Air Transport

By Ben Goldstein
The large pay increases granted by American Airlines to its regional pilots earlier this summer appear to already be pushing up pay rates across the industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
American Airlines formally accepted a 787-8 from Boeing’s Charleston, South Carolina, production site on Aug. 10.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network staff
Western sanctions tanked Irkut's plan to produce the baseline PW1400G-powered MC-21.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
While Hong Kong has eased its COVID-19 entry rules slightly, Cathay Pacific is calling for more significant steps to remove constraints on passengers and air crew.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Vinci Airports group has signed a contract with Cabo Verde (Cape Verde) to run the country’s airports for the next 40 years.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Caribbean carrier plans to serve 12 countries in the Americas, including Mexico, Colombia and Peru.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Up to eight Airbus A220s will be stationed at the airport and the carrier hopes to be flying in excess of 20 routes from the base by 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Maen Razouqi, chief executive of Kuwait Airways, has been brought in to restructure the national carrier and put it on a profitable footing with a growth trajectory.
Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
CAL attributed the decline in air freight demand to changes in the global economy.
Airlines & Lessors

Mariano Morales
Aerospace and defense executives are ready for a digital reinvention—it’s time for governments to facilitate the change.
Sustainability

ARAJET, DR plans startup on September 15 (Santo Domingo-Mexico City) and will add 20 destinations in 12 countries, including Peru, Ecuador, Colombia
Air Transport

BREEZE AIRWAYS plans in 2023 to open base of operations at T.F. Green International Airport, Providence, RI. It plans to base up to eight aircraft
Air Transport

BATIK AIR, Indonesia leased ex-Garuda 737-800 (41253) from AerCap.
Air Transport

AIRCONNECT, Romania leased ex-Avianca ATR 72-600 (1172) from Aergo Capital.
Air Transport

PSA AIRLINES leased second ex-Cityjet CRJ900 (15434) from Nordic Aviation Capital for AMERICAN EAGLE.
Air Transport

NORTHERN AIR CARGO, AK has acquired converted 767-300BCF (30563; ex-Ethiopian) with PW4062s.
Air Transport

ALLEGIANT AIR leased ex-Alaska A320-200 (6889) with CFM56s from Air Lease Corporation.
Air Transport

CPaT GLOBAL was selected by Mesa Airlines to provide aircraft systems courses and training software for E175, 737CL, 737NG and CRJ900.
Air Transport

AIR NEW ZEALAND is expected in September to re-activate first of four 777-300ERs out of storage in Victorville, CA. It also had three 777-300ERs in
Air Transport

ASHLAND PLACE teamed with Atalaya Capital Management and Perilune Aviation to finance a 777-300ER with ETHIOPIAN.
Air Transport

AIR ASTANA says it plans to expand its fleet from current 38 aircraft (30 A320neo Family; three 767s; five E190-E2s) to 59 by end of 2025. It plans to
Air Transport

FRAPORT posted €53.1m net loss in 1H22 vs €15.4m net income in 1H21; revenues rose 66.3% to €1.35b, but cargo volumes at Frankfurt fell 11.5%.
Air Transport

MESA AIR GROUP had $10m net loss on $134m revenues for third quarter ended June 30 vs $4.3m net profit on $125m a year ago; 46% of revenue was from
Air Transport

WESTJET LINK plans in February 23 to begin six-times-weekly Vancouver-Penticton, BC (Saab 340).
Air Transport

AERSALE, FL had $26.4m net income on $140m revenues in 2Q22 vs $16.5m on $92m in 2Q21. It sold two converted 757-200Fs with a third planned in 2H22
Air Transport