Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Europe remains a two-speed aviation market, with airports in the EU and its associated states suffering considerably more from the pandemic’s effects than countries outside the bloc, according to Airports Council International (ACI) Europe.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Kenya-based Astral Aviation and Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines have signed an interline agreement to improve freight opportunities to and from Africa.
Airports & Networks

Oman Air has published its annual report for 2011. The report reflects the company's achievements, its outstanding efforts and the successful approach towards the development of all aspects of its operations in order to continue the company's growth and successes. Oman Air's business operations have witnessed remarkable growth during 2011.
Air Transport

It's looking likely there will be a codeshare deal next week between Emirates and Qantas.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways today confirmed its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings has now reached 10 per cent.
Air Transport

During a keynote address to industry professionals at the Aviation Club Lunch In London, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker called on the British Government to urgently address capacity constraints at London Heathrow.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Air cargo leasing specialist Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) sees the Airbus A321 and A330 platforms as ideal complements and key contributors to future growth, even as the Boeing 767 remains the company’s flagship fleet type.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker, Ben Goldstein, Lori Ranson
Aviation Week Network editors discuss what could be one of the most significant developments in long-haul commercial air travel as New York’s JetBlue starts daily service to London.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Revenue for the commercial aerospace segment of Singapore Technologies (ST) Engineering weakened during the first half (H1) of 2021 as its MRO and aerostructures and systems components underperformed.
Maintenance & Training

AVIANCA announced plans to launch 23 new international routes out of Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and El Salvador in 2022.
Air Transport

INDIGO, India leased new ATR 72-600 (1630) from GOAL Aircraft Leasing for eight years.
Air Transport

SPIRIT AIRLINES agreed to sell three new GTF-powered A320neos to Jackson Square Aviation for leaseback.
Air Transport

AZUL had R$1.1m net profit in 2Q21 (vs R$351.6m in 2Q19) on 35% lower revenues vs 2Q19; booking trends are encouraging.
Air Transport

FRANKFURT AIRPORT handled 2.85m pax in July, down 58.9% vs July 2019, but up 115.8% vs July 2020.
Air Transport

ALC

ALC priced public offering of $1.1b of senior unsecured medium-term notes to repay debt and purchase commercial aircraft.
Air Transport

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA plans to grant C$38.9m to support regional air services across Quebec and Canada via Pascan Aviation, Air Inuit, TREQ and Air
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
The latest incarnation of Zambia Airways has been in the works for three years. Zambia’s Industrial Development Corp. holds a 55% stake in the new carrier while Ethiopian Airlines has the remaining 45%.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Nearly a year of perpetual lockdown and movement control restrictions in the Philippines has further dented Cebu Pacific earnings for the first half (H1) of 2021.
Airlines & Lessors

Europe’s leading medical diagnostic services provider, SYNLAB, with its network of facilities in Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco and Egypt is partnering with IATA to incorporate SYNLAB’s extensive lab network into IATA Travel Pass.
Air Transport

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced that it has now transported over 10 million COVID vaccines, supporting global efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Qingdao's new airport is about four times the size of its predecessor and is planned to be able to handle 35 million passengers a year by 2025.
Airports & Networks