Air Transport

NAC posted $72m net income for 2023 in its first full-year post-restructuring; it has $856m in total available liquidity. It completed 177 transactions in 2023 and ended year with 270 owned aircraft and purchase commitments for 36 more.

IBEROJET, Spain leased ex-Sunclass Airlines A330-900 (1929) from Air Lease Corporation.

An order divided between Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer will see at least 260 aircraft, a mix of narrowbodies and regional jets, join the American Airlines fleet.

Ultraquiet propulsion developer Whisper Aero is proposing a concept for a 100-seat battery-electric regional airliner.

In line with Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East event, this week’s Carbon Analysis looks at Middle Eastern carriers Air Arabia Group, flydubai, Flynas, and Saudia.

Rick Deurloo pledged that Pratt will add three more MRO facilities by the end of 2025 in addition to the 16 currently in place globally.

SkyWest is expanding its Embraer E175 operations with partner United Airlines with the addition of 20 aircraft flown under a four-year contract.

Southwest is looking at shifting future Boeing 737 MAX deliveries even further toward the -8 and reducing its exposure to the -7, according to CEO Bob Jordan.

Spanish aerostructures and engine components supplier Aciturri is to acquire a stake in Dovetail Electric Aviation.

The agency reviewed processes within Boeing and major supplier Spirit AeroSystems.

Safran is projecting a 20% rise in civil engine aftermarket revenue this year compared to 2023, the company said on a recent earnings call.

Jetcraft Commercial president Raphael Haddad shared his perspectives on other in-demand types, including Embraer E170s, E175s, ATR 72s and CRJ900s.

The decision came down to a dwindling time frame for a self-imposed summer deadline contained within the deal’s terms.

First delivery of the all-Russian version of the Superjet 100 regional jet known as the SJ-100 has been postponed by two years until 2026.

The ARJ21 is well put together, packed with western equipment and—so it seems—infinitely versatile.

Barathan Pasupathi will take over March 26, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in aviation, oil and gas, and supply chain management.

Onboard connectivity inconsistencies hamper European airline service.

Wet-lease provider Avia Solutions Group is planning to set up or acquire seven airlines in 2024, after finalizing its acquisition of Skytrans.

The Malaysian Government has received a “no find, no fee" proposal from exploration company Ocean Infinity.

IATA has opened nominations for the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

Emirates SkyCargo has hosted discussions on topics in logistics and world trade and the challenges faced by the global supply chains during World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference (WTO MC13).

Turkish Airlines has landed in Melbourne, marking its first destination in Australia.

Flynas is to participate in ITB Berlin 2024, which takes place from 5-7 March, 2024.

Jazeera Airways has announced the airline’s current chief executive officer, Rohit Ramachandran, will be stepping down after over seven successful years.

Saudia Group will participate in the MRO Middle East 2024, taking place in Dubai on 5-6 March represented by Saudia Technic.