Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Embraer foresees a demand for ‘at least 50’ E1 and E2 crossover jets in Vietnam over the next five years, the company said at last month’s Singapore air show.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Michael Bruno
Financial analysts and industry observers respond to the news that Spirit AeroSystems is mulling some kind of sale, including to Boeing and Airbus.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
The ULCC is mitigating the inspections' effects though aircraft lease extensions, taking contracted deliveries of new aircraft, and sourcing interim capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

AVATION, Singapore earned US$17.5m on US$46.3m revenues in 2H23 vs $35.4m on $55.7m in 2H22; it has 35 aircraft.

Air Transport

FLY KHIVA, Uzbekistan secured AOC for charters with 767-300BCF (28883) leased from Icelandair (SPNWS; Jan 19).

Air Transport

RYANAIR now expects to receive 40 of 57 planned 737-8200s due for delivery in 1H24, requiring reduction of approximately 10 aircraft lines of flying in July-September. It is working with Boeing to take the delayed deliveries in 3Q24.

Air Transport

VOLARIS took delivery of second new GTF-powered A321neo (11864) on lease from ACG as part of deal for four.

Air Transport

John Roberts, former A380 Chief Engineer for Airbus UK, joined the Advisory Board of Global Airlines, London.

Air Transport

AIRASIA X had RM366.5m net income on RM2.5b revenues in 2023; it ended year with 18 A330s (16 operational).

Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
Of the 191 contractual aircraft deliveries originally slated for 2024, United Airlines expects to receive just 88 this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Particularly for the Project Sunrise London route, it will be key for Airbus not to incur any significant weight penalties because of the fuel tank redesign.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ben Goldstein
Sora Aviation plans to develop a 30-passenger large tiltrotor eVTOL called the S-1.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair says Boeing now expects to deliver 40 of the original 57 planned 737-8-200s that the ULCC intended to receive before the end of June.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Capital A is targeting a rebound to 90% of its pre-pandemic capacity by the end of 2024 as the LCC group reported a return to profitability in fiscal 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Restrictions on repairs and other licenses are creating headwinds, and repair shops are urging creative problem-solving.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
PAL is 76.9% owned by Trustmark Holdings Corp., part of the Lucio Tan Group, while ANA Holdings owns a 9.5% share, and there is some public ownership.
Airlines & Lessors

flydubai was recognised in two categories at the Aviation Achievement Awards.
Aerospace

By Alan Dron
A groundbreaking agreement between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is likely to bring greater benefits to the smaller nation.
Air Transport

By Aaron Karp
Frontier has unveiled a slew of routes commencing in May, with a focus on connecting smaller airports to larger markets.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey, Aaron Karp
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Michael Bruno
GE’s breakup has been years in the making after the erstwhile conglomerate appeared to expand into too many disparate sectors and built up too much debt.
Supply Chain

Emirates Airline president Tim Clark is open to cooperating with urban air mobility provider Joby as it prepares to set up an air taxi operation in Dubai.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
Commercial aviation is predicted to grow steadily from 2024-2033 in terms of both aircraft fleet and MRO demand.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Management changes at three of IAG's Spanish airlines come as the group continued its fast recovery of profits, which exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

Marco Sansavini to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Iberia, Spain; Fernando Candela will remain CEO of Level.

Air Transport