Airlines & Lessors

The Portuguese government, which decided to sell 66% of flag carrier TAP Portugal last year, is moving forward slowly with the long-planned privatization process.
Airlines & Lessors

The Lufthansa Group, which is continuing its fleet modernization program in 2015, has taken delivery of its 16th Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental this week, replacing an older Boeing 747-400.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Australian flag carrier Qantas will restructure its international tariffs to absorb fuel surcharges into base fares.
Airlines & Lessors

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russia’s airlines carried more than 530,000 passengers and operated 12,000 flights within the framework of routes subsidy programs in 2014.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Tokyo-based Skymark Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection after it was unable to establish a profitable niche in an increasingly competitive Japanese market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Dubai Airports has confirmed it has taken the title of the world’s busiest international airport from London Heathrow.
Airports & Networks

ATW is proud to recognize these standout performers at its 41st Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards.

By Alan Dron
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) aviation regulator has ordered an immediate halt of flights to Baghdad after a flydubai aircraft was hit by bullets on approach to the Iraqi capital’s airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Boeing, boosted by a banner year for its Commercial Airplanes unit, reported 2014 net income of $5.45 billion, up 19% over a 2013 net profit of $4.59 billion.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Japan Airlines (JAL) has finalized an order for 32 Mitsubishi Regional Jets (MRJs), which will replace some of its regional fleet from 2021.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) DG Andrew Herdman is “strongly” advising the Indonesian government to make a preliminary report on the Indonesia AirAsia QZ8501 crash publically available.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Linda Blachly
Airline News-Jan. 27, 2015
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russia’s Transaero Airline carried 13.2 million passengers during 2014, up 5.6% from 2013.
Airlines & Lessors

More low-cost carriers (LCCs) are expected to announce nighttime schedules from Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport as it seeks to tap into Narita’s LCC dominance.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Dubai-based lessor International Airfinance Corp. (IAFC) has made its first acquisition with the signing of a firm purchase agreement with Airbus for five A330-200s, plus four further options.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation has signed a firm order with CFM International for CFM56 engines to power 10 new A320s, part of its existing order with Airbus.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Following a circular from France’s Direction Générale de L'aviation Civile (DGAC) banning French operators from flying below FL240 in Pakistan airspace (Lahore and Karachi FIRs), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a safety information bulletin (SIB) advising all operators to exercise “extreme caution” when planning to fly into, out of, within or above Pakistan airspace.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways has further increased its stake in Virgin Australia, in the wake of official approval for such a move.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
EasyJet anticipates a reduction in its first-half loss as a result of continued improvements in passenger figures and dropping fuel prices, the UK-based low-cost carrier (LCC) said Tuesday.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Under Gary Kelly’s leadership, Southwest Airlines has grown to become the US’ largest airline in terms of originating domestic passengers carried. Kelly is a 28-year Southwest veteran, assuming the roles of chairman and president in 2008.
ATW Opinion

For French-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR (Avions de Transport Régional), consolidated 2014 firm orders, options and deliveries, organized by customer name.
Airlines & Lessors

Current Data Trends on the Commercial Airline Industry

In July, Air India became the 27th member of the Star Alliance and the airline now carries 15.4 million passengers to 85 airports in 24 countries.
ATW Opinion

American Airlines Group earned net income of $2.88 billion in 2014, the first full year following the December 2013 American/US Airways merger.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Air France is expected to announce plans to take its first ATR 72-600s, which will be deployed on its HOP! regional operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion