Air Transport

A selection of new routes starting in June, including Scandinavian Airlines adding Atlanta; Delta Air Lines returning to Taiwan; and Emirates offering its first passenger flights to Colombia.

Canadian carrier WestJet is evaluating the performance of its twin-aisle jets this summer to determine if an evolution of its Boeing 787 fleet is necessary.

ANA CEO Shinichi Inoue says the airline is on track to reinstate domestic flights in July after Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues grounded many of its A320neos.

The CEO of Turkish leisure carrier Pegasus Airlines expects to take a decision on her carrier's fleet requirements beyond 2029 in the near future.

JAL’s next order priority will be regional jets and turboprops for its domestic fleet; the group wants to begin replacing its regional aircraft from 2028-2029.

Calgary-based Lynx Air operated nine Boeing 737-8s at the time it ceased operations.

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss indicated that a return to London Gatwick is under consideration.

European elections are taking place June 9, and the Italian government is exerting substantial pressure on the European Commission to allow the deal.

The CEO of Dominican Republic airport operator Aerodom says an open skies accord with the U.S. would lead to more balance in the market.

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

Qatar Airways officially touched down at Tashkent International Airport (TAS) in Uzbekistan on June 2, 2024.

Panasonic Avionics has signed an agreement with Air Arabia for the installation of its eXW wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution across 172 aircraft.

IATA has launched IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution to optimise airline fuel consumption, using aggregated and anonymised flight and fuel data.

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc have signed an MoU to boost commercial and operational ties.

A Qatar Airways pilot joined a Boeing ecoDemonstrator test flight for a demonstration of the latest version of the Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro app.

IATA, Emirates, and Airbus will deliver a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme for the Airbus A350 type rating.

A breakdown in negotiations with a private shareholder has rendered South African Airways’ future uncertain once again.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat says the airline is working to close an order for Boeing 737 MAXs and 787s.

IndiGo's order volume means delivery delays from Airbus are less damaging to the LCC, CEO Pieter Elbers says.

IATA is seeing increased interest from airlines in its Turbulence Aware data-exchange platform following an uptick in severe turbulence-related incidents

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines have signed an agreement that will see collaboration on interline connectivity, codesharing, cargo and loyalty programs.

During oral arguments for American Airline's NEA appeal, the carrier expressed interest in future cooperation with JetBlue.

Thai Airways is looking to induct additional narrowbodies into its fleet as it aims to create a more “proportionate” fleet composition.

CPAT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Romania's Animawings to provide A220 and A320 pilot and cabin crew training courseware.

Ann Ardizzone to Vice President of Special Projects for Alaska Airlines.