Air Transport

By Lori Ranson
Southwest Airlines could exercise up to 44 options for Boeing 737 MAX jets in 2022 to either fuel growth or accelerate retirements of older 737-700s.
Airlines & Lessors

AZUR AIR, Russia leased ex-Cathay Pacific 777-300ER (35301) with GE90s from Aviator Capital.
Air Transport

AZIMUTH AIRLINES, Russia agreed to lease six 148-seat A220-300s from Air Lease Corporation for delivery in 2022-2024.
Air Transport

UNITED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION (UAC) forecasts global demand for 38,100 new pax aircraft (1,800 turboprops; 3,600 regional jets; 27,100 narrowbodies; and
Air Transport

VOLOGODA, Russia agreed to lease three Il-114-300s from STLK (State Transport Leasing Company) for delivery in 2023.
Air Transport

AVION EXPRESS MALTA leased ex-Wizz Air A320-200 (3409) with V2500s from AMCK Aviation.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
It is high time for ICAO to integrate climate concerns into its statutes, otherwise little progress can be expected at its next general meetings, the French air and space academy (AAE) says.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Alaska Air Group is planning to reactivate 10 of its Airbus A320s to accommodate a surge in demand that shows no signs of slowing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Europe’s airports see a role for themselves in encouraging the use of alternatives to kerosene, as new European legislation highlights their vital role in reducing the sector’s emissions.
Airports & Networks

By Ben Goldstein
American Airlines plans to hire 1,350 more pilots by 2022, part of an effort to return to full capacity as demand recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Canadian LCC WestJet will refile its application to the U.S. Transportation Department to be allowed to enter a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, WestJet CEO Ed Sims says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Aer Lingus appears to have abandoned its plans to operate Airbus A350-900s with its order for five disappearing from the latest Airbus orders and deliveries report.
Airlines & Lessors

US DOT says US scheduled pax airlines employed 392,984 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in May, the lowest FTE total for the month of May since 2015
Air Transport

HK EXPRESS plans in late August to begin twice-weekly Hong Kong-Taipei/-Kaohsiung (A320).
Air Transport

Anup Anand to Director of Cabin Safety and In-Flight of Canada Jetlines.
Air Transport

Duncan Bureau to Chief Commerical Officer of Canada Jetlines.
Air Transport

AVIANCA HOLDINGS filed with Bankruptcy Court for approval of certain preliminary documents relating to its exit from DIP financing, which would
Air Transport

AMERICAN AIRLINES says it is prepaying the entirety of its $950m spare parts term loan that was scheduled to mature in April 2023. It now expects to
Air Transport

VIVA AEROBUS recorded MP663m net profit for 2Q21 (vs MP63m in 2Q19) on 75% higher revenues vs 2Q19; it has 48 aircraft.
Air Transport

AMERICAN AIRLINES posted $19m net profit in 2Q21 (vs $662m net profit in 2Q19) on 37.5% lower revenues vs 2Q19. It ended quarter with record $21.3m in
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has been the driving force behind initiatives that have positioned United Airlines as the avant-garde of the global airline industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas has had to dramatically slash its domestic capacity due to lockdowns imposed in various Australian states, and the carrier has also signaled that some employee standdowns are a possibility.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Most airline passengers will continue to support the wearing of masks on board aircraft in the near term, according to a poll organized by IATA.
Airlines & Lessors

ALISCARGO AIRLINES, Italy acquired ex-Air New Zealand 777-200ER (30872) in Zero-LOPA configuration from BCC.
Air Transport

FRONTIER sold second LEAP-powered A320neo (10565) to Aircastle and leased it back as part of overall deal for four.
Air Transport