All articles by David Kaminski-Morrow – Page 115
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NewsWestern Global struggled with closure of Chinese market and belly-capacity rebound
US cargo carrier Western Global Airlines has outlined the setbacks which led to its entry to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, including a customer shift away from dedicated freighters, contrary to expectations, and the delayed recovery of Chinese activity. Western Global has also been affected by high fuel prices attributed to ...
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NewsMNG Airlines and Golden Falcon terminate proposed business combination
Turkish logistics operator MNG Airlines has terminated its proposed business combination agreement with the specialised private equity company Golden Falcon Acquisition. MNG and Golden Falcon had disclosed the proposed combination in December last year, as part of the airline’s strategy to become a publicly-listed US company on the New York ...
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NewsMongolia’s MIAT discloses initial routes for 787
Mongolian flag-carrier MIAT is to deploy its first Boeing 787 initially on services to Asia and Europe, as it prepares to put the twinjet on US routes. The airline is expecting shortly to take delivery of a 787-9, one of a pair being leased from AerCap under an agreement reached ...
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NewsNauru Airlines introduces 737-800 converted freighter
Micronesian carrier Nauru Airlines has introduced a Boeing 737-800 freighter to its fleet, claiming it to be the first of the model in the Australian region. Nauru Airlines has an operational base in Brisbane. It states that the 737-800F will expand its cargo capabilities, adding capacity to a fleet which ...
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NewsOman Air points to integration with SalamAir under restructuring initiative
Oman Air has indicated that closer ties with SalamAir are likely under a restructuring plan outlined by the flag-carrier’s chairman. The restructuring is intended to resolve continuing losses and mounting debts which have burdened the carrier since the Omani government withdrew from Bahrain-based Gulf Air in 2007 to concentrate on ...
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NewsExpanding Jazeera Airways turns in profitable first half
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways is fitting lightweight seats to its expanding fleet, and intends to open additional routes before the end of this year. Jazeera turned in a KD6.27 million ($20.4 million) net profit for the first half. Although this was some 15% down on last year’s interim, the ...
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NewsUS freight carrier Western Global files for Chapter 11 to assist restructuring
Pressured US freight operator Western Global Airlines has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it seeks to implement a restructuring plan to cut debt and stabilise the business. Western Global, which operates Boeing MD-11 and 747-400 freighters, had disclosed in July that it was looking at options to ...
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NewsIsraeli operator Israir to introduce another pair of A320s
Israir Group’s board has approved the introduction of another pair of Airbus A320s to develop the Israeli operator’s fleet. The two aircraft will be dry-leased and arrive in 2024, according to the company, if an agreement is finalised. Israir Group says the decision is part of a management plan to ...
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NewsSSJ-New model undergoes aerodynamic flutter analysis
Irkut’s SSJ-New, the successor to the Superjet 100, is undergoing aeroelasticity testing as part of the preparation for the aircraft’s maiden flight. An initial round of flutter tests was carried out in June at the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute in Moscow. This testing has been conducted with a model of the ...
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NewsNiger airspace closes as political unrest continues
Authorities in Niger have closed the country’s airspace, as the African state experiences continuing political unrest. The closure has been confirmed in a NOTAM for the Niamey flight information region which took effect on 6 August. It states that the republic’s airspace is “closed for all flights”, from the ground ...
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NewsCatania airport restores fire-hit terminal to operation after three weeks
Sicily’s Catania airport has resumed operations at Terminal A, three weeks after a fire forced its closure and led to substantial disruption to flights. The airport’s operator says the terminal re-opened on 5 August, with the arrival of an EasyJet flight from Milan Malpensa in the late evening marking the ...
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NewsUS FAA urges early adoption of front-row seat safety enhancements
US regulators are urging operators to adopt safer passenger restraints for front-row seats, after research indicated that lap seat-belts alone could result in severe injuries in an emergency landing. Current guidance permits operators to install seats set back from cabin walls and monuments, which allow their occupants to flail forward ...
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NewsAirbus reveals more A350 agreements as net orders top 1,100
Airbus has revealed orders for 10 A350-900s in its latest backlog figures, listing them against two undisclosed customers. Four of the type were ordered on 11 July and another six on 31 July. But Airbus’s figures for the month show it has also cut three A350-900s from its total, all ...
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NewsUncleared Learjet departed in front of E190 flaring on intersecting runway
US investigators have determined that an executive jet crew commenced take-off without clearance before it passed in front of a JetBlue Embraer 190 that was flaring for touchdown on an intersecting runway. The serious incursion, during the E190’s approach to runway 04R at Boston at night, was captured on video ...
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NewsNo relief from supply-chain malaise ‘any time soon’: Rolls-Royce chief
Rolls-Royce chief Tufan Erginbilgic expects prolonged supply-chain problems, although he says the company has limited the impact of fires at two suppliers. The engine manufacturer states that it has built up inventory in order to meet demand in civil aerospace and counter supply-chain disruption. Speaking during the manufacturer’s half-year briefing ...
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NewsUS-Mongolian flights planned under new air transport pact
Flights between the USA and Mongolia are planned for next year, with the signature of an air transport agreement planned as part of a reinforced partnership between the two countries. Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is holding talks with the US government during his first official visit. “For us, the ...
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NewsWizz Air backs chief executive as shareholders object to remuneration policy
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air’s board has underlined its belief that chief executive Jozsef Varadi is vital to the airline’s strategic development, after a substantial shareholder contingent opposed management remuneration proposals. Over 25% of votes cast during a 2 August shareholders’ meeting opposed Wizz Air’s directors’ remuneration policy and ...
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NewsWizz seals order for 75 A321neos after shareholder approval
Wizz Air shareholders have approved the firming of 75 Airbus A321neo purchase rights, a plan originally disclosed by the carrier nearly 11 months ago. Approval for the purchase was secured at an extraordinary general meeting on 2 August. Wizz Air’s board says the proposal received “strong shareholder support”, and it ...
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NewsCanary Islands start-up Surcar aims to use hydrogen-electric Twin Otters
Canary Islands floatplane start-up Surcar Airlines is intending to use hydrogen-electric engines on De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft. The company plans to introduce aircraft retrofitted with the ZA600 powertrain developed by propulsion specialist ZeroAvia. Surcar Airlines is looking to offer inter-island services and sightseeing tours. It will initially use conventionally-powered ...
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NewsEtihad Airways unveils new route to US gateway
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is to open another US route, with services to Boston from spring next year. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier says the connection will take the number of US cities it serves to four. Etihad already operates to New York, Chicago and Washington, and also flies to ...