Air Transport

Archer Aviation’s production electric air taxi, called the Midnight, is being designed to fly 45 back-to-back 20-mi. missions a day with a pilot and four passengers and a 10-min. recharge between flights, at prices comparable to ground ride-sharing, the startup has revealed.

South African Airways (SAA) has been contacted by South Africa’s Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC) over possible license breaches related to company financial reporting and its planned equity partnership.

Icelandic LCC PLAY now has six active Airbus A320 family aircraft, putting it on track to operate a 10-strong fleet by spring 2023.

The decision will allow the airline to cut certain flights from three airports while maintaining slot usage rights.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed an agreement with U.S. private equity firm Apollo Global Management, which will provide $700 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to see the airline through Chapter 11.

Qantas intends to refresh and grow its domestic freighter fleet with the acquisition of six more Airbus A321s.

Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership with AEGEAN, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via Athens, using a single ticket.

Emirates will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Perth on December 1 as part of the airline’s ramp up of services to Australia.

The 20 new-generation aircraft will replace the airline's existing A330ceo fleet.

Thai Airways is bringing back long-haul services as Thailand's COVID restrictions have eased.

The UAE’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF) – the investment arm of Tawazun Economic Council – has invested into the development of a hydrogen powered aviation programme.