Air Transport

In July, Airbus delivered 77 aircraft to 40 customers, including 57 A320neo family aircraft, up four from June.

CrowdStrike is pushing back against what it has termed a “misleading narrative” from Delta Air Lines.

Tailwind Air has ceased operating its seaplane service connecting Boston and New York, saying it wasn’t profitable.

Emissions are generally on the higher side considering Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways’ large fleets of luxuriously fitted widebody aircraft.

The U.S. FAA’s scrutiny of Boeing is proving doubly challenging for Allegiant Air.

For an airline group that came into being through consolidation, the failure of IAG's latest planned deal to take over Air Europa must be a big disappointment.

Air Astana now expects to get its first Boeing 787-9 widebody nine months later than planned, according to the airline’s CEO.

European airlines including Lufthansa and easyJet have expressed doubts about plans for contrail monitoring and reporting.

New York JFK’s new international terminal, set to open in 2026, is a test case for airport privatization in the US.

Ahead of co-hosting Routes Europe 2025, Andalucia Tourism Board discussed the growing popularity of the region and insights into next year’s event.

Hong Kong International Airport has signed pacts with Airports Corporation Vietnam, Cambodia Airports, Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines to spur route development.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to capitalize on.

SPACEBEE AIRLINES, Uzbekistan agreed to lease ex-Sky Taxi 767-300BDSF (23201) from CAM for startup.

WIZZ AIR plans October 29 to begin twice-weekly Malmö-Bucharest/-Iasi, Romania (A320).

AERCAP reached agreement with Airbus to purchase 36 A320neo Family aircraft, previously on order with SPIRIT AIRLINES for delivery in 2027 and 2028, for lease to Spirit. Secondly, it also entered into a contingent purchase agreement with Airbus for up to 52 additional A320neo Family aircraft currently on order with Spirit for delivery in 2029 and 2031.

VUELING, Spain leased ex-Lanmei A320-200 (5112) with CFM56s from Merx Aviation.

SUN COUNTRY had $1.8m net income on $254m revenues in 2Q24 vs $20.6m on $261m in 2Q23. It has $153m liquidity.

TRANSNUSA began daily Jakarta-Subang (A320).

AVOLON had $105m net profit on $660m lease revenue in 2Q24 vs $76m on $613m in 2Q23, and ended the quarter with owned/managed/committed fleet of 1,029 aircraft (vs 875); it says 98% of its orderbook is placed for 24 months.

AIR LEASE CORPORATION had $90.4m net profit on $667m revenues in 2Q24 vs $122m on $673m in 2Q23, feeling effects of delays from aircraft and engine OEMs; it has owned/managed/committed fleet of 848 aircraft vs 887 a year ago.

Sun Country Airlines is keeping an eye on turbulence in the low-cost sector for other prospects.

After abandoning its planned Air Europa acquisition, IAG says it will continue developing its smaller Spanish long-haul brand Level.

For years, the FAA has faced heated criticism from the drone industry that it was moving too slowly on authorizing commercial drone operations.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase deal with a leading Japanese energy company that will help it meet its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage target.

French airlines operating to French overseas territories in the Caribbean await the outcome of a legal process challenging higher fuel costs imposed there.