Rex to complete National Jet takeover by September; airline to keep branding
Australian charter operator National Jet Express (NJE) will retain its operating fleet – and grow it “aggressively” in the future – following its acquisition by compatriot Regional Express (Rex).
Edelweiss to expand A340 fleet as long-haul demand picks up
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air is to introduce an additional Airbus A340 to its long-haul fleet from next year.
Blacklisted Iraqi Airways seeks wet-leased aircraft for European flights
Iraqi Airways has issued a request for proposals for wet-leased or ACMI aircraft for operations to Europe amid a continued blacklisting of the carrier by the European Commission.
El Al to consider wet-leases and more 787s to address capacity shortfall
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to explore the possibility of additional Boeing 787s from the second half of next year, once it completes introduction of its current fleet.
Cathay’s shift in tone underscores intent to show it’s back in business
Cathay Pacific has arguably been among the hardest hit of airlines by Covid travel limitations over the past two years. However the Hong Kong carrier in its half-year results now appears to be cautiously positive about its future prospects, though travel restrictions remain a challenge.
Dreamliner deliveries resume but capacity constraints remain
Boeing’s much-awaited resumption of 787 deliveries on Wednesday provided a welcome boost for the manufacturer and Dreamliner customers who have been facing operational headaches caused by the aircraft delays.
Airbus operational single-aisle fleet passes 10,000
Airbus A220s have helped lift the airframer’s total global operational single-aisle fleet into five figures, according to the company’s latest backlog data.
Siberia’s KrasAvia to acquire LMS-901 fleet for regional connectivity
Siberian operator KrasAvia has entered a provisional agreement to acquire 10 UZGA LMS-901 multi-purpose aircraft.
Profitable Air Arabia progresses with new joint-venture carriers
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia’s new Armenian operator Fly Arna commenced operations in July.
Retrofit momentum continues as older aircraft re-energised with new power
Deals disclosed at recent Farnborough air show underline continued interest in transplanting new powertrains into existing airframes as a fast and affordable way to cut emissions and reduce maintenance costs.
Airline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: August 2022 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
Air Lease encouraged by pace of long-haul aircraft placements
US lessor Air Lease is optimistic that the long-haul sector is showing signs of following the short-haul market into recovery, claiming that 80% of aircraft on its widebody order book have been placed.
Swiss to wet-lease up to six Airbus A220s from Air Baltic
Swiss will lease as many as six Airbus A220-300 aircraft from Air Baltic in order to “stabilise its schedules” in the coming months.
New Ethiopian Airlines chief aims for near-doubling of fleet under 2035 roadmap
Rolls-Royce chief sees ‘breathing space’ in widebody delivery ramp-up
UK start-up Hans Airways introducing ex-Air Europa A330
Falling revenue, more deliveries and a growing backlog for Embraer in second quarter
Air Greenland A330-800 emerges from paintshop
Airbus and Boeing delays add to ‘global supply bottleneck’: Lufthansa chief
Uzbekistan’s Qanot Sharq stepping up to A321neos
Air China to raise CNY15 billion for 22 new aircraft
Rex expands jet fleet, eyes profitability following ‘sterling’ July performance
Global Knafaim to sell A330 originally intended for Eurasian lease
Ethiopian Airlines converts four A350 orders to -1000 variant
IAG orders 37 more Airbus A320neo-family jets