Air Transport

COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES took delivery of fourth LEAP-powered A320neo (10337) from GECAS under deal for four.
Air Transport

US EPA finalized commercial aircraft/business jet emissions standards that align with ICAO international standards.
Air Transport

OTT AIRLINES (subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines) launched operations (Shanghai-Beijing); it currently has three ARJ21-700s, and is scheduled to
Air Transport

BAA TRAINING VIETNAM was selected by Vietravel Airlines for A320 training via wet and dry simulator lease services.
Air Transport

AMAZON purchased three 767-300ERs (30575/30594/30595) from Delta Air Lines for conversion to freighters.
Air Transport

MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO commissioned reconstructed Runway-1 with two new high-speed-exit taxiways, increasing airport capacity to 110m pax/year.
Air Transport

ABERDAIR AVIATION, Kenya is expected to acquire a Dash 8 in 1Q21 to replace its EMB120; it plans to secure AOC in Congo.
Air Transport

WIZZ AIR sold new GTF-powered A321-200neo (10391) to AVIC Leasing, and leased it back for WIZZ AIR ABU DHABI.
Air Transport

TUI AIRWAYS, UK leased ex-Norwegian 737-800 (31713) from BBAM.
Air Transport

ICELANDAIR agreed to sell two 737 MAX-9s to Sky Aero Management (SKY Leasing) for 12-year leaseback from 2Q21.
Air Transport

AIRCALIN took delivery of its first (10049) of two GTF-powered A320neos; it also has two A330-900neos.
Air Transport

LAX

LAX handled 2.04m pax in November, down 70% vs Nov 2019; cargo fell 14%.
Air Transport

ETIHAD AIRWAYS launched pax/cargo charter and special flight services unit.
Air Transport

QANTAS FREIGHT has 6-year, A$350m FedEx Express contract to provide domestic flight services in Australia via belly space in Qantas/Jetstar aircraft.
Air Transport

SKYWEST AIRLINES surpassed 25m flight hours (first) on GE Aviation’s CF34.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
The Trump administration’s trade representative announced Dec. 30 that it would recalculate how it applies punitive tariffs on EU goods stemming from the Airbus-Boeing airliner subsidy dispute, and will expand targeted imports to include large aircraft parts from Germany and France.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Flight crew showed that creativity can help manage a serious event, while cabin crew took care of raising the passengers’ spirits.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
The Singapore government has committed another S$84 million ($63.2 million) to support the country’s struggling aviation sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Montenegro Airlines has ceased operations after the small Balkan nation’s government said it could find no legal route to continue to financially support the carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tony Osborne
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
EASA has called for proposals from organizations as it seeks more data on the long-term effects of contaminants in airline cabin air.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Azul is planning to expand its new regional operation as it works toward a goal of serving 200 destinations in Brazil.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
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.
Safety, Ops & Regulation