Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Loftleidir Cabo Verde, a subsidiary of charter and ACMI specialist Loftleidir Icelandic, has acquired a majority stake in Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA).
Airlines & Lessors

Thai Airways reported a 2018 net loss of THB11.6 billion ($355 million), deepened from a net loss of THB 2.1 billion in 2017.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
India’s Jet Airways has been forced to ground more of its aircraft because of lease payment defaults, as negotiations continue over a bailout plan and an ownership reshuffle for the Mumbai-based carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Eight passengers have been injured during evacuation after a Laudamotion Airbus A320-200 aborted takeoff from London Stansted Airport because of engine problems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
The debate on how to improve onboard Wi-Fi and make money continues.
Interiors & Connectivity

IAG's answer to the long-haul LCC market, Level, launched in June 2017. Walsh spoke to ATW about Level's progress and the long-haul LCC market generally.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Omani LCC SalamAir aims to open its second center of operations at Salalah Airport, in the southwest of the Arabian nation.
Airports & Networks

By Kerry Reals
French and Dutch politicians have agreed to strengthen their cooperation on the future strategy of Air France-KLM, with the aim of announcing a series of joint recommendations before the end of June.
Airlines & Lessors

SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, posted €1.3 billion ($1.49 billion) revenue for 2018, the highest in its history.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
International Airlines Group (IAG) has ordered up to 42 Boeing 777-9 aircraft for its British Airways (BA) subsidiary. If all options are exercised, the deal is valued at $18.6 billion at list prices.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Japan’s first long-haul LCC is on the verge of unveiling its brand name and inflight products, which may happen within “weeks.”
Airlines & Lessors

A consolidation between Thailand LCC Nok Air and the owners of Thai AirAsia, Asia Aviation, is ‘highly likely,’ according to a source familiar with the airlines, as both companies convened for a meeting Feb. 28.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand is adjusting its business plan in response to cooling demand and falling profits, and more changes could follow when the carrier completes a review of its operations.
Airlines & Lessors

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has reported a SEK576 million ($64 million) first-quarter net loss for the November-January period, widened from a SEK291 million loss it posted in the year-ago period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
AirAsia’s financial results for the December quarter were under pressure partly because of the carrier’s aggressive capacity growth, although the airline said the expansion will make it stronger in the long term.
Airlines & Lessors

Dutch Caribbean carrier InselAir ceased operations Feb. 16, but announced the closure via Facebook on Feb. 25.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kerry Reals
International Airlines Group (IAG) will be removed from all global index provider MSCI’s indices that include Spain, as a result of its decision to place a limit on the number of shares that can be held by non-European Union (EU) citizens.
Airlines & Lessors

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2019 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2019 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

As of Feb. 26, 2019, average list prices for Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft; with passenger seating capacity, cargo tonnage capacity and aircraft flight range.
Airlines & Lessors

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Aeroflot LCC subsidiary Pobeda Airlines intends to increase traffic by 40% and carry at least 10 million passengers in 2019 as the carrier expands its aircraft fleet and network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russia’s Aeroflot Group carried 4.2 million passengers in January, up 14.5% year-over-year (YOY).
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Over the past five years airline ancillary revenue has more than doubled, with Europe leading the way, according to the latest data from ancillary specialist IdeaWorksCompany.
Airlines & Lessors

Kenya Airways has announced six new senior management appointments.
Airlines & Lessors

Swiss entrepreneur and Air Prishtina CEO Leyla Ibrahimi Salahi has taken full ownership of Switzerland-based Germania Flug AG.
Airlines & Lessors