Air Transport

By David Casey
The operator of Kyrgyzstan’s busiest airport has acquired two Dash 8-400s as it seeks to increase domestic connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The CAAC says it will support "smooth and orderly resumption of international passenger flights" and approve applications from airlines "in a timely manner."
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The Norwegian Competition Authority says there could be “reason to fear” Norwegian’s acquisition of Widerøe will dent competition.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
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.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel

By Kurt Hofmann
The airline plans to have 10% more capacity available for summer 2024 by adding three additional Boeing 737 MAXs.
Airlines & Lessors

AIR INCHEON, South Korea plans to acquire five 777-300ERFs starting in 3Q24, according to unconfirmed media reports.
Air Transport

OVERLAND AIRWAYS, Nigeria took delivery of first (938) of three E175s as part of order from 4Q21; it has three options.
Air Transport

PEACH AVIATION took delivery of new A320neo (11662) on lease from ALM, completing 3-aircraft SLB deal with Fuyo.
Air Transport

AIR PEACE, Nigeria ordered five 88-seat E175s for delivery starting in 2024. It currently operates five E195-E2s.
Air Transport

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The route will be the sole connection to China from Uzbekistan’s second-largest city.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
The company’s new action plan—complementary to an existing operations modernization plan—focuses on three areas.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
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.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
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.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
EASA’s new area of responsibility comes in addition to duties announced Sept. 14.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

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

By Ben Goldstein
China’s electric battery supply chain is mature, high-volume, and self-reliant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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.
Air Transport

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.
Maintenance & Training

By Anuradha Deenapanray
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.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission intends to reject a one-year extension sought by Qantas and China Eastern over frequency and growth concerns.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
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.
Air Transport

By Ben Goldstein
Surf Air Mobility is developing both electric and hybrid-electric powertrains for the Cessna Caravan.
Advanced Air Mobility