Airlines & Lessors

Turkish Airlines has decided to increase the crew wages of its cockpit personnel by 25% and the pay of its remaining domestic staff by 20%, based on current wages, effective Oct. 1, 2021.

China Express Airline’s profit streak ended in the 2021 third quarter (Q3) as two safety incidents dragged down the airline’s operating numbers, compounded by the outbreak of COVID-19 cases in key cities.

Air France-KLM is expecting its 2021 fourth-quarter (Q4) capacity to reach as much as three-quarters of 2019 levels and has posted a much lower net loss for the September quarter as the recovery in air travel demand continues.

Cost pressures could complicate airlines’ COVID recovery.

Spirit Airlines has pushed out some recovery targets as it works to prevent operational meltdowns similar to the massive disruptions that cost the ULCC $50 million in the third quarter.

Colombia’s Avianca plans to make its Boeing 787s the only widebody passenger aircraft in its fleet, simplifying long-haul operations within the Americas and Europe.

Allegiant Air is joining many U.S. airlines in finding ways to combat pandemic-induced irregular operations.

Strong corporate demand between the U.S. and the UK is fueling the carrier’s latest transatlantic expansion.

Italy’s Blue Panorama Airlines, which operated as Luke Air, suspended operations on Oct. 28 due to financial problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Norwegian Air Shuttle said passenger demand is returning and forward bookings are positive, meaning it expects to have a peak of 50 aircraft in operation by the end of 2021 and 70 in 2022.

Topi Manner became Finnair CEO in January 2019. Manner was a newcomer to aviation, just as the industry hit its worst-ever crisis. Before joining

Airlines are readjusting their fleet strategies to prepare for the recovery of international networks.

ULCCs have gained dominance in recent years by capitalizing on rock bottom fares to attract price-sensitive leisure travelers.

UK regional airline Flybe has taken another step closer to relaunching with the appointment of a CEO, Dave Pflieger.

Environmental lobby group Greenpeace has called on the EU to ban short-haul flights in favor of rail substitutes, citing new research performed by OBC Transeuropa (OBCT).

The UK government plans to halve Air Passenger Duty (APD) on domestic flights but levy more tax on ultra-long-haul flights, drawing an angry response from industry stakeholders.

The airline says the alliance with American Airlines enables it to grow in the capacity-constrained New York market well beyond what it otherwise could.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is considering adding service to markets in Latin America and the Caribbean, but this winter is “too soon” for new routes.

Hawaiian Airlines is expecting a strong rebound in international traffic next year, which would allow it to fully restore its systemwide capacity and add new aircraft to the fleet.

Finnair has focused on a strategy of serving Asian mega-cities, providing transfers for passengers between Europe and Asia.

Issues extend to everyday business practices, such as using repairs instead of new parts.

JetBlue Airways believes the operating profile of its Embraer E190s under its partnership with American Airlines will result in the aircraft being positive contributors to its margins.

Emirates Airline plans to boost its operational workforce by recruiting additional 2,500 staff over the next six months, as pandemic-related travel restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of COVID-19 vaccines.

A new Middle East cargo operator has received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Bahraini authorities.

The Indian government has taken another important step in the privatization process for Air India by signing a purchase deal with selected buyer Tata Group.