Air Transport

US DOT reports US airline fuel cost was $2.80/gallon in December vs $3.01 in Nov 2023; y-o-y consumption rose 7.5%.

Air Transport

AIR SENEGAL retained Blueberry Aviation to exclusively remarket two ATR 72-600s (1447/1452); over the past two years, BLUEBERRY AVIATION has placed 14 ATR 72-600s and has sourced two ATR 72-500s on behalf of investors.

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AIRCASTLE purchased two LEAP-powered A320neos (8926/9017; leased to SALAMAIR) from Aviation Capital Group.

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JAL GROUP had ¥85.8b net income on ¥1,249b revenues in April-December vs ¥16.3b on ¥1,005b a year ago.

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Stewart Tully was promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Aviation Services, Australia; Scott McMillan will remain Managing Director.

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Chris Jamroz to Executive Chairman of Global Crossing Airlines, Miami; Ed Wegel will continue as Director and Senior Advisor.

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Ryan Goepel, Chief Financial Officer of Global Crossing Airlines, Miami, was also named President.

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SAS

SAS has filed a second amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization and related disclosure statement with US Bankruptcy Court that outlines expected recoveries for general unsecured creditors; approval is expected by end 1Q24.

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SMARTLYNX THAILAND is expected to be launched in 3Q24 to provide ACMI services with three A320-200s.

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US DOT says US airlines operated 598,987 flights in Nov 2023, up 6.8% vs Nov 2022; on-time arrival rate was 86.3%.

Air Transport

By William Moore
Due to the low seat counts on regional jets, emissions are high, and this pulls overall results higher across the board.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker heads to Capitol Hill Feb. 6 as the lone listed witness in what figures to be a heavy lift of a hearing.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue Airways has obtained the slots necessary to continue operating Amsterdam Schiphol service during the IATA summer 2024 season.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
In an order issued Jan. 26, DOT said it would not renew Delta and Aeromexico’s antitrust immunity.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
New Eviation CEO Andre Stein is shifting his focus to electrifying small commuter airplanes for regional air mobility services.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Sean Broderick
A new issue on some Boeing 737 fuselages will slow production and require re-work on about 50 airplanes, Boeing said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Mango will finally be sold to bidders identified back in August 2022, following a legal battle between Mango’s administrators and the South African government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Airlines are also warming up to the idea of buying beyond the duopoly—looking toward Embraer and even China’s Comac.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
SAS has just submitted a newly updated Chapter 11 plan, which is slated for court approval during the first quarter of 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The Pakistan government will soon consider whether to grant final approval for a plan to sell a majority stake in Pakistan International Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has been ranked one of the top five airlines in the globe in best on-time performance (OTP) in 2023.
Air Transport

Starting from this week, the Air Transport Digest has been expanded to bring you more news from across the full spectrum of commercial aviation.
Air Transport

By David Casey
Seoul will become the third new long-haul destination in Swiss’ network this summer.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The region’s international recovery is now at 85%, with domestic over 100%.
Singapore Airshow

By Lee Ann Shay
After retiring from American Airlines, Parker is breaking down barriers to recruit and diversify the pilot pool.
Maintenance & Training