Air Transport

AVELO AIRLINES plans November 11 to begin twice-weekly Sonoma County, CA-Palm Springs (737).
Air Transport

SWOOP took delivery of third new 737-8 (42840) on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital as part of overall deal for six.
Air Transport

AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS issued RFP for lease of seven 737 MAXs for 12 years; bids are due on August 25.
Air Transport

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen fuel cell propulsion for aviation is getting its start using automotive technology, but meeting the performance requirements of future commercial aircraft will require technology improvements across a broad range of components.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
Rather than release an updated standard that meaningfully moves the needle on airline refunds during a continued stretch of industrywide operational challenges, the DOT appears to want to to codify bare minimum expectations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The New York-based airline has launched its first European route from Boston.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Japan Airlines is to participate in a project to explore business models for the implementation of advanced air mobility services in Tokyo.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lufthansa Group believes it is the right partner for ITA Airways, but the Italian government wants the two bidders in the running to improve their offers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
U.S. authorities are attempting to seize a Boeing 747-300M freighter operated by a Venezuelan cargo airline, on the grounds that it breaches sanctions against Iran.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Supply side constraints, together with growing inflationary pressures, are likely to be continuing hurdles facing airlines as they progress toward pre-pandemic levels of activity, lessor DAE said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Rolls-Royce remains confident that a steady uptick in flying hours across its civil-engine portfolio will translate into year-over-year growth in total shop visits, the company said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
IATA has taken a further swipe at major European airports’ problems in handling resurgent passenger growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
After emerging from Chapter 11 proceedings on Dec. 31, 2021, Philippine Airlines has posted its first half-year net profit since 2016.
Airlines & Lessors

Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Embraer plans to decide the engine supplier for its proposed turboprop by year-end, the company said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

IATA has announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong.
Air Transport

By James Pozzi
Second quarter financial results indicate an uptick for MRO services despite the sluggish environment of Europe’s airline industry.
Services & Support

By Joe Anselmo, Jen DiMascio
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Daniel Williams
FAA okay to re-start deliveries ends a long saga, but now Boeing has a new problem to worry about. Listen in as our specialists break down the situation—and the numbers.
Aerospace

By Bill Carey
Proposed new federal legislation would renew the legal authorities already granted to U.S. agencies to protect critical infrastructure and events against rogue drones and empower the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to “proactively” prevent drone incursions at airports.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
The U.S. startup wants to offer scheduled flights before the end of 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
The Panama-based airline deployed nearly 97% of its pre-pandemic capacity in the second quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

Steve Solomon to Chief Commercial Officer at Airlines Reporting Corp., Arlington, VA.
Air Transport

MY INDO AIRLINES, Indonesia leased ex-Ikar 737-800 (32691) from AerCap.
Air Transport

LUFTHANSA GROUP had €259m net profit on €8.5b revenues in 2Q22 vs €226m on €9.6b in 2Q19 and says it sees continuing boom in demand for tickets. It
Air Transport