Air Transport

AIR CORSICA announced plan to lease two new A320neos (lessor TBA) in late 2023/early 2024 to replace two A320ceos; it would then have four A320neos

SALAMAIR, Oman signed MOU to order 12 E195-E2s for delivery in 2023-2024; it currently has 10 A320 Family jets.

EMBRAER delivered its 1,700th production E-Jet (19002076; an E195-E2) to KLM CITYHOPPER on lease from Aircastle.

AIRBUS delivered its 500th A350 (567; a -900) to IBERIA, which marks introduction of additional performance/cabin improvements, reducing weight by 1.2

REX finalized acquisition of NATIONAL JET EXPRESS from Cobham Aviation Services Australia; NJE operates eight Q400s and six E190s and Rex says it is

Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shell that could enable supplies of sustainable aviation fuel for some of the airline’s operations.

Toward the end of 2022, Schiphol says it will look at whether more flights may be possible starting at the end of January.

Formerly the regional services arm of Cobham Services Australia, NJE operates De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 turboprops and Embraer E190 regional jets.

Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo have signed an MoU to deliver benefits to air freight customers.

The Taiwanese carrier is looking to acquire freighters to capitalize on Taipei's growing air cargo sector.

As airlines map out their paths to net-zero emissions, the industry seeks to make sure they have accurate ways to track their performance.

The FAA should clarify its certification requirements for advanced air mobility vehicles and work with the federal energy department to validate battery technology and develop a charging infrastructure for electric aircraft, aviation industry representatives say.

FLYARYSTAN, Kazakhstan leased new GTF-powered A320neo (11120) from Aviation Capital Group.

WESTJET ordered 42 more 737-10s and optioned 22; it now has 65 MAXs on order (50 -10s) for delivery through 2028.

Some operators are compensating for not having enough pilots to fly their desired schedules—and generate revenue—by saving money on engine overhauls through strategic use of surplus engines, AAR’s top executive said.

The WestJet Group has announced a new firm order for 42 Boeing 737-10s, with options for up to 22 more,

After a long period of tame increases, price spikes are returning as a fact of life in aerospace and defense.

Kazakhstan´s FlyArystan plans to nearly double its fleet by the end of next year and is looking for growth beyond that.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES is expected to trade-in its six A380s to Airbus as part of recent A330-900 order (SPNWS; Aug 19).

AVATION had US$17.1m net income on US$116m revenues for year ended June 30 vs $84.9m loss on $120m a year ago.

AER LINGUS plans May 19 to begin four-times-weekly Dublin-Cleveland, OH (A321neo LR).

AZUL, Brazil agreed to trial new demand prediction and algorithm pricing system developed by Israel's FETCHERR.

GLOBEAIR, Monaco agreed to order 12 Lilium Jets for eVTOL service in French Riviera and Italy.

Russia’s air transport industry has called for the government to protect its manpower from the partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 21.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has released a draft rulemaking that would require sellers of commercial airline tickets to clearly display ancillary fees at the point of sale.