Air Transport

Comair aircraft will be back in the skies again from 1 September as planned.
Air Transport

South Africa’s Comair had its worst ever year in 2020 – and Covid-19 was just the half of it. Martin Rivers talked to chief executive, Glenn Orsmond, about the beleaguered airline’s recovery plan.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has revealed more about its plans for reopening international services, which most notably include the earlier-than-expected return of some of its parked Airbus A380 fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The Airbus A330neo’s history has been full of twists and turns, but the latest performance changes indicate a change in direction.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
When it comes to saving money on maintenance, aircraft operators have options.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines is the first U.S. global network carrier to warn that rising COVID-19 case numbers are contributing to a softening of demand, but the company has not refined its capacity or financial guidance for the current quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

ASL AIRLINES BELGIUM took delivery of 737-800BCF (35550; ex-Ryanair) for FEDEX operations; BOEING SHANGHAI converted.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), the planned successor to Italian flag-carrier Alitalia, expects to start selling tickets for the new airline Aug. 26.
Airlines & Lessors

AIR ASTANA is reconverting a 767-300ER to pax configuration from Zero-LOPA; aircraft operated close to 300 cargo charters.
Air Transport

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

ITA

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

DAT

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