Air Transport

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue must face the U.S. Justice Department over its proposed acquisition of Spirit Airlines as it seeks to create a low-fare challenger to the Big Four.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Alaska is working to optimize its flying and moderate growth as it contends with rising fuel costs, demand shifts, and the impact of the Maui wildfires.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines posted a quarterly net loss for the first time since first quarter (Q1) 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
It is understood that the new airline will be headquartered in Ireland.
Airlines & Lessors

REX

REX signed LOI to lease another 737-800 from undisclosed lessor from Nov 2023, increasing its 737NG fleet to 10.

Air Transport

AMERICAN ordered four E175s for 4Q24 to ENVOY AIR, increasing its all E-Jet fleet to >150 aircraft. J.P. MORGAN says Embraer has now booked orders for 51-61 commercial jets in 2023, depending on size of undisclosed order for 10-20.

Air Transport

By Linda Blachly
This week’s top air transport stories include some news highlights out of Routes World 2023, where world aviation leaders discussed industry growth plans.
Air Transport

By Alan Dron
The SAF will be blended with conventional jet fuel and supplied for Emirates’ flights departing from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The Bogota airport had 35.1 million passengers by the end of 2019, and was looking at double-digit growth, before the COVID pandemic struck.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Austrian Airlines will begin Boeing 787-9 services next year with an aircraft once destined for Hainan Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France is leaving Orly (well, almost), after nearly 80 years.
Airlines & Lessors