Embattled flag carrier South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Deon Fredericks as interim CFO and plans to seek a permanent replacement within 12 months.
The first A220-100 that Airbus plans to deliver to Delta Air Lines made its first flight on Oct. 6, marking another step toward entry into service of the small narrowbody with a major carrier.
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines has added three Saab 2000 turboprops to its fleet, wet-leased from Slovenia-based Adria Airways, and will end the wet-lease of one Austrian Airlines Bombardier Q400, all as of Oct. 28.
These victories, while impressive, have led to questions on pricing and whether the company is effectively buying the market by offering the lowest prices around.
A no-deal Brexit would “significantly disrupt trade” and negatively affect smaller, less diversified companies, analysis of the aerospace and defense industry by credit ratings agency Moody’s has suggested.
Airbus delivered 67 commercial aircraft to 25 airlines and 13 lessors in September, about 2.2 aircraft per day, up 29% from August, and nearly returning the Toulouse-based manufacturer to its prolific 2.7 aircraft-per-day output of June and July.
September marked the sixth straight month that Southwest Airlines saw capacity growth outpace revenue passenger-miles (RPMs), suggesting the supposed short-term challenges that dragged down mid-year performance may be lingering, even as its revenue outlook remains solid.
Part-owner Etihad Airways confirmed Oct. 5 it indirectly injected $35 million, for a 24% stake, into loss-making Indian carrier Jet Airways. The boost came via Jet’s loyalty program JetPrivilege.
The A6 Alliance, an association of 18 national air navigation service providers (ANSPs) in Europe, and Eurocontrol—which is in charge of air traffic management (ATM) on the continent level—have launched a joint initiative to establish a shared data-exchange infrastructure.
UK-based maintenance provider Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has rejected reports it is facing a winding-up (liquidation) order, but has said it is working on legacy issues and that its current ownership is not sustainable in the mid- to long-term.
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have been granted regulatory approval to continue their joint-venture partnership for another five years, and they are preparing to introduce more combined services.
The Russian government will provide a 9.8 billion ruble ($146.2 million) subsidy to the State Transport Leasing Co (STLC) based on a decision signed on Oct. 2 and published by the government on Oct. 4.
Ryanair said on Oct. 4 it welcomed a ruling by the Commercial Court of Barcelona that no compensation under EU rules is due to passengers whose flights were canceled because of internal strikes, as such walkouts were beyond the airline’s control.
United Express regional carrier CommutAir launched its first international routes Oct. 4, inaugurating five daily flights to Montreal’s Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) from New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Turkish Airlines is supporting the promotion activities of “’The Year of Troia’ with its "Troia” themed aircraft. The aircraft, which was was introduced to the press with a special event in the Hangar of Turkish Technic, will promote the region during the whole year.
Staged deployment of an ADS-B network will bring new capabilities to the country’s ATC system, although some aircraft operators are concerned about cost.
Chilean ULCC JetSMART is pushing ahead toward meeting its growth ambitions, agreeing to take five Airbus A320neos from Irish lessor SMBC Aviation Capital.
Icelandair has started talks with bondholders of $190 million in company debt, cautioning that following a recent profit warning, it may not be able to meet the original terms of the financing.
Modernization of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be centered around two new terminals that will be designed to increase the airport's annual passenger capacity by 25%, part of a $13 billion plan unveiled by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Oct. 4.
