Air Transport

SAS sold another new A320neo (12066) to Aviation Capital Group for leaseback as part of multi-aircraft deal (now at 11).

PNG AIR leased ex-Virgin Australia ATR 72-600 (1025) for six years from Avation, which now has 100% fleet utilization.

SINGAPORE CHANGI handled 16.5m pax in 1Q24, up 0.5% vs 1Q19.

LAX handled 6.3m pax in March, up 5.1% vs March 2023; cargo fell 4.6%.

Although Lufthansa is reporting a higher than expected first quarter loss, the airline remains confident for the summer season and possible ITA Airways deal.

IndiGo will take delivery of its first Airbus A350s in 2027, opening up the potential to develop several international connecting hubs across India.

MTU Aero Engines continues to roll out new protocols to reduce Pratt & Whitney PW1000G overhaul turnaround times (TAT) .

The restructuring measures include a debt write-off of €49.5 million corresponding to the rescue aid amount, and a capital injection of €45.8 million.

Rolls and Turkish Airlines intend to explore potential development of building an MRO capability for the Trent XWB in Turkey along further supply chain sourcing.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh's comments come as the EU prepares for the start of mandatory non-CO2 reporting on Jan. 1, 2025.

The work will culminate with flights of a De Havilland Dash 7 regional airliner modified with a hybrid-electric propulsion system in 2026.

The green aircraft carrying serial number MSN97001 headed west after completing flight-testing with manufacturer UAC that began in August 2023.

Australian domestic carrier Bonza offered flights to 21 destinations prior to its suspension and was the sole operator on 85% of the routes it served.

The Tikehau Aero Partenaires 2 fund is aimed at supporting small- and medium-size companies in the aerospace sector.

Air France-KLM is gearing up for a “promising” summer season following a first quarter that saw disruptive events and cargo challenges take a financial toll.

Elysian has expanded the advisory board providing input on the design, development and operation of its proposed 90-passenger battery-electric aircraft, the E9X.

LCC Bonza has halted flights and entered voluntary administration, as the relative newcomer to the Australian domestic market considers its survival options.

IATA has called for urgent action to deepen the understanding on the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails.

On 26 April, World Pilots’ Day, Emirates announced significant changes to recruitment, including higher salaries and new roles.

Latvian carrier airBaltic is looking to reposition Riga as a north-south hub, tapping connecting traffic flows from the Balkans.

TAP Portugal is using buffer time and closer cooperation, particularly with airports, to protect against operational disruption and unpredictable events.

Boeing never built the 7J7, but its legacy continues to be felt to this day. Listen in to hear how technology once studied for that program could re-emerge on the company’s next new airplane almost 40 years later.

KM Malta’s strategy will be to target high-value business and tourism flows with higher frequencies on core routes.

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