Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
The aerospace industry is about to face new constraints in raw material supply, due to geopolitical tensions and needs for emerging technologies, GIFAS said.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Thai cargo startup Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a converted ATR 72-500F turboprop freighter.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Traffic for the leading Chinese carriers during Q1 2024 reveal record-high performances, with positive year-on-year increases, as well as growth against Q1 2019.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
SAS is hoping to turn its attention to future fleet planning, as well as the deployment of two Airbus A350s scheduled to arrive in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Group’s newest AOC, Lufthansa City Airlines, will begin flying on June 26 and now plans to add Airbus A320neos to its future fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
In the short term, French airlines are preparing for an air traffic control (ATC) strike that could have an “enormous” impact on operations.
Airlines & Lessors

Etihad Airways will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from November 1, 2024.
Airports & Networks

Saudia has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Emerging Technologies

The event will be hosted by the Government of Spain, The Regional Ministry for Tourism, Culture and Sport of the Government of Andalucia, and Seville City Hall.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair’s long-awaited narrowbody fleet decision will not come until its balance sheet has been addressed, the airline says.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Hannover Airport has made significant strides in expanding traffic to major hubs and expects passenger growth to be more than 15% during 2024.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Lithuanian Airports has adapted its strategy to compensate for a loss of traffic from Russia and Ukraine.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The operator of Larnaka and Pafos airports in Cyprus is looking to add connectivity to more major European capitals and reduce the seasonality of the market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff speaks on the switch to SkyTeam, creating opportunities out of reach during the carrier’s tenure in Star Alliance.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum has handed its wet-lease flying to CityJet, as the two companies begin to roll out their post-merger integration.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
SAS President and CEO Anko van der Werff opens up about the airline’s restructure, the switch from Star Alliance to SkyTeam and the reorganization of its fleet.
Window Seat Podcast

JETBLUE had $716m net loss on $2.2b revenues in 1Q24 vs $192m loss on $2.3b in 1Q23; y-o-y capacity fell 2.7%.

Air Transport

SILVER AIRWAYS has eclipsed 76,000 flight hours/2.1m pax with its ATR fleet of 14 aircraft over last five years.

Air Transport

LUFTHANSA CITY AIRLINES plans to launch operations on June 26 at Munich with four A319s, serving Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Hanover, Birmingham, Bordeaux and Manchester; it will transition fleet to 60 A220s.

Air Transport

FINNAIR GROUP lost €11.6m on €681.5m revenues in 1Q24 vs €0.9m profit on €694.7m in 1Q23; Finnair has 55 aircraft.

Air Transport

By Lori Ranson
Volaris' major issues of concern include how fast Pratt is inducting engines into shops, and once inducted, wait times for parts and materials seem uncertain.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Hexcel reported first-quarter 2024 results including net sales of $472 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.44 per share.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Due primarily to elevated capacity pressure in Latin markets, JetBlue Airways has lowered its full-year guidance.
Airlines & Lessors

Budapest Airport has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes Europe 2024 Awards, as well as triumphing in the 5-20 Million Passengers category.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Norris
Buoyed by double-digit first-quarter revenues and a busy commercial and defense orderbook, GE Aerospace reported an operating profit of $1.5 billion.
Aircraft & Propulsion