Air Transport

Taiwanese carrier Starlux has reported its first profit since beginning operations in 2020.

With two merger attempts in the rearview mirror, the carrier is focused on moving forward, challenging its past with its vision for the future.

ALLEGIANT AIR expects to take delivery of 10-12 737 MAXs in 2024 vs 24 originally scheduled. It has ordered 50.

EL AL says it agreed to order three 787-9s for delivery in 2029/2030 to expand fleet to 22 and option six from 2030.

Peter Penseel to Senior Vice President of Delta Air Lines and President of Delta Cargo (effective June 1).

UNIVERSAL AIR, Malta took delivery of its second Dash 8-400 (4114; ex-Flybe); two more are expected (SPNWS; Jan 12).

FLEET AIR phased-out its last Saab 340A(F) and now has six ATR freighters, including six with large cargo doors.

SAS was forced to temporarily ground 18 A320neos to perform necessary inspections on a pressure regulator component.

JET2, UK wet-leased 737-800 (30882) from ETF Airways, Croatia.

ABELO acquired four ATR 72-600s (leased to INDIGO) through SKY Leasing. It now has 57 owned/managed aircraft.

THAI AIRWAYS leased ex-Hong Kong Airlines A350-900 (153) from AerCap.

ITA AIRWAYS, Italy took delivery of new A321neo (11729) with GTFs on lease from Air Lease Corporation.

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES took delivery of A330-300P2F (1874) from Altavair for operation for AMAZON PRIME AIR.

HAINAN AIRLINES plans April 2 to resume three-times-weekly Beijing-Seattle (787).

LAX handled 5.3m pax in February, up 7.7% vs February 2023.

EUROPEAN COMMISSION published its opposition to Lufthansa's takeover of ITA AIRWAYS as it is concerned about reduced competition on certain routes in/out of Italy that could result in increased prices or decreased quality of services.

TRUENOORD secured new term loan from Deutsche Bank to support ongoing business growth and fleet expansion.

Stephanie Pope's first order of business will be to deliver a reasonable plan to address the FAA's audit and expert panel report findings. Deadline: late May.

TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues has made progress with his top two priorities—improving operational reliability and staff morale.

The effect operating smaller aircraft has on emissions per ASK is shown in Widerøe’s results, highlighting the importance of also considering total emissions.

Having emerged from reorganization with a low-cost focus, Avianca is ready to take on JetSmart's debut in Colombia's domestic market.

United Airlines said it expects to learn more from the FAA on potential effects to its certification activities.

Aviation Week editors break down the seismic leadership changes announced by Boeing and what they mean for the company's future.

The UK has released the first road map for development of technologies to tackle non-CO2 emissions from aviation.

Leadership changes at Boeing have Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal out effective immediately, while both CEO Dave Calhoun and chair Larry Kellner revealed their departure dates.