Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
The European Commission (EC) is rejecting for now demands by the airline industry to suspend slot rules for congested airports, even as the industry struggles with a massive demand reduction in some markets.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines (JAL) will increase the scope of its India network through a significant expansion of its codeshare partnership with Indian full-service carrier Vistara.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The Italian government’s latest loan to Alitalia has come under the scrutiny of the European Commission (EC), to see if it complies with European regulations on state aid.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren, Adrian Schofield
With COVID-19 coronavirus cases multiplying in South Korea, Iran and Italy, Singapore has taken more steps to mitigate the risk.
Airports & Networks

By Michael Bruno
Tier 2 manufacturer Senior will continue its move away from the U.S. Pacific Northwest and elsewhere and toward locating more work in Asia, as well as continuing to shop the British company’s aerostructures business, executives said Mar. 2.
Aircraft & Propulsion

A statement has been released by Al Redha, chief operating officer of Emirates Airline regarding the business challenges of COVID-19.
Air Transport

Elizabeth Mathews
Aviation is still struggling to comply with ICAO language standards set 20 years ago.
Air Transport

By Ben Goldstein
A series of alliance deals signals American Airlines’ refusal to back down over its latest setback to Delta Air Lines in South America.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
An aggressive cost cutting exercise could not help Thai Airways avert a chain of unforeseen disruptions as the flag carrier’s net loss for 2019 widened to THB12 billion ($380 million) from THB11.6 billion in 2018.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both suspended operations to Milan, as Europe’s worst outbreak of COVID-19 shows no sign of abating.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Kenya Airways’ directors have appointed Allan Kilavuka as the airline’s Group MD and CEO, effective Apr. 1.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Jeju Air has signed a deal confirming the purchase of a majority stake in fellow South Korean LCC Eastar Jet at a reduced price than previously estimated.
Airlines & Lessors

Weekly profile of a major airport’s operations, carriers and destinations.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
European airlines announced a new swath of cuts to service Mar. 2 as a result of the spreading COVID-19 epidemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Safran executives are expressing cautious optimism that any decline in commercial aftermarket demand linked to COVID-19 will be short-lived but acknowledge that it could be sharp.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Delta Air Lines will further ramp-up its presence at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), signaling an intention to fight back against the revamped West Coast alliance between American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

SPIRIT AIRLINES plans in June to begin New Orleans-Cancun/-San Pedro Sula, Honduras (A320).
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
Provincial authorities of Hainan, China are interested in acquiring stakes in the foreign aviation assets of HNA Group, though nationalization of Hainan Airlines remains the focus of talks for rescuing the group, three sources familiar with the discussions said.
Airlines & Lessors

ZEEVO GROUP, WA and AMS AIRCRAFT SERVICES, UK formed strategic alliance to provide technical support services covering commercial aircraft pre
Air Transport

AFG AVIATION IRELAND purchased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4865) with CFM56s in deal arranged by AMCK Aviation, Dublin.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways will be launching flights to Munich from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi starting July 2020, as it begins to study more long-haul operations ahead of its planned flights to the U.S.
Airlines & Lessors

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES acquired ex-ASL Airlines ATR 72-200F (389) from AELIS Group and now has four LCD freighters.
Air Transport

FLYARYSTAN plans in late April to open new base in Karaganda and open eight new routes to Atyrau, Aktau, Kostanay, Kyzylorda, Aktobe, Shymkent, Semey
Air Transport

HNA GROUP is expected to receive financial relief from Chinese Govt; it is parent to Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.
Air Transport

LUFTHANSA announced plan to reduce short-haul operations by up to 25% due to Coronavirus, which is also forcing additional cuts to long-haul
Air Transport