Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
The imminent departure of CAE CFO Sonya Branco follows other recent sub-CEO management changes at the Montreal company, including the appointment of a new COO.
Maintenance & Training

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia’s decision to halt its Tokyo route underlines weakness in Japanese demand and Virgin’s lack of appetite for long-haul international services.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Embraer subsidiary OGMA has opened a new Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine shop that it expects to triple revenues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
UK regional airline startup Ecojet has signed an agreement to purchase 22 ZeroAvia ZA2000 hydrogen-electric powertrains.
Farnborough Airshow

By David Casey
Ryanair has urged the Irish government to raise the passenger cap on its Regional Airports Program from 1 million to 2 million passengers per annum.
Airports & Networks

Aviation Week Network Staff
Personnel changes were seen at several U.S., Caribbean and Indonesian airlines, a major U.S. supplier, and a pair of European industry service providers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China Southern Airlines said it is expecting to take delivery of its first Comac C919 airline at the end of August and has been training its staff in preparation.
Airlines & Lessors

Emirates‘ Business Class passengers can now select their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure across the airline’s four German gateways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Saudia has successfully concluded Hajj Season 1445H operations, marking the end of a 74-day journey.
Air Transport

Turkish Airlines is working to provide all passengers with free, unlimited, and fast connectivity service within two years, starting from the end of 2025.
Air Transport

By David Casey
Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat said the Star Alliance member wants to increase its footprint in Australia and Latin America.
Airports & Networks

During Routes Europe 2024, Jet2.com shared its recent successes and how strong relationships with partners were key to winning the Airline Category at the Routes Awards.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
As Farnborough Airshow 2024 comes to a close, we look at widebody passenger flight hours of operators that confirmed twin-aisle aircraft orders at the show.
Farnborough Airshow

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

GE AEROSPACE was selected by Avolon to implement Asset Transfer System (ATS) to provide real-time visibility and access to maintenance records via user-friendly digital interface, an enhanced OCR search, and third-party collaboration.

Air Transport

FLYYO, Romania leased ex-flynas A320-200 (3256) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation for ACMI operations.

Air Transport

JETBLUE plans in January to launch services at Manchester-Boston (to Florida), its 10th airport in New England.

Air Transport

ABRA agreed to order five A350s and option three; it is majority owner of GOL and AVIANCA (and soon WAMOS AIR).

Air Transport

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS leased new 737-8 (66359) from Air Lease Corporation.

Air Transport

BOEING resumed 737 MAX deliveries to China -- to XIAMEN AIRLINES (43842) -- after delay for CVR component review.

Air Transport

AIR FRANCE took delivery of new A350-900 (671) on lease from Air Lease Corporation (SPNWS; March 10, 2023).

Air Transport

EASTAR JET, Korea leased ex-Air Vanuatu 737-800 (42052) from Air Lease Corporation.

Air Transport

AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP had €165m net profit on €7.9b revenues in 2Q24 vs €612m on €7.6b in 2Q23; both traffic and capacity were up 4.1% for 88% PLF. AIR FRANCE GROUP earned €195m vs €481m; KLM GROUP earned €260m vs €263m.

Air Transport

SOUTHWEST had $367m net profit on record $7.4b revenues in 2Q24 vs $683m on $7.1b in 2Q23 and announced it is switching to assigned seats and will offer premium seating options. It expects to receive 20 737s in '24 vs 85 scheduled.

Air Transport

Ryan Green to Executive Vice President-Commercial Transformation of Southwest Airlines.

Air Transport