Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
The industry appears to be moving more toward JetBlue and away from Spirit and the vaunted ULCC model.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
As groundings of the Boeing 737-9 affect its first quarter outlook, the airline is taking existing orders for the larger -10 variant out of its internal plans.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
General Electric says GE Aerospace is well-positioned for its launch as a separate entity this April.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Most UK airports seem set to miss a government June 1 deadline to install new security scanners designed to speed passenger throughput.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Combined with its existing orderbook, WestJet will receive as many as 22 new 737 MAX aircraft before the end of 2025 and 62 before the end of 2028.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Ryanair and Italian sustainable fuels provider Enilive have signed a LOI for the long-term supply of SAF at several airports across Italy served by the airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth investigation into Lufthansa’s plans to buy a stake in ITA Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
However, domestic travel is still suffering from videoconferencing replacing business travel and passengers switching from flying to taking the train or car.
Airlines & Lessors

All the important data related to the airport in recent years.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Start-up carrier AirJapan expects to take delivery of its second Boeing 787 by the end of April, allowing it to boost frequencies on its initial network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Pittsburgh International Airport expects to see passenger numbers exceed 2019 levels this year, pointing to 17 new routes either launched or announced in 2023.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Destinations in Italy, Sweden and Türkiye are slated to start during the winter 2024-25 season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Phoenix’s first nonstop route to France will commence in May.
Airports & Networks

ECS Group has acquired Morocco’s leading GSA, EFIS MAROC, gaining a strong air cargo market presence in Africa.
Air Transport

IndiGo has partnered with Swedish innovation company Altered to fit its fleet of aircraft with innovative nozzles to help reduce on-board water consumption by up to 98%.
Air Transport

Aviation Week Network, in collaboration with Accenture, has revealed the winners of the 2024 20 Twenties Awards program.
Future Leaders

By Richard Aboulafia
We may be witnessing the slow demise of what was once the world’s greatest aerospace company, with few identifiable roadblocks to an act of self-immolation.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Linda Blachly
Our Air Transport editors have selected the best quotes from industry leaders over the past week, including the APFA National President Julie Hedrick.
Air Transport

ICELANDAIR agreed to lease two A321LRs from CDB Aviation from 2H25. It has now committed to 32 A321XLR/LRs.

Air Transport

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES finalized new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with its SWAPA-represented pilots.

Air Transport

AIR PREMIA plans May 17 to begin four-times-weekly Seoul-San Francisco (787-9).

Air Transport

HAWAIIAN plans in Summer 2024 to increase flights between Honolulu and Austin, Boston, Las Vegas and Pago Pago; it will also add a fourth seasonal daily flight (May 24-Sept. 2) between Honolulu and Los Angeles (A330/787).

Air Transport

JETBLUE and SPIRIT AIRLINES appealed US District Court ruling blocking their merger (SPNWS; January 19).

Air Transport

FLY JINNAH, Pakistan acquired A320-200 (4568) with CFM56s from Air Arabia and now has four A320s.

Air Transport

AIR ASTANA took delivery of its 50th aircraft, a new A321neo (11665) on lease from ALC. It is targeting 80 by 2028.

Air Transport