Air Transport

In July, Airbus delivered 77 aircraft to 40 customers, including 57 A320neo family aircraft, up four from June.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
CrowdStrike is pushing back against what it has termed a “misleading narrative” from Delta Air Lines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
Tailwind Air has ceased operating its seaplane service connecting Boston and New York, saying it wasn’t profitable.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By William Moore
Emissions are generally on the higher side considering Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways’ large fleets of luxuriously fitted widebody aircraft.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
The U.S. FAA’s scrutiny of Boeing is proving doubly challenging for Allegiant Air.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
For an airline group that came into being through consolidation, the failure of IAG's latest planned deal to take over Air Europa must be a big disappointment.
Airlines & Lessors

By Maksim Pyadushkin
Air Astana now expects to get its first Boeing 787-9 widebody nine months later than planned, according to the airline’s CEO.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European airlines including Lufthansa and easyJet have expressed doubts about plans for contrail monitoring and reporting.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
New York JFK’s new international terminal, set to open in 2026, is a test case for airport privatization in the US.
Airports & Networks

Saudia is adding Medan to its scheduled and regular flight network, making it the second destination in the Republic of Indonesia after the capital, Jakarta.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Pilling
Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the new CEO of Qatar Airways, is speedily stamping his own management philosophy and personal values on the airline.
Maintenance & Training

By Mark Pilling
Majid Khan, the new head of the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP), is confident he can help the country in its mission to increase inbound traffic.
Air Transport

Ahead of co-hosting Routes Europe 2025, Andalucia Tourism Board discussed the growing popularity of the region and insights into next year’s event.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Hong Kong International Airport has signed pacts with Airports Corporation Vietnam, Cambodia Airports, Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines to spur route development.
Airports & Networks

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to capitalize on.
Airports & Networks

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed an MoU with Satarem America to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia.
Emerging Technologies

VUELING, Spain leased ex-Lanmei A320-200 (5112) with CFM56s from Merx Aviation.

Air Transport

SPACEBEE AIRLINES, Uzbekistan agreed to lease ex-Sky Taxi 767-300BDSF (23201) from CAM for startup.

Air Transport

WIZZ AIR plans October 29 to begin twice-weekly Malmö-Bucharest/-Iasi, Romania (A320).

Air Transport

AERCAP reached agreement with Airbus to purchase 36 A320neo Family aircraft, previously on order with SPIRIT AIRLINES for delivery in 2027 and 2028, for lease to Spirit. Secondly, it also entered into a contingent purchase agreement with Airbus for up to 52 additional A320neo Family aircraft currently on order with Spirit for delivery in 2029 and 2031.

Air Transport

TRANSNUSA began daily Jakarta-Subang (A320).

Air Transport

SUN COUNTRY had $1.8m net income on $254m revenues in 2Q24 vs $20.6m on $261m in 2Q23. It has $153m liquidity.

Air Transport

AVOLON had $105m net profit on $660m lease revenue in 2Q24 vs $76m on $613m in 2Q23, and ended the quarter with owned/managed/committed fleet of 1,029 aircraft (vs 875); it says 98% of its orderbook is placed for 24 months.

Air Transport

AIR LEASE CORPORATION had $90.4m net profit on $667m revenues in 2Q24 vs $122m on $673m in 2Q23, feeling effects of delays from aircraft and engine OEMs; it has owned/managed/committed fleet of 848 aircraft vs 887 a year ago.

Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
Sun Country Airlines is keeping an eye on turbulence in the low-cost sector for other prospects.
Airlines & Lessors