Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines believes it is in a much better position to offer a long-haul network compared to the pre-pandemic era.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
One of the most prominent companies in the race to scale up SAF production has been taken over by a private equity consortium after facing a cash crunch.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
One of the final stages before the introduction of the Airbus A220 to the Qantas fleet has been reached.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines is expanding its international schedule with new routes to cities in Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Kazakhstan and Qatar.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Malta’s new national carrier plans to serve 17 European destinations during the summer 2024 season.
Airports & Networks

IATA has released data for October 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand.
Air Transport

India’s Vistara is launching four weekly flights to Doha, Qatar, making it its 50th destination in its route network.
Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal have entered a strategic codeshare agreement.
Air Transport

Emirates has swept up five accolades at the 2023 World Travel Awards Grand Final.
Aerospace

By Aaron Karp
UPS says the new HKG facility will have the capacity to handle around 1 million tons of cargo annually, although the expected build cost has not been revealed.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Porter will go head-to-head with Air Canada on both the YVR and YEG routes, and it will compete against both Air Canada and WestJet on the YYC route.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Industry is hoping November 2023 will go down in history as a turning point for sustainable aviation fuel after a historic framework put forth by the ICAO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Tampa International Airport’s Chris Minner discusses the U.S. airports short and longer term network priorities.
Airports & Networks

UNITED AIRLINES sold sixth/seventh 737-8 (67573/67580) to SMBC Aviation Capital for leaseback as part of deal for 20.

Air Transport

Aykut Alpa to Chief Operating Officer of AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines.

Air Transport

ALLIED MARKET RESEARCH forecasts low-cost carrier market to grow to $595.1b by 2032 from $196.1b in 2022.

Air Transport

US DOT reports US airline fuel cost was $3.12/gallon in October vs $3.14 in Sept 2023; y-o-y consumption rose 11.2%.

Air Transport

PORTER plans to begin Montreal-Vancouver on April 11; -Edmonton on May 1; and -Calgary on May 28 (E195-E2).

Air Transport

AMERICAN AIRLINES is planning a record summer schedule at DFW in 2024, offering service to >230 destinations.

Air Transport

SMEA, San Marino acquired ex-VIM Airlines A330-200 (655) with CF6s, presumably for Preighter operations.

Air Transport

JETSMART, Chile leased second A321neo (11671) with GTFs from SMBC Aviation Capital (SPNWS; June 30).

Air Transport

PEGASUS AIRLINES plans December 19 to begin three-times-weekly Istanbul SAW-Dortmund (A321neo).

Air Transport

VIETJET and NOVUS AVIATION CAPITAL signed MOUs to explore establishment of an aircraft financing and leasing vehicle as well as collaborating on the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Vietnam alongside SAF ONE.

Air Transport

FRONTIER sold third GTF-powered A321neo (11731) to Fuyo for leaseback (ALM will manage), completing deal for three.

Air Transport

US DOT says US airlines operated 597,223 flights in Sept 2023, up 4.5% vs Sept 2022; on-time arrival rate was 80.3%.

Air Transport