Cathay Pacific Digitalizes Handling Of Post Under Cathay Mail

By Chen Chuanren Mar 28, 2023
Under its “mail as cargo” mantra, the Cathay Mail system integrates mail-handling data with air cargo systems using the postal air waybill.
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Boeing 737-900ERs To Join Sun Country Fleet
Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines is set to operate the longest-range variant of the 737NG for the first time.
guy.ferneyhoug… Tue, 03/28/2023 - 09:01
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U.S. Airlines See Relief Ahead For Pilot Supply Problem
As forecasts project a continuing pilot shortage, some U.S. airlines are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel.
andrea.copleys… Tue, 03/28/2023 - 08:00
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Alaska Airlines Partners With Shell To Address SAF Barriers
A new partnership announced by Alaska Airlines is aimed at addressing challenges to scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and supply.
natalia.pelayo… Mon, 03/27/2023 - 18:48
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EasyJet Predicts Role For Biometrics, eVTOLs In 2070 Vision
The research predicts that, by 2070, 85% of passengers will travel to the airport using electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
natalia.pelayo… Mon, 03/27/2023 - 18:17
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Brussels Airlines, EU Lobby Group A4E Get New Leaders
Two senior leadership changes are afoot in Brussels.
natalia.pelayo… Mon, 03/27/2023 - 16:59
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European Strikes Disrupt Air Transport Operations

By Helen Massy-Beresford Mar 27, 2023
Strikes in France and Germany are causing major disruptions for European airlines, with delays, canceled flights and airport closures. 
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AirBaltic Brings In More Wet-Lease Aircraft To Mitigate Pratt Delays

By Helen Massy-Beresford Mar 27, 2023
Latvian carrier airBaltic plans to wet-lease more aircraft from March 27 to May 31 to mitigate the impact of delays in engine maintenance by Pratt & Whitney.
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Vietnam Airlines Restarts Japan Routes
Vietnam Airlines resumed its Da Nang–Tokyo (Narita) service on March 26.
natalia.pelayo… Mon, 03/27/2023 - 12:56
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T’Way Plans International Growth At South Korea’s Cheongju Airport
Seoul-based LCC T’Way Air is expanding its international operations by establishing a secondary hub at South Korea’s Cheongju Airport.
natalia.pelayo… Mon, 03/27/2023 - 12:44
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Virgin Atlantic Launches Korean Air Codeshare

By David Casey Mar 27, 2023
The partnership marks Virgin Atlantic’s entry to the South Korean market.
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Aeromexico: ‘Misconception’ Cabotage Will Lower Domestic Airfares
Mexico’s largest airline also faces the prospect of competition from a state-run Mexicana.
guy.ferneyhoug… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 13:41
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Airbus Tianjin FAL Delivers First A321neo
The Chinese facility's first A321neo has been handed over to Juneyao Airlines.
guy.ferneyhoug… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 13:31
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ANA To Resume Haneda-China Routes, Will Retain Narita Flights
The carrier plans to resume flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Beijing and both Shanghai airports—Pudong and Hongqiao—starting April 1.
natalia.pelayo… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 13:05
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Air Transat Touts A321LR’s Route Flexibility
Canada's Air Transat is utilizing the A321LR's range to connect Montreal with Lyon.
guy.ferneyhoug… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 09:27
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Last Major MD-11 Operators Signal Fleet Drawdown Plans
Flatter cargo forecasts, rising costs and more efficient twinjet replacements push FedEx and UPS MD-11s toward retirement.
andrea.copleys… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 08:00
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Podcast: Porter Airlines' E2 Strategy 
Canada’s Porter Airlines is in the midst of dramatically changing its overall business strategy with the introduction of new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
michael.johnso… Fri, 03/24/2023 - 01:52
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JetSMART Nixes Ultra Plans; Avianca Weighs Government Action On Viva
Explaining its plans not to pursue Ultra Air, JetSMART said it hoped to commence operations in Colombia as soon as possible.
natalia.pelayo… Thu, 03/23/2023 - 19:35
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French Strikes Threaten Paris Airport Fuel Supplies
Strikes at oil refineries are threatening supplies of kerosene to Paris airports.
natalia.pelayo… Thu, 03/23/2023 - 19:10
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Flight Friday: The Fallout From The Invasion Of Ukraine

By Daniel Williams Mar 23, 2023
Russia's domestic traffic has begun to drop below the equivalent month in 2019, suggesting sanctions on aircraft and engine parts may be having an effect.
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Daily Memo: Will Bank Stress Affect Aircraft Financing?

By Michael Bruno Mar 23, 2023
The collapse of SVB and the fire sale of Credit Suisse CS suddenly have reminded the world what it was like in 2008 as the Great Financial Crisis emerged. 
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Brussels Airlines To Wet-Lease Aircraft From CityJet For Summer

By Helen Massy-Beresford Mar 23, 2023
Brussels Airlines has signed a wet-lease agreement with CityJet for the summer season, with two CRJ-900s set to join the carrier’s fleet.
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Porter Plots U.S. Expansion With New E2s

By David Casey Mar 23, 2023
Toronto-based Porter Airlines has revealed six U.S. destinations that it may fly to with its new Embraer E195-E2 regional jets.
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Flair Airlines: Aircraft Seizures Will Not Deter Summer Plans

By David Casey Mar 23, 2023
Lessor Airborne Capital seized three 737-8s and one 737-800 from Canada's Flair, which is now seeking $50 million in damages.
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American Eyes Multi Uses Of Airbus XLR; Leverages BA Partnership In Transatlantic

By Karen Walker Mar 23, 2023
American Airlines says the multifaceted XLR was the aircraft equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife.
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