Airlines & Lessors

Allegiant Air has taken a major step in crafting an international strategy through its plans to invest in and forge a joint venture (JV) with Mexican LCC Viva Aerobus.

Airlines have to re-take control of passengers’ digital journeys in order to maximize ancillary sales, the World Aviation Festival heard Dec. 2.

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren, Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss and former British Airways CEO Alex Cruz have warned that technology and data-use shortcomings are damaging the airline-customer experience.

Senior executives from JetBlue Airways, United Airlines and Wizz Air told delegates at the World Aviation Festival that they no longer view fuel hedging as worthwhile.

Program is likely to total 14 deliveries in 2021 with no sign of when handovers will resume.

Oneworld alliance members plan to purchase more than 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable fuels company Aemetis for their operations at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

ITA Airways has firmed up an order for 28 Airbus aircraft, made up of seven A220s, 11 A320neos and 10 A330neos, confirming an MOU it signed with the manufacturer in September.

Ukraine’s government plans to create a new national flag carrier, with the working title of Ukrainian National Airlines (UNA).

U.S. newcomer Breeze Airways is hoping to launch Airbus A220-300 flights in the first or second quarter with five initial aircraft and is pushing Airbus for longer-range capability to serve destinations in Latin America.

The company expects to cover 80% of flight routes in the continental U.S. by the end of the year

U.S. commuter airline Southern Airways Express has become the first to place firm orders for a new form of regional transportation, the all-electric wing-in-ground-effect seagliders under development by startup Regent Craft.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has said that ongoing problems with his Airbus A350 fleet are causing a “large dent” in his carrier’s widebody operations.

UK regional startup Flybe has taken delivery of its first De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400, with a view to operating 32 of the type.

Scandinavian Airlines Group’s President and CEO Anko van der Werff is pushing ahead with further restructuring measures.

The carrier has high hopes for the North American market despite continuing its losses through the third quarter of 2021.

Ethiopian Airlines has finalized preparations for the launch of Zambia’s new national carrier, Zambia Airways, which is to start operations Dec. 1.

Despite the uncertainties caused by the emergence of omicron, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren said there remains a unique opportunity for easyJet to win customers and take market share from rivals over the winter.

Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) took delivery of its first of 25 A321neos in Hamburg Nov. 29.

Nearly five years after a Canadian government vs. Boeing meltdown, the company’s defense business still faces extra scrutiny in Ottawa..

Passenger numbers in the U.S. reached their highest levels since Spring 2020, but new concerns about the omicron coronavirus variant could threaten momentum during the winter travel season.

Brazil’s Azul has opted not to pursue an acquisition of LATAM Airlines Group but says it will evaluate further consolidation opportunities in Latin American markets.

Despite near-term challenges such as the emerging Omicron coronavirus variant, the fundamentals for LCC success in the Asia-Pacific region remain strong.

The LCC is expecting to become an all-neo operator by 2027 once more new-generation aircraft are delivered by Airbus and its older A330s and A320ceos can be retired.

The country’s previous flag-carrier, Nigeria Airways, ceased operations in 2003.

Aegean said the easing of travel restrictions and introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate meant the three-month period ending Sept. 30 was better for the airline.