Air Transport

Hong Kong will join Indian full-service carrier Vistara’s network from late October.

The operator of Kyrgyzstan’s busiest airport has acquired two Dash 8-400s as it seeks to increase domestic connectivity.

The CAAC says it will support "smooth and orderly resumption of international passenger flights" and approve applications from airlines "in a timely manner."

The Norwegian Competition Authority says there could be “reason to fear” Norwegian’s acquisition of Widerøe will dent competition.

With fewer slots available next summer at Amsterdam’s airport, the Netherlands’ plan to cap flight capacity to limit noise is starting to become a reality.

The airline plans to have 10% more capacity available for summer 2024 by adding three additional Boeing 737 MAXs.

FAA has extended a slot waiver for the New York region by a full year, to Oct. 26, 2024, following airline petitions for additional relief through the winter.

The route will be the sole connection to China from Uzbekistan’s second-largest city.

The company’s new action plan—complementary to an existing operations modernization plan—focuses on three areas.

Nigeria-based Air Peace has placed a firm order for five Embraer E175 regional jets and has taken five purchase rights for larger E190/195 E2s.

United Airlines is investing nearly $1 billion in upgrades at Denver International Airport, including the planned opening of 12 new United gates in mid-2024.

Mexico’s safety rating was downgraded by the FAA to Category 2 in May 2021, and Mexico’s airlines have been hampered in attempts to expand U.S. business.

EASA’s new area of responsibility comes in addition to duties announced Sept. 14.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

CFM Leap 1's improved high-pressure turbine blade can better withstand hot, dusty, polluted environments where some engines have experienced premature removal.

China’s electric battery supply chain is mature, high-volume, and self-reliant.

Overland Airways managing director Capt. Edward Boyo told a packed Aviation Africa Summit in Abuja that the Nigerian carrier has taken delivery of its first regional jet.

Africa’s leading aviation safety promotion organiation, AviAssist, took to the stage at the Aviation Africa Summit in Abuja this week to formally sign a partnership with airframer Airbus.

GetJet Airlines – provider of wet lease and charter services - is adding capacity before the high season to meet increased demand for ACMI services due. The rise in demand is due to supply chain issues that are also impacting Africa.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission intends to reject a one-year extension sought by Qantas and China Eastern over frequency and growth concerns.

This week’s top air transport stories include the news from Pratt & Whitney’s parent RTX about additional GTF inspections and a Boeing 737 MAX order from Vietnam Airlines.