Air Transport

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

DAE

UPS

By Christine Boynton
The carrier expects additional compensation for the disruption set off by the Jan. 5 737-9 door plug blowout, “the complete terms of which are confidential.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Malta’s new flag-carrier, KM Malta Airlines, has launched operations, having taken over services from its predecessor Air Malta.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Metal components supplier Mecachrome may have an edge in manufacturing processes, but sometimes being ahead of one’s time is a challenging position.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Kurt Hofmann
“We are expecting to end the year with 484 aircraft, compared to 440 in 2023,” Turkish Airlines CFO Murat Seker said .
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Spending is forecast to surge amid a renewed focus on the importance of rigorous adherence to aircraft assembly, testing, and maintenance procedures.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lessors around the world completed a series of financing deals in recent days.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Air Dolomiti plans to operate a fleet of 25 aircraft by the end of 2024 as its network throughout Europe expands.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The UK government has said most UK airports will be unable to meet its June 2024 deadline to install new-generation security scanners.
Airports & Networks

Hear from Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development at Hermes Airports.
Airports & Networks