Air Transport

Finnair, looking to profitably redeploy its widebody fleet after Russian airspace closure, is not the only Nordic airline in crisis mode.

Lufthansa has become a fully private company again, after Germany’s economic stabilization fund WSF sold the remaining shares it held in the airline.

Air France said it will have to cancel more than half its short-haul flights and around 10% of long-haul flights Sept. 16 because of a planned strike action by French air traffic controller (ATC) union SNCTA.

An unexpected surge in the availability of feedstock has resulted in a flurry of activity in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. Will demand last?

Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines swapped previously swapped its A350-1000 orders for more of the popular -900 variant.

Air India has leased 30 new aircraft to boost domestic and international operations over the next 15 months.

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Europe has launched a research project to develop a liquid hydrogen tank that is integrated into the aircraft’s fuselage to maximize volume and minimize weight.

Ethiopian Airlines is taking three Boeing 767-300ER freighter conversions on long-term lease from Titan Aircraft Investments, boosting the overall African fleet, which Boeing expects to grow by 1,010 new aircraft by 2040.

U.S. airfares remain substantially elevated from last year’s levels, as lower fuel prices and a seasonal moderation in demand give carriers additional room to cut prices.

BOEING booked new orders in August from AERCAP for five 787-9s, AMERICAN for two 737 MAXs, and unidentified customer(s) for 11 737 MAXs, plus four 767

VOEPASS, Brazil agreed to lease ex-Pelita Air Service ATR 72-500 (908) and ex-Windrose ATR 72-600(1262) from Nordic Aviation Capital ; ex-LIAT ATR 72

WIDERØE agreed to purchase two Dash 8-400s, and lease three others (4314/4318/TBA), from Nordic Aviation Capital.

BRAATHENS REGIONAL AIRWAYS agreed to lease two ATR 72-600s (1598/TBA) from Nordic Aviation Capital.

STARLUX AIRLINES plans October 28 to begin Taipei-Okinawa/-Sapporo, Japan (A321neo).

BOEING forecasts demand for 1,010 new aircraft (70% narrowbodies) worth $176b in Africa over next 20 years to satisfy 5.2% annual pax traffic growth

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL asked several airlines to cancel flights between 16:00 and 23:00 on September 13 due to inadequate levels of security personnel.

BBN AIRLINES INDONESIA is being established by BBN Cargo Airlines Holdings (owns Bluebird Nordic) in Jakarta for 2Q23.

IBA reports fleet storage levels for North American carriers have fallen back to 22% of fleet, after eclipsing 60% during pandemic, up from 16% prior

Under the MOU, AFRAA and FSF will cooperate closely and consult each other on matters or activities of mutual interest aimed at improving the safety of the air transport industry on the continent.

Staff-induced delays and cancellations have returned to Amsterdam Schiphol airport, after a sudden shortfall in security staff.

AIRCASTLE increased its unsecured revolving credit facility from $900m to $1b by way of $100m commitment from BMO Harris Bank N.A.; facility expires

VIVA AEROBUS sold two GTF-powered A321neos (10940/10952) to Griffin Global Asset Management for leaseback.

BBN Cargo Airlines Holdings, the parent company of Icelandic cargo carrier Bluebird Nordic, is hoping to secure an air operator’s certificate (AOC) for a new Indonesian freight airline by the second quarter of 2023.