Air Transport

BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA received AOC from Australia's CASA to begin in-country commercial operations with 737s.

Air Transport

AERGO CAPITAL has acquired two 737-800s (34989/40308; leased to T'WAY AIR) from SMBC Aviation Capital.

Air Transport

ALASKA AIR GROUP announced that time period for US DOJ to complete regulatory investigation of its proposed merger with HAWAIIAN AIRLINES has expired; deal, to close in mid-2025, still needs final approval from US DOT.

Air Transport

QATAR AIRWAYS acquired 25% stake in AIRLINK, South Africa (27 ERJs/39 E-Jets) to enhance code-sharing partnership.

Air Transport

FIJI AIRWAYS agreed to lease three new ATR 72-600s from Nordic Aviation Capital (deliveries TBA).

Air Transport

LUFTHANSA SYSTEMS was selected by Neos to provide NetLine/Crew crew management system.

Air Transport

ITA AIRWAYS, Italy secured $240m in debt financing from AIP Capital, secured by three 2024-build A330-900s.

Air Transport

QANTAS retired its last 737-400SF (24796) to operate an all-Airbus freighter fleet (now six A321P2Fs/two A330P2Fs).

Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
According to a new report from the AIA, the U.S. aerospace and defense (A&D) industry’s workforce suffered a 13% attrition rate last year.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
WestJet aircraft damaged in a hailstorm are beginning to return to service, the carrier has confirmed, with repairs completed on one Boeing 737-8 and one 787.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
IAI is seeking an STC from the FAA that will kick-start work on P2F conversions of Boeing 777-300s at four sites in South Korea, the UAE and the U.S.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Sponsored by Embraer
Down the Embraer Commercial Aviation 20-year Market Outlook - the forecast for worldwide demand for new jets and turboprops in the sub-150-seat category.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Victoria Moores
SkyTeam member Kenya Airways is looking to conclude its capital restructuring and secure a strategic equity investment.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Qatar Airways announced on Aug. 20 that it has acquired a 25% stake in South Africa’s regional carrier Airlink.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce 27 new frequencies on eight routes for its winter schedule to meet strong demand for transit traffic between North America and Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Qatar Airways plans to offer eight flights per day to London Heathrow Airport from late October.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
London City Airport has been cleared to grow from 6.5 to 9 million passengers annually, although plans to extend its Saturday opening hours have been rejected.
Airports & Networks

Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink.
Aerospace

Saudia continues to top the global list for on-time performance (OTP), achieving this for the second time consecutively.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways has launched additional flights to London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo, Japan for the 2024-2025 season.
Airports & Networks

Passenger traffic in UAE airports increased by 14.2% in the first half of 2024.
Air Transport

IndiGo will launch a new direct route connecting New Delhi and Vijayawada from September 14.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey, Christine Boynton
Alaska Airlines’ planned $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines has cleared a key regulatory hurdle.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
FAA funds sustainability projects; faster cryogenic fueling; hydrogen in a box; and sharkskins for 777s.
Emerging Technologies

By Sean Broderick
Prospective pilots have plenty of options for earning a commercial license, but better standards would improve the process.
Safety, Ops & Regulation