Air Transport

European elections are taking place June 9, and the Italian government is exerting substantial pressure on the European Commission to allow the deal.

The CEO of Dominican Republic airport operator Aerodom says an open skies accord with the U.S. would lead to more balance in the market.

Routes 360 members share their latest insights and notable developments this week.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat says the airline is working to close an order for Boeing 737 MAXs and 787s.

IndiGo's order volume means delivery delays from Airbus are less damaging to the LCC, CEO Pieter Elbers says.

IATA is seeing increased interest from airlines in its Turbulence Aware data-exchange platform following an uptick in severe turbulence-related incidents

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines have signed an agreement that will see collaboration on interline connectivity, codesharing, cargo and loyalty programs.

During oral arguments for American Airline's NEA appeal, the carrier expressed interest in future cooperation with JetBlue.

Thai Airways is looking to induct additional narrowbodies into its fleet as it aims to create a more “proportionate” fleet composition.

CPAT GLOBAL, Houston was selected by Romania's Animawings to provide A220 and A320 pilot and cabin crew training courseware.

Ann Ardizzone to Vice President of Special Projects for Alaska Airlines.

Adrian Hamilton-Manns to Chief Executive Officer of SalamAir, Oman.

WESTJET GROUP agreed to lease three 737-8s (TBA) from BOC Aviation for entry into service by end of 2024.

Justin Neff to Vice President of Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain Management of Alaska Airlines.

ONEWORLD announced that Fiji Airways is joining alliance as 15th member.

Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, was named 82nd Chair of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG).

AELIS GROUP delivered ex-AfriJet ATR 72-500 (829) to an undisclosed customer.

WESTJET ENCORE reached tentative agreement with ALPA, avoiding lockout and service disruption (SPNWS; May 31).

Brian McMenamy, VP and Controller of Spirit Airlines, was named Interim CFO; Scott Haralson is leaving industry.

GARUDA and SINGAPORE AIRLINES plan to enter joint venture to cooperate on routes between Singapore and Indonesia.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS and ROYAL AIR MAROC signed MOU to expand cooperation on services in North Africa.

IATA now projects cumulative net airline industry profits of $30.5b in 2024 (revised from $25.7b predicted in Dec 2023) vs $27.4b in 2023; revenues are projected at record $996b in 2024, up 9.7% vs 2023, and enplanements at record 4.96b.

ALASKA AIRLINES acquired ex-Boeing Longacres facility in Renton, WA to set up 600,000 sq ft training facility for late 2025 to house 10 full-flight simulators, a mock aircraft for inflight simulations, classrooms, and a production studio.

AIR CANADA took delivery of ex-Alaska A320-200 (4948) with CFM56s on lease from BBAM (SPNWS; January 19).

TOTAL LINHAS AEREAS, Brazil leased ex-ASL Airlines Ireland 737-400SF (26299) from Hamden Aviation.