Air Transport

Saudia has revealed its new brand livery during an event in Jeddah.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter operations to Warsaw, Poland, effective 1st October 2023.
Air Transport

Air Tanzania has received its first Boeing 737 MAX Jet.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Reunion-based Air Austral has undergone significant changes this year, with a restructuring plan approved by the European Commission in January.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
A selection of 75 new routes starting around the world in October 2023, including services being launched by the North American majors.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Aeromexico says in a statement it plans to “gradually introduce” the new U.S. routes starting in January 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Tom Pleasant
United Airlines has signed a 20-year deal with Cemvita, a Houston-based start-up that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from recycled carbon dioxide.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel

By Aaron Karp
China Eastern Airlines is launching the Shanghai Pudong-Istanbul route in conjunction with plans to cooperate with Turkish Airlines.
Airports & Networks

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Air Transport

By Ron Epstein
A clean-sheet design could shake off dust gathering on the 737 and offer significant profit and fuel savings.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Linda Blachly
Our Air Transport editors pick out the best quotes they’ve heard from industry leaders, including Republic Airways president and CEO Bryan Bedford.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
The UK government has selected six teams to advance to the next phase of a competition to develop the next generation of nuclear reactor.
Emerging Technologies

By Michael Bruno
The list of to-do tasks for the surprising new chief executive of leading aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems is clear and daunting.
Aircraft & Propulsion

ZAMBIA AIRWAYS acquired its first jet, ex-Ethiopian 737-800 (40961).

Air Transport

CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES agreed to order 100 C919s for delivery through 2031, including the first five in 2024.

Air Transport

CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS agreed to sell nine A321neos to BOC Aviation for leaseback upon delivery in 2026-2027.

Air Transport

ALASKA AIRLINES retired its last Airbus aircraft, an A321neo, and now operates 222 737s (and 83 E170s).

Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
The mandate requires more frequent inspections of certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000-series low-pressure compressor fan hubs.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Mike Berger to President of ATSG, Wilmington, OH.

Air Transport

KM MALTA AIRLINES is being established by Govt of Malta for startup on March 31, 2024 (supplanting AIR MALTA, which is ceasing operations on March 30) with eight A320neos (in mixed owned and leased ownership structure) serving 17 routes.

Air Transport

AIR INDIA plans October 23 to begin daily Kochi-Doha (A320neo).

Air Transport

AIR MAURITIUS agreed to lease ex-Etihad A330-200 (807) with Trent 700s from Carlyle Aviation Partners.

Air Transport

AZUL completed restructuring program with all lessors and OEMs that includes permanent elimination of lease payment obligations, deferral of certain payments to lessors, OEMs, and certain suppliers, and other concessions including improved end-of-lease compensation obligations and aircraft return conditions. It issued $370.5m in senior notes due 2030.

Air Transport

BRAATHENS INTERNATIONAL AIRWAYS leased ex-Ultra Air A320-200 (3240) from DAE for operation for APOLLO.

Air Transport

KUWAIT AIRWAYS plans December 6 to begin Kuwait City-Washington Dulles (A330-800).

Air Transport