Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
French leisure airline Aigle Azur has unveiled changes to its flights to and from China and Brazil as it pledged to push ahead with long-haul expansion plans, while continuing to operate to its established European and African destinations.
Air Transport

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will rename its Bombardier CS100/300 aircraft as Airbus A220-100/300s later this year.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
The urban air mobility (UAM) market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.33% through 2030, according to a new report released by consultants at MarketsandMarkets.
Air Transport

By Mark Nensel
Avianca is canceling delivery of 17 Airbus A320neo family aircraft and deferring delivery of 35 more by at least seven years, the Colombia-based airline said Mar. 15.
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U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) are asking U.S. airlines to provide information about their inflight surveillance practices, following a report from CNN earlier in March that raised questions about the tiny cameras passengers have begun spotting in carriers’ inflight entertainment (IFE) systems.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker plans to acquire another airline equity stake in 2019 and, separately, has voiced interest in setting up an Indian domestic carrier and expanding Qatar’s African network.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air Belgium said it would not resume scheduled flights from Brussels Charleroi Airport to Hong Kong as expected, in a setback to the start-up airline’s expansion plans, which include flights to mainland China.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
New York is a one of three priority intercontinental destinations that China Eastern Airlines wants to serve from Beijing’s new airport, due to open this year, a senior China Eastern manager said.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has confirmed an order for 17 Airbus A350-family aircraft, as it prepares to begin operations next year.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
India’s government is applying closer scrutiny to troubled carrier Jet Airways, as the carrier cancels more flights due to a significant portion of its fleet being grounded.
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Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has released a message to airlines, passengers and the aviation community following the recent losses of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 and Lion Air Flight 610.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick, Thierry Dubois
Split between the FAA and others regulators evident as EASA pledges to validate MAX changes on its own.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva will step down as chief executive of Embraer Apr. 22
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
The Boeing 737 MAX will not fly again in Europe until EASA completes an in-depth analysis of the software changes Boeing is developing for the aircraft, according to EASA executive director Patrick Ky.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
The European Commission has given the go-ahead for French airports operator and infrastructure specialist Vinci to acquire majority control of London Gatwick Airport.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet has taken itself out of the running to invest in Alitalia—the latest twist in the long-running rescue process for the bankrupt Italian carrier.
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Austria’s Supreme Administrative Court has granted permission for Vienna Airport to add a third runway.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
British Airways (BA) has provided a first glimpse of its new Club World business-class seat, as it prepares for a public unveiling at London Heathrow Airport Mar. 19.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Infrastructure investor Macquarie has agreed to sell its 36% stake in Brussels Airport to a consortium comprised of Netherlands-based pensions investor APG, Queensland Investment Corp. (QIC) and finance specialist Swiss Life.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
Chinese airlines have applied to add 48 weekly flights to Paris and 41 to London over the next 12 months as part of a huge set of proposals for increased European services.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal intends to keep its existing fleet of Airbus A320ceos in operation despite its order for the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the carrier’s CEO said at the recent Saudi Airshow.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
France’s parliament has approved a law governing the plan to privatize Paris airports operator Groupe ADP, bringing the change in ownership a step closer.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
German tourism group TUI has agreed to sell 53% of French long-haul scheduled carrier Corsair to German investor Intro Aviation for an undisclosed sum.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
India’s Jet Airways has grounded more aircraft due to lease payment defaults, as the carrier remains in financial limbo while awaiting a restructuring deal.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have agreed to terms on a new contract that, if ratified by mechanics, would end more than six years of often-contentious talks.
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