Air Transport

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to begin codesharing on cargo flights with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the carrier recently purchased by ANA’s parent company.

CFM International Leap turbofan deliveries will increase by more than 20% this year after a record third quarter of production, Safran CEO Oliver Andriès says.

Brunei’s Department of Civil Aviation has amended its Part 21 certification regulations to include the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) among its list of recognized regulators alongside the FAA and EASA.

During the Routes Awards in Hong Kong, easyJet was named the winner of the Airline category in recognition of its commitment to sustainable network growth and strong collaboration with partners.

More than three decades after the original Pan Am ceased operations, an effort is underway to return the iconic brand to scheduled airline service.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

A bipartisan push by U.S. lawmakers to force the FAA to require ADS-B In continues to gain momentum.

Southwest Airlines is seeing a “disproportionate” customer reaction to its new extra legroom and assigned seating products.

American Airlines plans a retrofit of its aging Boeing 777-200 widebodies as part of its quest to expand premium offerings and keep capital costs in check.

Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) has launched a project to convert Boeing 737-900 aircraft to freighters.

Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata) is launching a joint venture with Silk Way Group to create a major aviation services hub at Alat International Airport.

Airline pilots are increasingly looking at factors beyond salary when it comes to deciding whether to stay with their current employer or move on.

As Icelandair’s traditional transfer business between Europe and North America remains under pressure, the flag carrier is adjusting its network and fleet.

Air France will launch a new nonstop route between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Las Vegas next spring, adding the Nevada city as its 19th U.S. destination.

Korean Air has purchased an 11% share in WestJet’s parent companies, joining alliance partner Delta Air Lines in acquiring a stake in the Canadian LCC.

The UK government has confirmed that a preferred Heathrow Airport development scheme will be chosen by the end of November.

Estonian regional cargo operator Airest is looking to expand into ATR and Airbus A320 passenger aircraft, in response to a specific market opportunity.

Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord is focusing on new aircraft technologies, forming a partnership with electric aircraft specialist Elysian.

Demand for air travel remains strong and will ensure fleet growth over the next 10 years, but will industry be able to deliver?

Safran has implemented a dual-source strategy since the Leap program began, and the missing link was final assembly.

Hawaiian Airlines will bring back seasonal service between Honolulu Inouye International Airport and Auckland Airport in November.

Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G geared turbofan inspection program continues to track as forecasted, with signs that MRO throughput is improving.

Runway lighting and the controllers’ use of the airport surface movement safety net stand out in the preliminary report on the Sept. 21 incident.

Despite having to replace approximately 1,700 seat covers in eight of its Airbus A321ceos, Finnair says its year-round operations remain robust.

The seventh China (Tianjin) International Helicopter Exposition had 52 aircraft on display, including new uncrewed eVTOL designs.