Air Transport

VOLARIS agreed to lease two GTF-powered A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (11646) was delivered.

Air Transport

Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer to Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways; Akbar Al Baker is stepping down.

Air Transport

ANADOLUJET, Turkey took delivery of new GTF-powered A320neo (11163) on lease from BOC Aviation.

Air Transport

NESMA AIRLINES, Egypt leased ex-flynas A320-200 (2776) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.

Air Transport

AERO MONGOLIA acquired ex-Air France A319-100 (2456) with CFM56s from FTAI Aviation.

Air Transport

ATLAS AIR is investing $4m to move its headquarters to newly-leased 60,000 sq ft facility in White Plains, NY.

Air Transport

By Sean Broderick, Christine Boynton
The Oct. 22 incident took place on Horizon Flight 2059 between Everett, Washington, and San Francisco.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Air New Zealand head of network planning Ashleigh Walsh said the airline’s growth is currently being limited while waiting on new aircraft deliveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The commercial aviation aftermarket performed strongly in the third quarter, several new research reports show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
Our Air Transport editors pick out the best quotes they’ve heard from industry leaders, including EasyJet Chief Operating Officer David Morgan.
Air Transport

By Kurt Hofmann
Qatar Airways employees were informed of Al Baker’s impending departure via an internal email on Monday, Oct. 23.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
This week’s carbon analysis delves into the CO2 emissions produced by American Airlines, Delta Air Line, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines’ (BRA) has said operations will continue as usual.
Airlines & Lessors

All the important data related to the airport in recent years.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
The update is the most significant Comac has provided on the C929 since Russia dropped out of what was previously a bilateral program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet has completed a fuel- and noise-reducing retrofit program which means Airbus’s Descent Profile Optimization technology is now in place across its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Alaska's JFK route will be operated daily with a new 737-8, part of the carrier’s order for 52 MAX aircraft (a mix of -8s, -9s and -10s) placed in October 2022.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
Little in Congress makes sense these days, but one noteworthy exception is the strong support for Michael Whitaker to be appointed the next FAA administrator.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
U.S. airlines want the U.S. DOT to declare the Dutch government’s plans to cut flight capacity at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as “unjustifiable."
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Bamboo Airways says it will focus on Southeast Asian services, as well as domestic trunk routes connecting Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Canadian Transportation Agency has given the go-ahead for WestJet to serve the Icelandic market.
Airports & Networks

Saudia Group has said its new brand prioritises growth, expansion and localisation.
Air Transport

Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a strategic codeshare agreement.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is stepping down from the role from November 5, 2023.
Maintenance & Training

Emirates has announced a codeshare agreement with Batik Air Malaysia.
Air Transport