Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an MOU for eight 777-9s, with the potential to expand this to 20 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
The UK CAA launched the challenge in November 2023 to help exploit the potential of hydrogen as a zero-emission aviation fuel.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Thales said it expects to complete the acquisition of cockpit communications specialist Cobham Aerospace Communications (AeroComms) in 2024.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Scoot will be the first carrier in Southeast Asia to operate the Embraer E2 family.
Airlines & Lessors

Emirates has showcased its latest innovations to key dignitaries at ITB Berlin 2024.
Aerospace

Celebrating Women’s Day today, IndiGo, has unveiled murals painted across the walls of the Guru Dronacharya Metro Station in Gurugram.
Aerospace

IATA has released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024.
Air Transport

Two people have been confirmed dead after a mid-air plane crash involving a training aircraft and a passenger plane in Nairobi, Kenya.
Air Transport

Flynas will launch direct flights between Berlin and Jeddah from September 4, 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Daher is gearing up to test large components made from thermoplastic composites and pitch them for future commercial aircraft.
Emerging Technologies

By Jens Flottau
Air Lease Corporation CEO John Plueger tells Aviation Week that "predictions point to six out of 10 new aircraft deliveries in 2024 being leased in some way."
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Etihad describes the June plans as a “strategic expansion” with an emphasis on the Indian market’s importance and utilizing AUH as a connecting hub.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
North Atlantic strength boosts IAG’s margin while Air France-KLM sees potential in SAS acquisition.
Airlines & Lessors

MAGIC AIR, Gambia acquired ex-Lebanon Sky A330-200 (491) with Trent 700s for startup; it also has A320-200 (2600).

Air Transport

HAYWAYS, Armenia purchased ex-ATRAN 737-400SF (28758) from Vx Capital Partners for startup.

Air Transport

BAA TRAINING was selected by Avion Express to provide A320ceo/neo pilot training on dedicated full-flight simulator (6,000 hours/year) in Vilnius.

Air Transport

UNITED AIRLINES says it expects to take delivery of 88 (seven 787s, 37 737-8s, 19 737-9s and 25 A321neos) of 191 aircraft planned for 2024, excluding one 787, six 737-8s, 15 737-9s, 80 737-10s and one A321. It is projecting 64 in 2025.

Air Transport

AMERICAN AIRLINES ordered 85 A321neos, 85 737-10s (also converted 30 -8s to -10s) and 90 E175s, and took options and purchase rights for 75 737-10s, 75 A321neos and 43 E175s. It now has 440 aircraft on order: 149 A320 Family, 159 737 MAXs, 30 787s and 102 E175s. It is also refurbishing interiors of its A319s/A320s, increasing number of first class seats.

Air Transport

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES leased ex-Flair Airlines 737-8 (64944) from BOC Aviation.

Air Transport

QANTASLINK launched A220 operations with its first two of 29 aircraft to steadily replace its fleet of 717-200s.

Air Transport

AIR INDIA secured $2.2b in loans from State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda for working capital/aircraft acquisitions.

Air Transport

AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP completed acquisition of Australia's SKYTRANS AIRLINES (13 Dash 8s/Grand Caravans).

Air Transport

Barathan Pasupathi to new Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, Kuwait.

Air Transport

SKYWEST announced new flying agreement with United Airlines to add 20 partner-financed E175s to fleet in 2024, joining 19 SkyWest-owned E175s; it plans by end of 2026 to be operating 278 E175s for United, Delta and Alaska.

Air Transport

SPIRIT AIRLINES and JETBLUE AIRWAYS mutually terminated agreement to merge, citing regulatory obstacles.

Air Transport