abu Dhabi.
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Heico Corp.’s commercial aviation-focused Flight Support Group (FSG) has posted its fourth straight quarter of revenue growth, adding another data point that suggests increased flying is translating into a broader aftermarket recovery.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin
The FAA has awarded more than $766 million in grants to build more sustainable and accessible airports across the U.S.
Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s decade-long effort to mandate safety management systems (SMS) for U.S. commercial airports took a step forward Aug. 24 with the opening of an additional comment period on a draft proposal issued in 2016.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson, Sean Broderick
Delta Air Lines’ decision to up its Airbus A321neo order book by 30 aircraft reflects a larger trend among U.S. carriers that are working to ensure they have optimal fleet flexibility to drive cost and efficiency advantages as the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic could turn more uncertain.
Airlines & Lessors

EMIRATES plans October 15 to resume four-times-weekly Dubai-Newcastle, UK (777-300ER).
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
There is no doubt of Africa’s potential as an air transport market, but while governments continue to block funds and procrastinate on liberalization, they also block their own economic growth.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
As it heads toward a Sept. 14 shareholder vote on its merger with blank-check company Atlas Crest Investment, urban air mobility startup Archer has teamed with parking-garage operator Reef Technology to establish rooftop vertiport locations in U.S. cities.
Aircraft & Propulsion