Emissions are generally on the higher side considering Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways’ large fleets of luxuriously fitted widebody aircraft.
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.
Hong Kong International Airport has signed pacts with Airports Corporation Vietnam, Cambodia Airports, Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines to spur route development.
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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.
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.
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.