Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
The pandemic has thrown out the playbook in terms of typical downturn recovery, analysts say, but one common factor giving some airlines an edge is partnership.
Airlines & Lessors

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA took delivery of new 737-8 (66635) on lease from CALC (SPNWS; July 22).

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VIVA AEROBUS, Mexico secured financing for three A321neos via new Balthazar structure designed by Airbus and Marsh.

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AIRBALTIC retained STJ Advisors and Superia as joint independent financial advisors for possible IPO.

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Martin Drew to Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.

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FRONTIER took delivery of second A321neo (11555) on lease from Fuyo under 3-aircraft SLB deal managed by ALM.

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AIR FRANCE-KLM GROUP announced plan to order 50 A350-900/1000s, plus take purchase rights for 40, for 2026-2030 to replace A330s and older 777s. It has previously ordered 41 A350-900s (22 delivered) for Air France and eight A350Fs.

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SKYUP AIRLINES, Ukraine received approval to operate ACMI/charter flight in the US with four 737-800s.

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BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased another ex-Saudi Arabian Airlines A320-200 (4501) with CFM56s from AerCap.

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PELITA AIR SERVICE, Indonesia leased ex-Gulf Air A320-200 (4780) with CFM56s from AMCK Aviation.

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VOLARIS, Mexico took delivery of new A321neo (11544) with GTFs on lease from Air Lease Corporation.

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SKY TAXI, Poland took delivery of 767-300ERBDSF (26388; ex-Air Canada) on lease from CAM (SPNWS; August 18).

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