Air Transport

IATA has rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel and enhances the passenger experience.

As Boeing elevates a possible successor to CEO Dave Calhoun, industry guru Richard Aboulafia joins our editors to discuss the company's 2023 and its path forward.

Dominating this week’s top air transport stories include aircraft orders from Dublin-based lessor Avolon’s order for 140 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft, and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific’s order for six Airbus A350 freighters.

ICAO and IATA are taking steps to encourage more sustainable aviation fuel production to meet growing demand from airlines.

KLASJET, Lithuania leased ex-SpiceJet 737-800 (34274) from BBAM.

VOLOTEA, Spain plans in July 2024 to open its 21st base in Europe at Bari, Italy serving 18 routes with an A320.

JETBLUE AIRWAYS plans June 13 to begin daily JFK-Tulum, Mexico (A320).

ALTA members flew 35.5m pax in October 2023, up 1.4% vs October 2019; year-to-date traffic is up 3.4% vs 2019.

TRANSAT had C$25.3m net loss on C$3b revenues for year ended Oct 31 vs C$445.3m loss on C$1.6b a year ago.

AIRLINK, South Africa took delivery of three ex-Aeromexico E190s (651/666/679) on lease from Falko Regional Aircraft.

CALC received US$23.57m cash payment under insurance settlement with Russian insurance company, NSK, for one aircraft (formerly leased to AEROFLOT) detained in Russia. It has now released claim against all relevant parties.

TRANSAT reached agreement in principle with its CUPE-represented flight attendants to renew current bargaining deal.

WESTJET plans May 17 to begin three-times-weekly Calgary-Seoul Incheon (787).

AIR CANADA plans to begin Toronto-/Montreal-Tulum, Mexico in early May and Toronto-Charleston on March 28.

JAPAN AIRLINES took delivery of its first of 13 A350-1000s on order.

REGOURD AVIATION, Franced exclusively mandated Airstream to sell ATR 72-600 (1288); aircraft is currently parked.

Chris Calio will become the next CEO of RTX, arguably the world’s largest aerospace and defense company by annual sales, on May 2, 2024.

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan is confident in the airline’s preparedness, following 2022’s significant disruption.

The Montreal-based airline currently has three aircraft affected, and the total number should reach five or six by the end of its fiscal 2024.

Boeing has appointed Chris Raymond as its new CEO of Boeing Global Services, succeeding Stephanie Pope.

Leonardo is reporting progress in nacelle technology, having performed successful tests in engine noise absorption.

The move comes as the airline pushes ahead with its strategic plan, including fleet renewal and growth through alliances and M&A, executives said Dec. 14.

With just a couple of weeks left in 2023, times are busy for the air cargo industry amid its end-of-year peak season.

This marks the second significant aircraft transaction between the TrueNoord and Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) in 2023.

Virgin Australia has achieved a tentative contract deal with its cabin crew workers, averting the prospect of strike action over the busy holiday period.