Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Pat Shanahan is committed to eliminating disruptions at Spirit, saying: “The mindset I have is that we can be zero defects. We can eliminate all defects."
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Paul Carroll, AirAsia Group’s chief revenue and network officer, says demand levels “fell off aggressively” after the peak holiday period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The memorandum of understanding will see the two carriers leverage each other’s fleet and network.
Airlines & Lessors

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition.
Aerospace

By Aaron Karp
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
SAA will operate the Cape Town-Sao Paulo route, which started Oct. 31 using Airbus an A330, twice weekly.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek speaks with Routes about the carrier’s long-haul network plans.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The results of the SAF pilot program will be incorporated into CAAS’ Singapore Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint, which is set to be published in the coming months.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Sponsored by Embraer
The focus on sustainability and desire for new passenger experiences is presenting many new opportunities for operators globally.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Christine Boynton
Third-quarter results for U.S. airlines were mixed, as low-cost carriers struggled to turn a profit amid demand shifts and all-too-familiar constraints.
Airlines & Lessors

MAS AIR CARGO, Mexico grounded its two 767-300Fs in favor of using three A330-200/300P2Fs; fourth (1712) is due shortly.

Air Transport

SAS

SAS agreed to sell two new LEAP-powered A320neos to AerDragon Aviation Leasing for leaseback upon delivery in '24.

Air Transport

BRUSSELS AIRLINES added first LEAP-powered A320neo (11600) as A319 replacement; four more are due by end '24.

Air Transport

LUXWING, Malta leased second ex-Flybe Dash 8-Q400 (4332) from Aergo Capital.

Air Transport

AIR NIUGINI plans to acquire 11 A220s: six -100s from Airbus and three -300s and two -100s from third party lessors.

Air Transport

MY INDO AIRLINES, Malaysia acquired ex-MY Jet Xpress 737-400SF (27143). It now has nine 737Fs.

Air Transport

Michael Platt announced his retirement as Vice Chairman of LCI (effective end of 2023).

Air Transport

AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES (AZAL) wet-leased three A320-200s from GetJet Airlines for winter season out of Baku.

Air Transport

CAPITAL A (AirAsia) signed LOI with Aetherium Acquisition to merge to create public company listed on Nasdaq.

Air Transport

ITA AIRWAYS, Italy took delivery of new A220-100 (50068) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.

Air Transport

STARLUX AIRLINES plans in 2024 to begin Taipei-Seattle (A350-900), its third destination in the US.

Air Transport

BAHAMASAIR plans November 12 to begin twice-weekly Raleigh-Durham, NC-Freeport (737-700).

Air Transport

BAHAMASAIR is expected to acquire ex-Royal Air Maroc 737-700 (33062); it currently has three, plus five ATRs.

Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Delays have led Emirates to extend operations of the 777-300ER fleet.
Dubai Airshow