Air Transport

SKYWEST AIRLINES (Delta Connection) plans February 27 to begin twice-daily Austin, TX-New Orleans (E175).

Air Transport

FLAIR AIRLINES, Canada is introducing $1 base fares on different routes across its network throughout the year.

Air Transport

AERO plans September 20 to begin weekly Van Nuys-Napa Valley, CA (ERJ135).

Air Transport

Erik Strickland to Vice President-Safety, Operations, and Regulatory Affairs of the Regional Airline Association, Washington, DC.

Air Transport

AIRSIAL, Pakistan agreed to lease two A320-200s (TBA) from BOC Aviation from 1H25, increasing its fleet to seven.

Air Transport

AVELO AIR leased ex-GOL 737-700 (34295) from BBAM and ex-Aerolineas Argentinas 737-800 (36886) from FTAI.

Air Transport

GULF AIR received EASA certification to perform A320 and 787 base maintenance out of Bahrain International Airport.

Air Transport

NATIONAL JET EXPRESS (NJE), Australia leased ex-Flybe Dash 8-400 (4323) from Avmax Aircraft Leasing.

Air Transport

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA and AIR NEW ZEALAND secured govt authorization for new trans-Tasman codeshare agreement.

Air Transport

AIRBUS rolled out first A321XLR (11520) for AMERICAN AIRLINES, which has ordered 50.

Aerospace

ATR

ATR delivered its 1,700th aircraft, an ATR 72-600 to AIR CORSICA, completing its transition from -500s to -600s.

Aerospace

By Christine Boynton
Southwest is set for a Sept. 9 meeting with Elliott Investment Management but compromise on what Elliott ultimately seeks—new leadership at the helm—is elusive.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has finalized updates to transport category airplane certification-related safety evaluations, harmonizing FAA’s rules with similar European standards.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By William Moore
This week’s Carbon Analysis looks at International Airlines Group (IAG) as we assess IAG carriers Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia and Vueling.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Guy Norris
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator made a successful second flight from Mojave Air & Space Port, California, on Aug. 26.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France and Lufthansa are among airlines to have suspended flights to and from Beirut amid an intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and UFO are calling its members to go on a four-day strike starting Aug. 27.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
H3 Dynamics will supply fuel cells to a project developing a modular, distributed hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system for future regional aircraft
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Australian government is unlocking funds to support the development of nascent low carbon aviation fuel technologies and new feedstock.
Sustainability

By Adrian Schofield
Canberra has released a new white paper describing long-term policy aims for the aviation sector, including the establishment of an aviation ombudsman.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Airlines says it will “temporarily reduce” its network from now until December on the heels of service disruptions, including delays and turnbacks.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford
Carriers are bolstering resilience to growing cybersecurity threats, while regulators work to encourage collaboration around risks and harmonize standards.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airlines & Lessors

CHAM WINGS AIRLINES, Syria acquired ex-Magic Air A320-200 (2600) with V2500s; aircraft had been parked at Minsk.

Air Transport

FRONTIER AIRLINES agreed to sell 15 new A320neos with GTFs to BOC Aviation for leaseback from 2025/2026.

Air Transport