Air Transport

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

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.

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

China Eastern Airlines plans to offer flights to Milan and Venice from September.

EU Transport Commissioner Adina Vălean has resigned, with Climate Action Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra taking responsibility for transport on an interim basis.

Ethiopian Airlines has been awarded the Global Recognition and Appreciation Award at the First International Post-COVID conference held in Toronto.

Emirates SkyCargo has ordered five additional Boeing 777 Freighters.

Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia have launched a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.

To support Flydubai’s growth trajectory, there is an ongoing recruitment drive to add more professionals to its workforce.

TAAG Angola Airlines' new aircraft, namely the A220 and B787 Dreamliner ordered at Airbus and Boeing will be delivered with the new livery.

Riyadh Air and Delta Air Lines have signed a Strategic Cooperation MoU with the goal of introducing a broad range of benefits for customers traveling between North America and Saudi Arabia.

Virgin Atlantic’s flights between London Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong will cease in late October.

Emirates SkyCargo has ordered a further five Boeing 777F freighters, as it makes a substantial addition to its dedicated cargo fleet.

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.

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

The carrier’s latest step forward in its plans for Scandinavian Airlines highlights the strong potential of the country’s aviation market.

EASTAR JET, Korea leased ex-GOL 737-800 (35827) from AerCap.

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS leased three A320-200s (7213/7262/7988) with V2500s from CALC (SPNWS; May 17).

MAERSK AIR CARGO, Denmark took delivery of its first new 777F (67867); second is due by end '24 (SPNWS; May 24).

US DOT reports US airlines carried 81.2m pax in April 2024 (70.6m domestic/10.7m intl.), up 4.7% vs April 2023.

JETSMART, Chile took delivery of new A320neo (12001) with GTFs on lease from BOC Aviation.