Air Transport

By Alan Dron
The top priority of Middle East Airlines (MEA) is to keep open a lifeline for Lebanon during the current conflict, according to the airline’s chairman.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
After getting its first A350-1000, Ethiopian Airlines is working to fill gaps in its fleet through leases while weighing orders for both small narrowbodies and freighters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is turning to investments in new border and security technologies to enhance passenger experience at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Saudi Arabia’s ACP is seeking to attract a further 10 new airlines to the country over the next 12 months, targeting carriers from the U.S., Europe and Asia.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The Irish High Court stayed the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) capping capacity at Dublin Airport (DUB) to 25.2 million seats for the 2025 summer schedule.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific expects dramatic capacity growth this year and in 2025, as it takes advantage of cuts by its main rival and slow expansion by regional competitors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Carriers in the Levant continue to operate under extreme conditions.
Airlines & Lessors

Steve Costley

AERGO CAPITAL purchased A321-200 (6976; leased to WIZZ AIR) with V2500s from FPG Amentum.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

CARGOJET had C$29.7m net income in 3Q24 (vs C$10.5m in 3Q23) on 15% higher revenues; it now has 41 aircraft.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

AIR ASTANA earned US$128.8m on US$410m revenues in 3Q24 vs $114.4m on $371.5m in 3Q23; it has 56 aircraft.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

EASTAR JET, Korea agreed to lease three new 737-8s from DAE for delivery 3Q25-1Q26.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION secured new 5-year, $1b revolving credit facility with Bank of America, N.A., replacing its existing $500m facility.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

AZZERA was selected by Flair Airlines to implement its CELESETE platform for CORSIA compliance and fleet emissions monitoring/management.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

Tomáš Ján to Director of Flight Operations of SmartLynx Airlines.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES took delivery of its first (691) of four 395-seat A350-1000s (SPNWS; October 25).

Air Transport

Steve Costley

FLYBONDI wet-leased (ACMI) two 737-800s from Spain's AlbaStar to operate through end of summer 2025 season.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

AIRBALTIC took delivery of its 49th A220-300 (55308). It has 31 remaining on order, plus purchase rights for 20 more.

Air Transport

Steve Costley

RISE AIR, Canada committed to acquire three ATR 72-600s: one ordered for 2025 and two leased for 2026.

Air Transport

Harrell Leisure And Business Fares and Cost-Per-Mile.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Kurt Hofmann
Although Turkish Airlines has faced challenges with delivery delays and GTF engine-related groundings, it expects to operate a fleet of 530 aircraft in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Oman Air is in the process of disposing of its fleet of Airbus A330s, as it progresses with a major transformation plan to become profitable.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
ERA Director General Montserrat Barriga is calling on the EU to add sustainability criteria to regulations that govern public service obligation (PSO) routes.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is looking to create two distinct versions among its new order for 60 Airbus A321neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa’s planned takeover of ITA Airways has hit a last-minute snag as a dispute over the final purchase price delayed a crucial regulatory step.
Airlines & Lessors

Super Terminal Expo
The inaugural Super Terminal Expo 2024 opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, to more than 500 international and local aviation professionals.
Air Transport