Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The biofuels facility in Rotterdam is designed to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel from waste.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The U.S. and the Dominican Republic have finalized the terms of a new air transport agreement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
São Paulo-based Azul was launched 15 years ago by John Rodgerson and other executives who had previously worked at US independent carrier JetBlue.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s move to acquire a stake in ITA Airways after remedies were agreed on to address Brussels' competition concerns.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Cyprus Airways will reduce the number of Airbus A220s acquired over the course of the decade, but still sees the aircraft as a valuable component of its fleet.
Small Narrowbody Jets

Turkish Airlines has ordered more four more Boeing 777.
Air Transport

IATA has called on Africa’s governments to take advantage of a strengthening aviation sector to maximise its benefits for economic and social development.
Aerospace

IATA has urged South Africa’s new Government of National Unity to continue prioritising the development of its aviation sector.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Plans to make the UAE one of the first sites for revolutionary urban air mobility (UAM) have advanced with two significant contracts.
Air Transport

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

By Aaron Karp
The FAA has granted another $289 million to U.S. airports for infrastructure projects, including $66.7 million to PHX for taxiway work.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams, Guy Ferneyhough
The GEnx-1B has extended its lead over the Trent 1000 among Boeing 787 customers in recent years despite Rolls-Royce's best efforts to improve its engine.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois, Graham Warwick, Victoria Moores
As pressure to cut aviation’s environmental impact intensifies, non-CO2 emissions are in the spotlight.
Farnborough Airshow

TAROM, Romania agreed to lease two 737-8s from CDB Leasing for delivery in December 2025/January 2026.

Air Transport

Tom Hsieh to Chief Executive Officer of Ravn Alaska.

Air Transport

WESTJET sold second 737-8 (60552) to Clover Aviation Capital for leaseback under multi-aircraft deal.

Air Transport

SETNA iO acquired two A320-200s (2830/2851; leased to GLOBALX for four more years, then headed for disassembly).

Air Transport

Dana Shapir Alviene to Senior Vice President-Inflight and Airport Experience of Spirit Airlines.

Air Transport

BONZA, Australia was placed into liquidation due to inability to secure rescue package; it suspended service on April 30.

Air Transport

CEBU PACIFIC signed MOU to order 102 GTF-powered A321neos, and option 50; delivery schedule is TBA.

Air Transport

Fred Cromer to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Spirit Airlines; Tomas Ranaldi was promoted to Vice President-Financial Planning and Analysis.

Air Transport

Louis Saint-Cyr to President-Hawai'i Operations of Surf Air Mobility.

Air Transport

AIRBALTIC plans to begin Rega-Sharm El Sheikh/Hurghada in late October and Riga-Innsbruck on December 22 (A220).

Air Transport

AIR CANADA agreed to lease eight 737-8s from BOC Aviation for delivery in 2024 and entry into service in 2025.

Air Transport

Zhang Xiaolu to Chairman of the Board of BOC Aviation, Singapore. She remains as a member of the Strategy and Budget Committee.

Air Transport