Azimuth agreement is A220's first from Russia since local certification
Russian carrier Azimuth’s agreement to take Airbus A220s is the first from one of the country’s airlines since the twinjet family quietly secured certification from the federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia.
Airbus seals A220 flight-hour services pact with Central Asia’s Air Manas
Airbus has concluded its first flight-hour services contract in Central Asia with an A220 pooling and component repair agreement with Kyrgyzstan’s Air Manas.
Icelandair praises 737 Max performance as it ramps up operations for second half
Icelandair has seven of its nine Boeing 737 Max jets in service and expects to bring the other two into operation by late August.
AirAsia’s Fernandes committed to Airbus orderbook
AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes is still bullish about to taking delivery of all aircraft the low-cost carrier has on order with Airbus.
New TAP Air Portugal chief takes control as EU looks at latest state aid proposal
New TAP Air Portugal chief executive Christine Ourmieres-Widener has been in “listening mode” during her first few days in charge of the European operator, as uncertainty surrounds the business’s second tranche of state aid.
Qatar Airways chief dangles freighter launch order interest to Airbus and Boeing
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has indicated he is ready to place a launch order for a new freighter with Boeing or Airbus by the end of the third quarter, though he added the caveat that the carrier would need to see concerns around the A350 settled before ...
Azimuth set to become first A220 operator in Russia
Russian carrier Azimuth is set to become the first operator of the Airbus A220 in the country, following an agreement for six unveiled at the Moscow MAKS 2021 air show.
Airbus commences flight tests with fourth BelugaXL
Airbus has carried out the maiden flight of its fourth BelugaXL high-capacity transport, which took off from Toulouse on 20 July.
Airbus delivers first A350 from Chinese completion centre
Airbus has delivered its first A350 from its widebody completion centre in Tianjin, China.
Red Wings among three carriers collectively signing for 50 Superjets
Three airlines have signed letters of intent covering the acquisition of 50 Sukhoi Superjet 100s, as the MAKS 2021 air show opened in Moscow.
Aurora leasing Superjets in support of strategy to build far east Russian carrier
Russian carrier Aurora has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire eight Sukhoi Superjet 100s through state leasing company GTLK.
Volaris rules out purchasing aircraft before 2023
Volaris will finance its fleet via operating leases rather than with direct purchases until at least 2023, chief financial officer Jaime Pous has disclosed.
Italian carrier ITA seeks to acquire ‘essential’ Alitalia brand ahead of launch
New Italian carrier ITA is set to bid for the Alitalia brand name through a public tender, as the airline prepares to commence operations in mid-October.
Cathay Pacific gears up for maiden A321neo service
Rossiya prepares to start MC-21 operations in summer 2022
Vietnam Airlines to sell ATR 72 fleet, raise D8 trillion
Wheels Up becomes public company, raises $650m
Delta to acquire 29 used 737s and seven used A350s
Aer Lingus's remaining A350s listed against unidentified customers
Flydubai cuts 65 jets from Max order after review of post-pandemic fleet plans
United signs up to acquire Heart’s in-development electric regional airliner
Boeing’s orders and deliveries bump higher in June as recovery continues
Smartavia embarks on expansion plan involving over 40 aircraft
Porter confirms cancelling ‘conditional order’ for 30 Airbus A220s
Porter orders 30 E195-E2s, outlines major expansion