Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda's Boeing 737-800 flew from Jakarta to Pelabuhan Ratu using Bioavtur J2.4 fuel, which contains 2.4% refined palm oil developed by state-owned Pertamina.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
As XB-1 nears flight tests and the final assembly site comes together, Boom is focused on Overture airframe and engine design firm configuration.
Aircraft & Propulsion

FLYPRO, Moldova has acquired ex-EgyptAir A300-600RF (561) with PW4158s. It also operates one 747-200F.

Air Transport

MSC AIR CARGO plans in November 2023 to begin twice-weekly Liege-Quito, Ecuador (777F).

Air Transport

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA had A$129m net income for year ended June 30 (vs A$387m loss a year ago) on 124% higher revenues. It received its first 737-8, with another seven due in FY24 and 25 737-10s from FY25. It is refurbing cabin of 737NGs.

Air Transport

AIRCASTLE purchased LEAP-powered A320neo (7606; leased to VISTARA) from BOC Aviation.

Air Transport

RYANAIR finalized previously announced order for 150 228-pax 737-10s, plus 150 options, for 2027-2033 (SPNWS; May 23). BOEING also announced order(s) in September from unidentified customer(s) for four 787-9s and two 787-10s.

Air Transport

US DOT says US scheduled pax/cargo airlines employed 803,768 workers in Aug, up 8.3% vs pre-pandemic July 2019.

Air Transport

TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES ordered four 787s (deliveries TBA). It currently operates eight 777s and seven 737NGs.

Air Transport

AIR LEASE CORPORATION delivered eight new aircraft (two A220s; two A321neo; A330-900; three 737 MAXs) in 3Q23 vs 14 in 3Q22. It ended quarter with 527 owned/managed aircraft (vs 492 a year ago) plus 351 on order through 2029.

Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
The FAA plans to mandate a recently introduced fix for CFM International Leap 1A NSV problems that has led to several in-service incidents.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Rob Gurney has joined Seabury Aviation Group and Seabury Airline Strategy Group (SASG) as a strategic advisor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
GranBio Technologies has selected Honeywell’s ethanol-to-jet process to produce carbon-neutral SAF from agricultural and forestry residues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Meanwhile, a tentative agreement (TA) with its ramp employees was rejected.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
September’s 10 787 deliveries are the most in any month in 2023 and matched December 2022’s total.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Matthew Fulco
Given the benefits for Indian airlines of leasing aircraft through GIFT City, doing so could become more common in the future.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Honeywell International said Oct. 10 it will realign its business around three trends: automation, the future of aviation, and energy transition.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia has recorded its first annual net profit in 11 years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
While there were no lockdowns keeping people from traveling, 2023 again turned out to be far from routine.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Three new European routes are set to be opened by Flynas from Jeddah, while seven services are being launched from its new Madinah base.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Financial support for subsidized regional air routes in Norway is to be doubled.
Airports & Networks

By Guy Ferneyhough
TAAG Angola Airlines has selected the Boeing 787 to refresh its widebody fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The new terminal at Iowa's capital city airport is set to partially open in late 2026, according to Des Moines International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
How designers worked with Hawaiian to give its new 787 cabins a Pacific-island mood.
Interiors & Connectivity

TAAG Angola Airlines is adding the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four of the widebody jets.
Air Transport