Air Transport

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) discussed what it meant to receive the Under 5 Million Passenger category award during Routes Americas 2024.

Berlin-based travel-tech company Airsiders spoke to Routes during Routes Europe 2024 in Aarhus to discuss their innovative solutions for the aviation industry.

JetBlue Airways is set to launch flights from New York’s Long Island MacArthur Airport in October and has received approval to codeshare with British Airways.

Rex informed the Australian stock exchange that its COO Neville Howell has been appointed CEO for a two-year term.

Leaders from across the aviation sector are gathering in New Delhi for the inaugural Aviation India Summit and Exhibition, taking place June 12-13.

Etihad Airways and Egyptair have signed an MoU to enhance commercial and operational ties.

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will resume direct flight from Casablanca to São Paulo. This is the airline's longest-planned nonstop route.

The global market for sustainable aviation fuel is at a turning point as most of the fuel consumed in 2025 will be under a mandate, SkyNRG says.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) spoke to Routes about what it meant to be crowned the winner of the Over 20 Million Passengers category at the Routes Awards.

Sebastian Lourier to Chief Operating Officer of K2 Aviation, Dublin.

VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS plans March 30 to begin London Heathrow-Toronto (A330-900).

EL AL announced plans to acquire 30 737 MAXs under purchase and lease agreements for delivery starting in 2027.

WESTJET announced its AMFA-represented workers failed to ratify new contract; it will restart negotiations.

ALTA members carried 38.8m pax in April, up 7.4% vs April 2023; international traffic increased 10%.

Raymond Sisson to President of UrbanLink Air Mobility, Miami.

JETBLUE plans in October to begin Long Island MacArthur Airport-Orlando/-West Palm Beach/-Fort Lauderdale (A220).

CATHAY GROUP reactivated A330-300 (548), the last of 85 aircraft that had been in long-term storage in Australia/Spain.

PIVOT HOLDING COMPANY CANADA acquired PIVOT AIRLINES from Binder Capital as part of management buyout with support from Boston-based SMART GREEN AVIATION GROUP (24.9%). Pivot currently has a Dash 8 and CRJ.

Karl Ryan to Managing Partner of K2 Aviation, Dublin.

Patrick Leopold to Senior Vice President-Trading of SMBC Aero Engine Lease, Amsterdam.

Michael Howard to Chief Financial Officer of K2 Aviation, Dublin.

Charles Graham to Executive Chairman of K2 Aviation, Dublin.

KAHALA AVIATION GROUP was renamed K2 AVIATION to focus on mid-to-end-of-life commercial aircraft investments.

GA TELESIS upsized its ABL credit facility by $50m to $275m; HSBC Bank USA and Fifth Third Bank were lead arrangers.