Air Transport

QANTASLINK says it will retire its last 717-200 at end of October; fleet is being replaced with A220s.

Air Transport

LOT POLISH AIRLINES leased ex-Bonza 737-8 (43974) from Anka Aviation Capital, Dublin.

Air Transport

JET TEST, NV says it completed four 747-400 ferry flights, between Kyrgyzstan, China, Belgium, and Germany (21,979 nm), in six days.

Air Transport

MANDARIN AIRLINES ordered another ATR 72-600 for delivery in 1Q26; three of the six previously ordered at last year’s Paris Air Show have been delivered, while deliveries of the next three are scheduled for 2H25 (SPNWS; June 23, '23).

Air Transport

TRANSAVIA FRANCE took delivery of another new A320neo (12256) with LEAP-1As on lease from Avolon.

Air Transport

UNITED AIRLINES is now expecting delivery of its first A321XLR in January 2026 vs 2024 as originally planned.

Air Transport

IATA added China United Airlines and Air Incheon as new members.

Air Transport

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Additionally, Boeing plans to conclude production of the 767F freighter, a decision that also reflects impacts from the IAM work stoppage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
The FAA’s current oversight of Boeing production issues is not effective, according to auditors from the DOT's Office of Inspector General.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Many advanced air mobility (AAM) startups have spent the better part of the last decade researching, designing and prototyping.
Emerging Technologies

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Uzbekistan-based startup Centrum Air plans to boost its capacity in 2025 by introducing widebody aircraft to its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is reducing its 2025 offering at Hamburg Airport by 1,000 flights, citing a "completely disproportionate increase in charges."
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Dubai-based Emirates Airline reports that it will open its advanced pilot training facility later in 2024.
Maintenance & Training

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airbus is adhering to its production ramp-up target of delivering 770 aircraft in 2024, CEO of Airbus’s commercial aircraft business Christian Scherer said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Lilium has received initial approval for a €220 million ($240 million) French government support package, industry sources tell Aviation Week.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
The commercial aerospace aftermarket is continuing to grow steadily into the fourth quarter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Taiwanese carrier Mandarin announced a firm order for one ATR 72-600 on Oct. 11, following up on a previous order for six ATR 72s placed in June 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

U.S. carrier United Airlines is set to commence non-stop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, to Dakar, Senegal, operating year-round from May 25.
Airports & Networks

Turkey's AJet has launched new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, continuing its network expansion.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways is boosting its weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to ten a week from 15 December, 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Collins Aerospace is working on future cockpit concepts that may increase the availability and integrity of the information the crew relies on.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Philippine government has kick-started the process of privatizing Davao International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Japanese LCC Zipair plans to add its fifth U.S. destination next year with flights to Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
With the upcoming NBAA event Oct. 22-24, Flight Friday looks at the recovery and sustained post-pandemic utilization levels within the business aviation sector.
Business Aviation