France is close to a deal with Brussels for the planned recapitalization of Air France-KLM, with an announcement expected in a matter of days, according to economy minister Bruno Le Maire.
Southwest Airlines committed to purchase at least 100 additional Boeing 737-7s over the next decade, the largest firm order for the 737 MAX family since it was recertified by the FAA late in 2020 following a 20-month global grounding.
The new U.S.-UK bilateral open skies agreement has been officially ratified, forming the basis for all air transport services between the two sides following the UK’s exit and transition from the EU (Brexit).
Delta Air Lines is to offer flights from three U.S. destinations to Iceland this summer after the country became the first in Europe to allow entry for fully vaccinated Americans.
U.S. investment firm Carlyle Group plans to indirectly acquire BBAM-affiliated company Fly Leasing under a $2.36 billion deal that will add 84 aircraft to the company’s portfolio.
Supersonic business jet developer Aerion has released the first image of a planned follow-on airliner concept designed for entry-into-service around the end of the decade which will cruise at higher Mach cruise numbers closer to the hypersonic region.
Cargo carrier Hong Kong Air Cargo has announced a partnership with Cainiao Network, the logistics venture of e-commerce giant Alibaba, which aims to improve airfreight efficiency between China and Southeast Asia.
While the rest of the world grapples with the Covid-19 traffic downturn, Uganda Airlines will branch out into long-haul operations in early 2021 after receiving its first Airbus A330-800neo.
Sydney Airport has introduced new SITA platforms for passenger and baggage interactions that will pave the way for advanced technology aimed at streamlining processes at Australia’s major gateway.
