Operators of Engine Alliance GP7200-powered Airbus A380s are set for a new round of inspections after a fracture was found in a fan hub of the Air France aircraft engine that failed in September 2017.
Engineers in Norway have started ground tests of a compact 2.5-megawatt generator, marking a key milestone towards flight tests of the Airbus and Rolls-Royce E-Fan X hybrid-electric demonstrator in 2021.
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana is seeing a marked improvement in operating profit and domestic traffic demand following the May launch of its LCC subsidiary FlyArystan.
Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways has completed preparations for its 12 Embraer E190-E2s to enter into service, with delivery of the first four anticipated by year-end 2019.
United Airlines is betting on a small percentage of its widebody fleet playing a large role in helping it expand its international footprint, scheduling its reconfigured premium-heavy Boeing 767-300ERs on several new routes and upgrading flights in established high-yield markets.
Nav Canada has announced that it will transition in October to an international format and a new website for distributing notices to airmen (NOTAM), which notify pilots in advance of flights to changes in aeronautical facilities, services, procedures or hazards.
Air New Zealand is targeting significant cost savings over the next two years in response to a tightening demand environment that has eaten into its profitability.
Qantas has an optimistic outlook for its international operation despite reporting weaker profits for fiscal 2019 and a near-term slowdown on its Hong Kong route.
LATAM Cargo Group announced plans Aug. 22 to grow its networks in Colombia and Peru, boosting its position in two key South American markets for international trade.
Although Qantas stresses it has yet to decide if it will launch the ultra-long-haul routes envisioned under its Project Sunrise initiative, the Australian airline is increasing its efforts to research and plan for these flights.
American Airlines has agreed to pay $22.1 million to settle allegations that it falsely reported delivery times of mail transported internationally on behalf of the U.S. government.
Danish freight-forwarder DSV has completed its DKK35.1 billion ($5.2 billion) acquisition of Swiss freight-forwarder Panalpina, kicking off a three-year integration which is expected to yield around DKK2.2 billion in annual synergies.
French air-accident investigation bureau BEA said Aug. 20 that a “serious incident” investigation has begun regarding a Pratt & Whitney-powered Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) Airbus A220 that experienced an inflight engine failure in July.
Delegations from the U.S. and Japan signed an agreement in Tokyo Aug. 21 to firm the addition of two dozen new daytime services between the U.S. and Tokyo Haneda Airport.
New York’s 27 delegates to the U.S. House of Representatives have asked American Airlines and its mechanics’ unions to reach an agreement that prevents jobs at New York-area airports from being shipped overseas.
Air New Zealand has appointed CFO Jeff McDowall as acting CEO to fill the transition period after Christopher Luxon steps down from the position Sept. 25.
Germany’s Volocopter has unveiled the design of its production electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) air taxi, which the company plans to fly within 18 months.
International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh said he has “no confidence” in London Heathrow Airport’s expansion plans and described the cost of the project as a “heist.”
Germany’s Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer said proceeds from the country’s aviation tax should in the future be dedicated to environmental research.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will add three new international routes from Tokyo Narita Airport by the end of its fiscal year in March 2020, as the Japanese carrier continues to grow its international network.
Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) subsidiary 328 Support Services (328SSG) is going ahead with the relaunch of the Dornier 328 regional turboprop, which will target regional, cargo and special mission use.
Boeing plans to hire “a few hundred” temporary staffers at its Moses Lake, Washington facility for work that must be done on stored 737 MAXs awaiting delivery to customers, the company said.
