Air Transport

ACI World estimated that collectively airports around the globe will see a $108 billion reduction in revenue in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic forecasts.

The Helsinki-based carrier is set to reassess its strategy in the fall as a result of COVID-19's impact on the sector.

Vietnam Airlines is considering whether to set up a dedicated air freight operation and has also decided to sell ATR 72-500s.

Emirates SkyCargo is operating eight charter flights to fly 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo. The first flight with 36 dressage horses has already landed at Haneda airport, Tokyo.

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege Airport have announced that they have renewed their long standing partnership agreement until 2026.

Rossiya hopes to deploy the narrowbody in summer 2022 after receiving assurances from airframer Irkut regarding the delivery schedule for the aircraft.

While airlines in the region are looking to cut costs, many environmental initiatives are advancing.

According to the EGC ruling, the measure does not discriminate against Ryanair and Laudamotion.

Spirit Airlines is working to add leased aircraft to fill some gaps in its Airbus orderbook during the next couple of years in order to reach annual growth targets in the mid-teens range.

The UK government aims to ensure net zero domestic aviation emissions by 2040, according to a roadmap launched July 14.

For Europe’s airlines enjoying the summer resurgence of demand, more COVID-shaped clouds are most likely on the horizon.

Used-parts specialist APOC added its first widebody landing gear to its lease inventory—a deal the supplier says signifies its plans to expand its widebody fleet support business.

Delta projects that its domestic corporate travel business volume will be about 60% of comparable 2019 figures by September, accelerating from 20% in March.

SEPEHRAN AIRLINES, Iran acquired ex-Hyperion Aviation 737-300 (28669) and now has six 737CLs.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES says it intends to remove A380 from its fleet and will go to market with aircraft in coming weeks; it maintains the A380 doesn't

AIR FRANCE says it expects to take delivery of its first A220 in September, followed by five more in 2021 and 14-15 in 2022.

GLOBALX agreed to lease ex-Juneyao A320-200 (3605) with CFM56s from Avolon for delivery in September 2021.

FLYDUBAI plans July 25 to begin three-times-weekly Dubai-Sohag, Egypt, via Sharm El Sheikh (737).

KLM says its network in the Caribbean and South America has regained its 2019 strength and is serving 17 destinations.

KLM says its network in the Caribbean and South America has regained its 2019 strength and is serving 17 destinations.

AIRCASTLE posted net loss of $9.8m in 2Q21 (vs $26.5m loss in 2Q20) on 34% lower revenues; it owns 250 aircraft. It says through July 9 it has agreed

AIR ASTANA posted net profit of US$4.9m in 1H21 vs US$66.2m loss in 1H20; international capacity was 45% of 2019 level.

DELTA AIR LINES had $652m net income in 2Q21 (revenues up 76% vs 1Q21) and ended quarter with $17.8b in total liquidity; capacity was down 32% vs 2Q19