Air Transport

THAI AIRASIA plans October 1 to begin daily Bangkok Don Mueang-Lampang, Thailand (A320).

Air Transport

VIRGIN ATLANTIC plans October 25 to suspend daily Heathrow-Shanghai (787-9) due to inability to fly over Russia.

Air Transport

ATLAS AIR completed acquisition of ex-China Airlines 747-400F (30766) (SPNWS; May 17).

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ACIA AERO LEASING acquired four ex-Garuda ATR 72-600s (1132/1181/1249/1254) in deal arranged by Blueberry Aviation.

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ANA

ANA leased one PW1127G spare from SMBC Aero Engine Lease.

Air Transport

AIR ARABIA leased ex-China Eastern A320-200 (5136) with CFM56s from Aviation Capital Group.

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CHINA EASTERN plans September 26 to begin Shanghai-Venice, Italy and Xi'an-Milan, Italy (A330).

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EMIRATES SKYCARGO ordered five more 777Fs for delivery in 2025-2026, and has now ordered 10.

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SWIFTAIR, Spain was selected by FedEx Express to operate ATR 72-600F (1762) on CMI basis.

Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
Four months into federally mediated negotiations, flight attendants at United Airlines are set to take a strike authorization vote.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing's struggles and Airbus’ acknowledgment that its narrowbody rate ramp-up schedule was too ambitious means more opportunity for aftermarket providers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Finland is lagging behind other European counties in its post-pandemic recovery.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Airline pilots have reported a worsening of the GPS spoofing problem, as a new “hotspot” has appeared around the southern Russian port city of Novorossiysk.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) is introducing an incentive-based scheme aimed at encouraging airlines to launch new routes to and from Hong Kong.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
After 10 years of operating a single E195, Aurigny Air Services has sold the aircraft to Azorra as it seeks to consolidate its fleet around ATR 72 operations.
Small Narrowbody Jets

Routes 360 members share their latest insights and notable developments this week.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Eastern Airlines plans to offer flights to Milan and Venice from September.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean has resigned, with Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra taking responsibility for transport on an interim basis.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic’s flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong will cease in late October.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Emirates SkyCargo has ordered a further five Boeing 777F freighters, as it makes a substantial addition to its dedicated cargo fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
SATS has linked up with China’s SF Group to expand on strategic collaboration and develop new air cargo solutions in major hubs, especially for e-commerce.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
From Oct. 1, Thai AirAsia will open daily service between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok and Lampang Airport (LPT).
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The carrier’s latest step forward in its plans for Scandinavian Airlines highlights the strong potential of the country’s aviation market.
Airlines & Lessors

AIRCASTLE priced $500m in senior notes due 2031 to finance aircraft acquisitions and/or refinance existing debt.

Air Transport

IBOM AIR, Nigeria is expected to purchase ex-Air Senegal A220-300 (55089) from Carlyle Aviation Partners.

Air Transport