Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) Group is adding 25 aircraft to its fleet over the next 11 months, as it continues to take delivery of new-generation models to refresh and expand its fleet.
Air Transport

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russian authorities have extended Saratov Airlines’ air operator’s certificate (AOC), which had been restricted since March, through May 30.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Private-investment firm Ardian plans to divest its 49% stake in London Luton Airport from its $67 billion portfolio, after reaching an agreement to sell the shares to global investment manager AMP Capital.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Russia’s unmanned helicopter, Fly Airbus, drive Audi; Aeryon’s defense drone, DLR’s new flying testbed, and insurer backs safer drones.
Aerospace

By Mark Nensel
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer posted a consolidated $10.2 million net loss for the first quarter of 2018, a reversal from the company’s $55.1 million net profit in the year-ago March quarter.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Rolls-Royce and Airbus have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of the engine manufacturer’s UltraFan demonstrator for flight testing. The agreement was signed at the Berlin Air Show.
Air Transport

By Mark Nensel
Air Canada unveiled its new “Signature Service” premium travel brand this week for international flights and plans to introduce the service upgrade on certain transcontinental flights within North America in June.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
United Airlines parent United Continental Holdings has boosted its stake in Azul Brazilian Airlines to 8% after purchasing shares in the São Paulo-based carrier from Hainan Airlines.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Holdings achieved another strong profit rise for the financial year ending March 31, driven mainly by a sharp increase in international revenue.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
JetBlue Airways' plan to revamp its Los Angeles-area services this fall, including adding flights at several airports, should bring more growth to the prosperous region through the New York-based airline’s expansion and anticipated moves by competitors to fill capacity gaps being created at Long Beach International Airport (LGB).
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
In what could be its last quarterly report as an independent avionics and cabin interiors provider, Rockwell Collins on April 27 said sales for the recently ended second quarter of its financial year rose 62% from the same period a year before, thanks to its acquisition a year ago of B/E Aerospace.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France said it would be forced to ground one of its new Boeing 787 aircraft and reduce its flight frequency from Paris to Guangzhou, China, over a disagreement with its main pilots union, the SNPL, about pilot training.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Vietnamese LCC Vietjet is targeting further gains in profitability this year.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines (JAL) Group’s net profit for its financial year ending March 31 dropped 17.5% year-over-year (YOY), although it saw a 2.5% rise in its operating profit for the same period.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
Advocates for businesses tied to U.S. travel applauded President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, after he was confirmed by the Senate April 26, but they said they expect him to keep to positions for which he testified support.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
United Parcel Service (UPS) saw first-quarter net income rise 15% year-over-year (YOY) on the strength of its massive U.S. domestic network, helping offset headwinds, including weather disruptions, that cost the company a chunk of profit.
Air Transport

The U.S. Congress took a major step toward bringing an end to more than three years of contentious debate over FAA reauthorization with the House voting overwhelmingly to pass legislation that would authorize the agency through Sept. 30, 2023.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Icelandic LCC WOW Air is on the brink of finalizing plans to serve Asia, as CEO Skuli Mogensen looks to position Iceland as “the Dubai of the north” and grow the carrier’s fleet to 24 aircraft by year end.
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Airbus is cutting production of its once well-selling A330 widebody jet for 2019 after having lost two important sales campaigns in the U.S. market.
Air Transport

Some 36 delegates from 14 African countries has benefited from the No Country Left Behind ICAO initiative as the attended an aerodrome certification course managed by the UK’s civil aviation authority’s international division, CAAi.
Air Transport

Ethiopian Airlines is to add ten more Bombardier Q400 turboprops to its fleet.
Air Transport

Bernie Baldwin
In a region where at times widebodies are used for intraregional services, crossover jet OEMs must change Middle East carriers’ mindset.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
With about 60% of mandatory inspections done, nothing pointing to a pressing CFM56-7B fleet-safety issue linked to fan-blade failure has turned up, CFM International reported.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Vietnam Airlines once again achieved strong profit growth in the three months through March 31, with its performance exceeding its own projections for the period.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
Satellite operator Eutelsat is suing Arcep, France’s communications authority, over its decision to authorize Inmarsat to offer the European Aviation Network inflight connectivity scheme over French territory.
Air Transport