Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
While Hawaiian Airlines continues to see a strong rebound in its domestic operations, it does not expect any recovery in its international operations until near the end of this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
With the rising vaccination rate in Germany, demand for flights has increased significantly.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The inaugural flight will go ahead on Aug. 11 but frequencies from September are set to be lower than previously planned as a result of ongoing travel restrictions.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
As profitability becomes more of a reality, U.S. airlines are working to restore networks and create high levels of fleet optionality.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Steady increases in key metrics including departures and spare parts sales have GE executives confident that its aviation services unit is headed in the right direction and original equipment (OE) sales are poised to follow as aircraft production rates increase, company executives said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Michael Bruno
With midyear financial reports starting to emerge, financial analysts have been poised to approve the Western aerospace industry’s latest quarterly results with modest relief.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
JetBlue Airways announced plans to delay retiring its Embraer E190 fleet, part of an effort to accommodate resurgent demand and new growth opportunities driven by its alliance with American Airlines in the northeastern U.S.
Airlines & Lessors

AIR AUSTRAL took delivery of its first (55106) of three A220-300s on order; second/third are due in the coming days.
Air Transport

AERCAP received EC approval to acquire GECAS in deal that includes 50% stake (jointly with Safran Aircraft Engines) in SHANNON ENGINE SUPPORT; as part
Air Transport

AVATION reports it ended June 30 with 44 aircraft (three unencumbered) averaging 5.1 years of age; aircraft are leased to 19 airlines with average
Air Transport

JETBLUE AIRWAYS had $64m net income in 2Q21 (vs $179m net profit in 2Q19) on 28.8% lower revenues vs 2Q19.
Air Transport

AIR INCHEON agreed to lease AEI-converted 737-800SF (29917; ex-SunExpress) from Aviation Holdings III Investments; mod work was completed by HEICO
Air Transport

By Guy Ferneyhough
The restructuring of German leisure airline Condor and planned renewal of its aging fleet can move forward after the European Commission (EC) found that state support totaling €525.3 million ($617 million) was in line with EU State Aid rules.
Airlines & Lessors

LAX

LAX handled 4.89m pax in June 2021, down 39.2% from 8.04m in June 2019.
Air Transport

SKY AIRLINE, Chile took delivery of new LEAP-powered A321neo (10532) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
Air Transport

US DOT reports US airlines carried 56.6m pax in May, down 27% vs May 2019; international traffic fell 51% vs May 2019.
Air Transport

BANGKOK AIRWAYS plans August 1 to resume (Samui-Singapore), its first international service since start of pandemic (A319).
Air Transport

Paul Geaney to Chief Commercial Officer of Avolon, Dublin.
Air Transport

Andy Cronin, Chief Financial Officer of Avolon, also assumed title of President.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
The EC has waved through an Italian scheme to provide the country’s airports with €800 million ($945 million) in direct grants.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
The US is once more experiencing busy airports and full flights as domestic leisure travel numbers surge close to 2019 levels. In their pandemic isolation, however, some Americans appear to have forgotten how to behave in public.
Air Transport

By David Casey
The resumption comes as Thailand progressively reopens to international visitors despite a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The agreement covers routes from Amsterdam to 18 cities across Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Australia, Singapore and Thailand describe road maps for easing border restrictions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing has released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights environment, social and governance (ESG) progress in alignment with global sustainability standards.
Air Transport