Air Transport

With just seven days before the end of the Brexit transition agreement, the UK and the European Union have finally agreed on a future trading relationship.

Aer Lingus has won approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to enter into a transatlantic joint venture that also includes American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair and Iberia.

EASA has called for proposals from organizations as it seeks more data on the long-term effects of contaminants in airline cabin air.

Azul is planning to expand its new regional operation as it works toward a goal of serving 200 destinations in Brazil.

British Airways (BA) plans to transfer a small group of long-haul routes to London Gatwick from London Heathrow for the start of the airline industry’s summer season.

Abu Dhabi, the federal capital of the United Arab Emirates and one of the seven that constitute the small desert nation, has eased its strict quarantine regulations.

The Aeroflot board of directors has approved the sale of 51% of the airline’s smallest subsidiary, Aurora.

QANTAS and JAPAN AIRLINES plan to form joint business to accelerate travel recovery between Australia, New Zealand and Japan via codesharing

AEGEAN, Greece secured EC approval for €120m state aid package.

HATI BIDCO (EQT Infrastructure) plans to make cash offer of NOK175 per share to acquire TORGHATTEN, Norway, which plans to distribute its shares in WF

Mat Burris to Chief Executive Officer of Rostrum Leasing, Ireland.

ALLIANCE, Australia agreed to acquire 16 ex-American E190s from Jetran for A$85m for delivery through November 2021.

REX, Australia took delivery of ex-Virgin Australia 737-800 (33797) to launch domestic jet services in March 2021.

VIETRAVEL AIRLINES, Vietnam leased ex-Thomas Cook A321-200 (6376) with CFM56s from Avolon for startup in 2021.

HISKY, Moldova took delivery of ex-SAA A319-131 (2326) with V2500s on lease from Air Lease Corporation (SPNWS; June 26).

S7 AIRLINES, Russia leased ex-Air Transat A321-200 (6548) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.

PEACH AVIATION, Japan took delivery of first (10356) of two LEAP-powered A320neos on lease from Air Lease Corporation; second (10392) is due by end of

AIR CANADA leased ex-Singapore A330-300 (986) with Trent 700s from DAE Capital.

More than 32,000 furloughed airline employees received a second lifeline from the U.S. Congress, but their newfound job security may prove to be fleeting.

IATA has appointed Kamil H. Al-Awadhi as vice president for Africa and the Middle East (AME), effective March 1, 2021.

The future of smaller and midsize hubs in Europe will depend on the recovery of long-haul routes, according to Vienna Airport CEO Julian Jager.

Singapore Airlines has started trials of a new digital health certificate based on the IATA Travel Pass framework, becoming the first carrier to do so.

Europe’s largest airline reached another interim deal with its pilot union Dec. 23.

Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) have revealed plans for extensive cooperation on routes between Australasia and Japan.

Kenyan ACMI operator Aberdair Aviation is to re-fleet following a restructuring which will extend its multi-AOC business model.