Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
The carrier has three Airbus A321LRs with additional fuel tanks; it plans to modify three more in the first quarter of 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic and BA are making changes to their networks because of issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power their Boeing 787 fleets.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finance has signed an agreement confirming EC concessions, clearing the way for Lufthansa’s takeover of ITA Airways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has announced the rebranding of the ARJ21 as the C909 at the Zhuhai Airshow, where it also added 60 firm orders to the regional jet’s backlog.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By David Casey
JCAS Airways initially plans to operate two routes from Osaka’s Kansai International Airport using ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Airports & Networks

In the first issue of SHOW BUSINESS at the 2024 Bahrain International Airshow, our team reports from the Manama Air Power Symposium.
Aerospace

Riyadh Air has entered a partnership with Panasonic Avionics as its official partner for inflight entertainment (IFE).
Emerging Technologies

A new regional start-up airline is hoping to fill the aviation gap in service routes within the Cabo Verde islands.
Air Transport

IndiGo has launched a new direct route between Goa and Bhopal, beginning December 01, 2024.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
New Zealand regulators have reauthorized the joint venture between Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific for an additional five years.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines is considering orders for regional jets next year, as the flag carrier continues its fleet modernization program with more jet deliveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Air China will be the launch customer for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Avia Solutions Group has ordered 40 737-8s and taken options on 40 more, the first direct purchase of Boeing aircraft for the full-service lease specialist.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Speaking to Routes in Bahrain during Routes World 2024 Hermes Airports discussed its recent efforts to overcome a seasonal imbalance and key targets for growth.
Airports & Networks

Mike Stengel
New aircraft deliveries will not enable fleet age to decline meaningfully, so OEMs, airlines and the aftermarket must prepare accordingly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Staff

Deepak Rajawat to Chief Financial Officer of Air India Express.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

GE AEROSPACE was selected by TUI Airline to provide Fuel Insight and FlightPulse software to optimize fuel efficiency/(sustainable)operations.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

AERLINK, Australia leased ex-Danish Air Transport ATR 42-500 (501) from Capstone Aviation.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

AVION EXPRESS BRASIL launched fourth stage of process of earning AOC to begin ACMI operations in early 2025.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

TURKISH AIRLINES leased ex-Scoot A320-200 (5073) with V2500s from JP Lease, Japan.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

Vinod Kannan to Chief Integration Officer of Air India Group.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

TURKISH AIRLINES leased second ex-IndiGo A320neo (8168) with GTFs from Fuyo in deal arranged by ALM.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

PELITA AIR SERVICE, Indonesia leased ex-Air Cairo A320-200 (4510) with CFM56s from BOC Aviation.

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

CEBU PACIFIC plans January 16 to begin thrice-weekly Manila-Sapporo, Japan (A320).

Air Transport

Aviation Week Staff

AIR CONGO plans December 2024 launch with two 737-800s provided by one of its backers, ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES.

Air Transport