Air Transport

Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways have each signed large offtake agreements with new producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as both airlines aim to convert at least 10% of their annual jet fuel usage to low-carbon alternatives by 2030.

European Airlines are readying their long-haul networks for a long-awaited rebound, following the news that the U.S. will be open to travelers from many countries starting in November.

At 3,459 mi., New York JFK to London Gatwick is the farthest route in JetBlue’s network.

After 17 months Air Mauritius will exit voluntary administration thanks to a $280 mIllion government loan.

This webinar took place September 30, 2021. Few airline leaders have steered their company through the crisis years of 2020 and 2021 as steadily and

Ryanair Group has announced the addition of five aircraft to its Vienna base to operate nine more routes during its summer 2022 schedule.

SAL, Saudi Logistics Services company, has signed an agreement with Gulf Air to provide ground handling solutions to their fleet at all KSA main airports.

US-Bangla Airlines, the Dhaka, Bangladesh-based carrier, has appointed global aviation services group ACC Aviation, which has offices in the Middle East, as remarketing agent to dispose of three de Havilland Dash 8-Q400 turboprops.

Qatar Airways Cargo and ECS Group have celebrated their first year of air cargo services out of Lyon (LYS), France.

U.S. regional carrier ExpressJet Airlines is relaunching operations on Oct. 24 under a new leisure brand—“aha!”—with flights between Reno, Nevada and

The Northeast Alliance between American and JetBlue is at risk after the Biden administration sued to block it on antitrust grounds.

Long-term need for pilots remains strong but getting through the next few years will present challenges.

Modeling future demand for electricity and hydrogen and ensuring safe airport handling are key focuses of 15 research projects awarded a total of £3 million ($4 million) in UK government funding.

EXPRESSJET AIRLINES is relaunching October 24 under brand name aha! out of Reno-Tahoe International Airport serving eight cities in California/Oregon

JETSTAR ASIA plans December 20 to begin three-times-weekly Singapore-Darwin (A320).

CMA CGM GROUP, France ordered two 777Fs for its air freight division. BOEING currently has >60 777Fs on backlog.

FLY BAGHDAD, Iraq leased ex-Eastar Jet 737-900ER (35711) from FTAI (Fortress Transportation).

Fleet renewal is a huge part of CEO Ben Smith’s plans to improve the profitability of the group and close the gap on its European peers.

CASTLELAKE AVIATION was formed as corporate lessor of commercial aircraft; Castlelake is now in negotiations for >40 jets.

The UK plans to build a center to lead research, testing and certification of new sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).

NORDSTAR AIRLINES, Russia is expected to acquire two 737-800BCFs (TBA), becoming third -800BCF operator in Russia.

ATRAN, Russia leased 737-800BCF (33547) from GECAS; aircraft was converted by BOEING SHANGHAI AVIATION SERVICES.

HOKKAIDO AIR SYSTEM took delivery of new ATR 42-600 (1610), powered by sustainable aviation fuel; it now has three.

LUFTHANSA GROUP says it is launching additional flights to US in November due to booming demand, citing end of travel ban.

HESTON AIRLINES, Lithuania agreed to lease three ex-Aeroflot A330-200s (1014/1045/1047) from Avolon for delivery in 4Q21.