Silk Way West signs for another 777F
Azerbaijan’s Silk Way West Airlines has disclosed that it is ordering another Boeing 777 freighter, extending an original agreement for five of the type.
Airlines candid on Boeing concerns
Good weeks have been few and far between at Boeing for some time, but the past few days have proven particularly challenging as the airframer works to move beyond its various issues.
Air Transat seeks to offset capacity lost due to PW1100G engine problems
Its fleet beset by grounded Airbus A321LRs needing work on their Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines, Canadian airline company Transat AT is adding both newly leased and previously ordered aircraft to partially offset the lost capacity.
Volotea chief Carlos Munoz has IPO ambition for carrier committed to being different
After a turbulent three years amid the pandemic and then the impact of rapidly rising fuel costs, Volotea under founding chief executive Carlos Munoz has renewed confidence thanks to a strong 2023 and encouraging start to this year
Court filing lists nearly 30 737s as part of IAero asset sale linked to US carrier Eastern
Court filings have revealed that US operator IAero Airways – which is under US bankruptcy protection – is pursuing an asset-sale agreement involving an entity linked with carrier Eastern Airlines.
Alaska rebounds after taking $150m hit from 737 Max 9 grounding
US carrier Alaska Airlines estimates the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max 9s following the 5 January door plug blow-out on flight 1282 resulted in lost profits of at least $150 million.
Canada’s Nolinor reveals fresh livery on 737-400 repurposed for mining industry
Canadian charter carrier Nolinor Aviation has adorned its first Boeing 737-400 with an update of its distinctive blue, white and gold livery.
Second AviaAM 777-300ER transferred for Mammoth freighter conversion
Irish-based AviaAM Leasing has transferred a second Boeing 777-300ER for cargo conversion by US-based Mammoth Freighters.
Cathay begins mid-sized widebody renewal campaign with orders to come in next few years
Cathay Pacific’s ongoing campaign for new mid-sized widebody jets is “still in its early days” with the airline expecting to place an order only in the next few years.
‘Boeing needs to become a better company’: Southwest CEO
Boeing’s 737 Max delivery delays have drawn sharp criticism from Southwest Airlines’ chief executive Bob Jordan, who described on 12 March the carrier’s highly constrained 2024 growth plan.
United considering A321neo order as 737 Max 10 certification stalls
United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby acknowledges that the US carrier is considering a potential order of Airbus A321neos to replace the Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft it no longer expects to be delivered.
China Airlines sells batch of five 747-400Fs to two cargo operators
Taiwanese carrier China Airlines has disclosed an agreement to sell five Boeing 747 freighters to two operators.
Trent reliability issues add to Air NZ’s operational woes as it cuts Chicago service
Air New Zealand has flagged “ongoing challenges” with the reliability and availability of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines powering its Boeing 787 fleet, adding to existing engine issues it is already facing on its narrowbody fleet.
Dozens injured as LATAM Boeing 787 experiences ‘strong movement’
Virgin Australia regional unit seeks Fokker replacements
Former Global Crossing chief to start up Florida-based A220 operator
Envoy planning to add 12 more E175s starting in 2025
Qatar Airways ends 747 operations with -8Fs bound for UPS
Lessor Falko acquires batch of older E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital
Airlink looks to standardise configurations after rapid Embraer fleet growth
Prime minister hints at creating possible alternative to Iraqi Airways
Ukrainian prosecutors lay formal charges over destruction of An-225
American’s 85-strong Max 10 order includes ‘financial protections’ against delivery delays
American Airlines orders 260 narrowbody and regional jets in huge boost to fleet plan
Icelandair opts for PW1100G to power Airbus single-aisle fleet