Air Transport

AKASA AIR, India took delivery of 737-8 (60717) on lease from AerCap.
Air Transport

LYNX AIR plans to begin Toronto-Orlando on Jan 27 and Calgary-Phoenix/-Los Angeles/-Las Vegas in February (737).
Air Transport

By Lori Ranson
The trial to determine if the partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways is anti-competitive is underway, and few are venturing to predict the outcome.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have ramped up their international capacity plans from November onward, following the latest steps by the government to relax entry requirements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The COMAC C919 airliner attained its airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Sept. 29, more than five years after first flight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
A federal judge could give final approval Dec. 14 to a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Boeing and its board of directors regarding the 737 MAX.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Saudia Cargo has entered an agreement with IATA to work on its Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) Certification.
Air Transport

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has expressed concern of the imposition of jet fuel rations at Cape Town International Airport.
Air Transport

Airlink is acquiring a 40 percent strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based FlyNamibia.
Aerospace

Stelia Aerospace has launched a new staggered Business Class seat called Rendez-Vous which makes it one of the widest on the market.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
Singaporean Transport Minister S Iswaran and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg signed the agreement on the sidelines of the ICAO Assembly in Montreal.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
The chief executive of SkyWest said he does not understand what the big fuss is regarding the company’s application for Part 135 commuter authorization for a new charter subsidiary that was stood up this summer.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
South African Airways (SAA) is expecting to finalize a strategic equity partnership with the Takatso Consortium before the end of March 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Mediterranean Shipping Co. has become the latest such business to branch out into its own-branded air cargo operations, with plans to operate four Boeing 777s in partnership with U.S. carrier Atlas Air.
Airlines & Lessors

CHINA AIRLINES finalized order for 16 787-9s, and eight options, for delivery starting 2025 to replace its A330-300s.
Air Transport

STARLUX AIRLINES, Taiwan took delivery of A321neo (10620) on lease from AerCap and now has 10 A321s/three A330s.
Air Transport

TARCO AIR, Sudan leased ex-Blue Panorama 737-800 (30289) from Aviation Capital Group.
Air Transport

AIR CHARTER EXPRESS (Freight Runners Express) acquired second ex-Eastern Saab 2000 (036); third (032) is due.
Air Transport

EUROPEAN REGIONS AIRLINE ASSOCIATION (ERA) added Greece's Marathon Airlines as new member; it has >55 members. Marathon currently has an 88-seat E175
Air Transport

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS plans January 1 to begin Mendoza-Rio de Janeiro Galeao (737-8).
Air Transport

SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL signed 5-year, $1.7b syndicated facilities with a greenshoe option, comprising a $1.3b term loan and a $431m revolving credit
Air Transport

AMERICAN AIRLINES took delivery of eighth 787-8 (65997) on lease from BOC Aviation as part of deal for 22.
Air Transport

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russian airlines are preparing to restore access to the digital datalink Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS).
Interiors & Connectivity

By David Casey, Aaron Karp
Passenger traffic has rebounded strongly during the northern summer season, but airlines are approaching the winter months with renewed caution.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The cadet-pilot program is open to candidates without any flight experience and is “designed to inspire professional vocations among candidates from all backgro
Airlines & Lessors