Air Transport

ALASKA AIRLINES took delivery of new 737-9 (43360) on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
Air Transport

CHINA has approved the 737 MAX to re-enter service since suspension in March 2019.
Air Transport

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation celebrated the delivery of a Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop to Brazil-based Azul Conecta.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has renegotiated the leases of 59 aircraft in its fleet as it works to cut costs under its SAS FORWARD restructuring plan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Emirates has chosen Inmarsat’s GX Aviation as its inflight broadband system for the airline’s incoming fleet of Airbus A350s.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Kurt Hofmann
Ethiopian Airlines will increase its presence in the U.S. with a new Atlanta service to be launched in May.
Airports & Networks

Airlink has retained its top-ranking position as the most punctual South African carrier operating from all the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)-operated airports.
Air Transport

Kenya Airways has said it may have to temporarily cut some flight frequencies due to delays in securing aircraft components required for maintenance.
MRO

The global aviation analytics group OAG has named Etihad Airways as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and among the most reliable in the world.
Air Transport

India’s Civil Aviation Ministry has said it expects the country’s airlines’ fleet to add 100 aircraft every year ‘for the next few years.’
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren, Sean Broderick
China Southern Airlines brought the Boeing 737-8 back into commercial service, the first Chinese carrier to do so since Beijing grounded the MAX in 2019.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The Chinese government has removed many travel restrictions, but other countries are wary of China’s COVID-19 surge.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Despite some ongoing headwinds, the post-pandemic production ramp-up for major airframers looks promising.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Struggles among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to meet delivery targets is providing near-term boosts for aftermarket providers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chris Sloan
Opening day jitters included a litany of issues.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
The new SMS rule applies to many manufacturers as well as Part 135 and some Part 91 air tour operators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
The Russian president ordered a deputy to complete contracts for hundreds of new Russian aircraft within 30 days.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines is guiding to a much better fourth quarter (Q4) performance than the company originally anticipated.
Airlines & Lessors

BONZA, Australia received its AOC for startup (TBA) on the Sunshine Coast serving 17 destinations with 737-8s.
Air Transport

ITA AIRWAYS plans October 29, 2023 to begin daily Rome-Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (A330).
Air Transport

ACCELYA, Spain was selected by Air Cairo for revenue management system.
Air Transport

UNITED AIRLINES secured loan from Castlelake.
Air Transport

JETBLUE plans in 2Q23 to begin year-round LaGuardia-Atlanta/-Nassau.
Air Transport

SENTRA AIRWAYS, UK took delivery of ex-Sichuan A330-200 (1138) with Trent 700s on lease from Air Lease Corporation...
Air Transport