Air Transport

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Garuda Indonesia have formally entered into a joint business agreement after Japanese regulators granted antitrust immunity.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines intends to postpone investments, cut costs and take measures to increase productivity as part of a bid to improve operating profit.

Türkiye’s airlines and airports have large growth ambitions.

The SunExpress CEO said delivery delays at Boeing are significantly impacting the Turkish carrier's fleet planning.

IndiGo has unveiled a new route connecting Pune and Bhopal which will commence October 27, 2024.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has resumed passenger services to Lagos, Nigeria, with a daily service.

Saudia has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. The agreement builds on the airlines’ existing interline relationship.

Singapore plans to build a second Airport Logistics Park at Changi Airport as the government prepares to increase the airport’s cargo handling capacity.

ST Engineering has finalized a 15-year deal with Akasa Air, providing engine MRO services for the airline’s Leap 1B-powered Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft.

An aircraft has landed at the new Western Sydney International Airport for the first time as the facility prepares to open in 2026.

Qatar Airways will open service between Doha International and Toronto Pearson in December.

As the aviation industry continues to evolve, the concept of the aerotropolis—a metropolitan subregion where the layout, infrastructure, and economy are centred around an airport—has gained significant traction.

Talk of a pilot shortage has softened, but the need persists to increase opportunities to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.

The French aviation accident authority is investing in more equipment to get better investigation results faster.

The manufacturer is working to certify the first auto-takeoff system with Brazilian, European and U.S. regulators.

QATAR AIRWAYS plans December 11 to begin thrice-weekly Doha-Toronto Pearson (777-300ER).

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE entered into a Series A preferred stock purchase agreement with the Development Bank of Japan to refinance $50m of Series A-1/A-2 preferred stock into single $65m preferred stock series with 7-year term.

GENESIS acquired A320-200 (3596; leased to HESTON AIRLINES, Lithuania) with CFM56s from SMBC Aviation Capital.

MARABU AIRLINES leased ex-IndiGo A320neo (8259) with JTFs from Jackson Square Aviation.

ROLLS-ROYCE & PARTNERS FINANCE established subsidiary at GIFT City, India, which finalized first transaction with Akasa Air for long-term sale and leaseback solution for two LEAP-1Bs delivering in September/October 2024.

AIR INDIA EXPRESS completed merger with AIX CONNECT (formerly AirAsia India), integrating its 22 A320s into fleet.

Peter Glade to Chief Commercial Officer of TUI Airline, Germany (effective November 1).

ROYAL JORDANIAN began twice-weekly Amman-Berlin Brandenburg (A319).

LOT POLISH AIRLINES leased ex-Bonza 737-8 (62533) from Altitude Aircraft Leasing.

CEBU PACIFIC finalized order for 70 GTF-powered A321neos, increasing its backlog with Airbus to 94 A320neo Family aircraft (to join fleet of 61 ceo/neos) and seven A330neos. It signed LOI for up to 152 at Farnborough (SPNWS; July 5).