Air Transport

MACQUARIE agreed to acquire ownership stakes in Bristol (55%), Birmingham (26.5%) and London City (25%) airports.

HAINAN AIRLINES, China took delivery of its first LEAP-powered A321neo (12518); a second (12637) is due shortly.

CPAT was selected by Nigeria's Rano Air to provide ERJ distance learning solutions.

MADAGASCAR AIRLINES extended leases of ATR 72-500 (698) and ATR 72-600 (1248) from Abelo to Jan 2028/Nov 2029.

Charlie Costelloe to Commercial Operations Analyst of Aero Capital Solutions.

NEOS, Italy took delivery of third 737-8 (66468) on lease from Aviation Capital Group, completing deal for three.

Murky outlooks offered by numerous airlines regarding the second half of this year are now even more uncertain.

Aviation Propeller Service positions its new greenfield MRO as vehicle for growth of OEM-centric services.

Qatar Airways is working with industry partners to open new aircraft painting and inflight entertainment services facilities in Qatar.

Phinia, a supplier of fuel and electric system components in the heavy-duty vehicle and automotive sectors, is offering its skills to the aerospace industry.

Australian regional carrier Rex has gained more time to pursue a deal with potential investors.

European airlines say that a move to include a cabin bag for all passengers as part of the standard ticket price would reduce consumer choice.

The UK and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement which means UK-originating transit passengers will not have to go through a second security check in Saudi Arabia.

Russia’s MC-21 narrowbody airliner is not scheduled to enter commercial service until the end of 2026, according to launch customer Aeroflot Group.

TAAG Angola Airlines is planning to relocate its international flights to Luanda’s new airport by Sept. 15.

Air Algerie has officially taken ownership of Algerian carrier Tassili Airlines, a move that marks a step toward the creation of a national domestic carrier.

Five potential bidders are seeking to progress to the next stage in the government’s latest attempt to privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).

The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a rapidly evolving series of commercial airline operational changes in the region including temporary airspace closures. Aviation Week reports.

Madagascar Airlines has signed for two lease extension agreements with aircraft leasing company ABELO, for its ATR72 aircraft.

Air Peace has officially added its first Embraer 190 to its fleet.

Qatar Airways has confirmed the reinstatement of flights following the reopening of airspace in the State of Qatar.

Air Europa has operated its inaugural wet-lease flight from Abu Dhabi to Madrid, marking the Spanish carrier's first-ever aircraft operation from the Middle East.

It's a big change for TAAG Angola Airlines as it prepares to fully transfer its operations from Luanda's 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport from September 15, 2025.

The International Air Transport Association recently released its revised forecast for 2025 that predicts the total number of passengers in 2025 will reach just shy of 5 billion, carried on 38.3 million flights.

Australia's Macquarie Asset Management has bought stakes in Bristol Airport (BRS), Birmingham Airport (BHX) and London City Airport from a Canadian investor.