Irish LCC Ryanair is on the hunt for a new COO, after Peter Bellew announced his resignation, and is facing possible changes to its growth strategy because of the ongoing Boeing 737 MAX grounding.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is confident that its revenue growth will continue to out-pace the global economy as it refines its products and services beyond basic airline tickets and cashes in on customers’ willingness to pay for value.
Air China and Sichuan Airlines are likely to become the anchor operators at the new airport to be opened at Chengdu in southwestern China in 2021, plans set out by the city’s government suggest.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken further steps in the transition of its leadership team, as it announces new senior officers to work under its next chief.
Structural air traffic control (ATC) center issues contributed to a 114% increase in airline delay minutes in the first half of 2019 compared with 2017, industry group Airlines for Europe (A4E) said as it renewed calls to speed up air space modernization.
Air China has ordered 20 Airbus A350s, adding to the 10 currently in service and providing potential replacements for the airline’s oldest long-haul aircraft.
Industry group Airlines for Europe (A4E) is voicing strong opposition to France’s introduction of an eco-tax on outbound flights, saying European airlines already pay environmental taxes and the funds they raise should be better focused on reducing the environmental impact of aviation.
After 17 years as CEO of Norwegian Air Shuttle, and as the airline fights to achieve its financial turnaround, Bjoern Kjos has decided to step down—effective immediately—handing over responsibility to new Acting CEO Geir Karlsen, previously CFO and Deputy CEO.
Lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) completed 24 lease transactions in the first half of 2019 and added a new $440 million revolving-credit facility.
As part of Airbus’ plan to demonstrate autonomous taxi, takeoff and landing (ATTOL) of an airliner in 2020, Silicon Valley outpost A3 is developing computer vision and machine learning to enable the aircraft to navigate like a human pilot.
Canadian North and First Air have finalized their plan to merge, paving the way for the combined carrier to integrate operations as part of a strategy to serve 24 Arctic communities.
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. Sales will start from today with the first codeshare flights to operate from 18 December 2019.
While the arrival of Japan Airlines’ (JAL) first Airbus A350 marks the start of a major transition in the carrier’s widebody fleet, it also represents a notable change for the country’s airline industry.
By Sean Broderick, Adrian Schofield, Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
Airbus A380 operators affected by a new inspection requirement are not anticipating any disruptions resulting from the checks, nor have early results turned up any new issues.
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Steve Dickson to head the FAA, setting the stage for a showdown on the Senate floor over whistleblower allegations that surfaced recently regarding his tenure as Delta Air Lines SVP-flight operations.
A group of bipartisan House lawmakers assembled on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol June 10 alongside unions representing pilots, flight attendants and technicians to announce legislation that would renew stalled efforts to target so-called “flag of convenience” carriers.
The grounding of its 24 Boeing 737 MAXs cost American Airlines $185 million in pre-tax second quarter (Q2) income and dented its growth and unit-cost projections, the airline said July 10.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is offering to reward foreign airlines with more and better runway slots if they move to Beijing Daxing International Airport, due to open in September.
Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways has sold its five remaining Fokker 100s, as well as spare engines, parts and tooling, to Alliance Aviation Services Ltd., parent of Australia’s Alliance Airlines.
Incoming and outgoing flights at London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) were suspended for about two hours July 10 due to an unspecified air traffic control (ATC) systems issue in the airport tower.
Real estate and retail conglomerate Vingroup has announced the launch of an airline unit, Vinpearl Air, which would be Vietnam’s fifth operational airline, after Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Jetstar Pacific and Bamboo Airways.
Jazeera Airways has revealed its new Premium Economy class which provides passengers with more complimentary services at very competitive fares in addition to 40 kilograms in baggage allowance.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
