Air Transport

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

China’s largest privately owned airline, Juneyao Air, is in the process of expanding its small shareholding in codeshare partner China Eastern Airlines.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has confirmed its intention to operate at the new Western Sydney International Airport, which is expected to begin flights in 2026.

The case of the small German startup shows how challenging it is to get the SAF industry off the ground.

FLIGHT DATA SYSTEMS, TX was selected by SmartLynx Airlines to provide CVR and FDR readout solutions to expedite aircraft maintenance procedures.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The FAA has finalized updates to transport category airplane certification-related safety evaluations, harmonizing FAA’s rules with similar European standards.

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

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

Air France and Lufthansa are among airlines to have suspended flights to and from Beirut amid an intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) and UFO are calling its members to go on a four-day strike starting Aug. 27.

H3 Dynamics will supply fuel cells to a project developing a modular, distributed hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system for future regional aircraft

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

Canberra has released a new white paper describing long-term policy aims for the aviation sector, including the establishment of an aviation ombudsman.