All articles by David Kaminski-Morrow – Page 17
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NewsJet2 trims winter capacity as booking profile reflects consumer uncertainty
UK leisure carrier Jet2 is exercising caution over its winter schedule, trimming its capacity for the season in response to consumer uncertainty. The airline states that a closer-to-departure booking trend has “become more pronounced” since its trading update in early July. While the airline still expects to turn in a ...
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NewsEmbraer E2 jets secure South African approval ahead of Airlink deliveries
South African regulators have validated the type certificate of Embraer’s 190-E2 and 195-E2, following a fleet-modernisation agreement from regional carrier Airlink. Airlink has finalised the lease of 10 E195-E2s, says the Brazilian airframer, and initial deliveries are scheduled for later this year. The carrier is sourcing the aircraft through US ...
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NewsRussian carrier Aurora agrees to lease three Il-114-300s
East Russian carrier Aurora Airlines has reached a preliminary agreement for the lease of three Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprops. The airline signed the letter of intent at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. It will source the aircraft through state lessor GTLK, with deliveries scheduled from 2027. “Implementation of the project ...
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NewsChina Southern aims to sell 787-8 fleet through online auction
China Southern Airlines has revived efforts to sell its Boeing 787-8 fleet, with plans to offer the 10 aircraft through an online auction. The airline had previously attempted to sell the fleet but temporarily suspended the process earlier this year. Along with the 787-8s the sale package includes a pair ...
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NewsEtihad posts strong half-year profits as fleet reaches triple figures
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has turned in a strong half-year performance, bolstered by the fleet’s expansion into triple figures. The Abu Dhabi-based airline generated a net profit of Dhs1.1 billion ($306 million), up 32% on a 16% rise in revenues, as passenger numbers reached 10.2 million. “We are already ...
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NewsNorth Korea vexed at ICAO rebuke over satellite interference and missile launches
ICAO’s Council is to condemn North Korean interference to satellite-based navigation systems, as well as its continuing unannounced missile launches, at the upcoming ICAO Assembly – although the finger-wagging is unlikely to sway the renegade nation from its activities. While the Council lists records of interference dating back to 2011, ...
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NewsPitch-up after bounced landing led to UPS A300 tail-strike: inquiry
US investigators have determined that incorrect pitch attitude during a bounced landing preceded a tail-strike to a UPS Airbus A300-600 freighter at Louisville. The aircraft had been arriving from Ontario, California, on 29 October last year. With the captain flying, it followed the MBELL5 arrival pattern and conducted a stabilised ...
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News‘Closer co-ordination’ needed for supersonic airworthiness and environmental standards
Russian representatives are proposing the establishment of a co-ordination group to support development of ICAO standards on supersonic transport aircraft, to take into account airworthiness and environmental matters. The proposal is contained in a paper submitted to the upcoming ICAO Assembly which convenes towards the end of September. While a ...
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NewsMacquarie takes 737 Max commitment to 70 jets
Macquarie AirFinance has increased its commitment to the 737 Max with an order for a further 30 jets. The purchase was booked in July but attributed to an undisclosed customer. All 30 aircraft are the Max 8 variant, powered by CFM Leap-1B engines. Macquarie already had 40 Max aircraft in ...
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NewsLatin America’s JetSmart to take A320neo-family aircraft from BOC Aviation
Chilean-based carrier JetSmart is to take three Airbus A320neo-family jets under a lease agreement with Singapore lessor BOC Aviation. The lessor states that the three jets are scheduled for delivery in 2027. JetSmart will acquire two A321neos and single A320neo on long-term leases. Source: Airbus JetSmart is aiming ...
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NewsICAO Council outlines measures to counter threats from satellite navigation interference
ICAO has outlined a range of initiatives and technical measures being undertaken to counter the threat of interference to satellite-based navigation for air transport. The weak signals from GPS and other similar navigation satellite constellations make them vulnerable, and there has been a surge in the number of jamming and ...
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NewsBraathens to concentrate on ATR wet-lease with axing of tour-oriented Airbus fleet
Scandinavian operator Braathens has opted to simplify its fleet by phasing out its Airbus single-aisle twinjets and concentrating on its ATR 72-600 turboprops. Braathens says it has undertaken a review of its operations and concluded that it will shift exclusively to regional wet-lease and charter services in the European aviation ...
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NewsIAI’s 777-300ER converted freighter secures US and Israeli certification
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured supplemental type certification of the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme from both Israeli and US regulators. The 777-300ERSF has been under development since 2019 – just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic – and the cargo aircraft was originally foreseen as entering service in late 2022. ...
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NewsNew PD-26 engine could power proposed Russian twinjet family
Russia’s deputy prime minister, Denis Manturov, has indicated that a proposed widebody twinjet family would be powered by a lower-thrust derivative of the Aviadvigatel PD-35 engine. Manturov stated in an interview with Russian news agency TASS that the engine would be designated the PD-26, in reference to its 26t (255kN) ...
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NewsIndia urges ‘code of conduct’ in complaint to ICAO about poaching of aircrew
Indian representatives have submitted a document to the upcoming ICAO Assembly objecting to the poaching of air transport personnel by foreign operators, at a time when the country’s aviation industry is undergoing rapid expansion. The working paper to the Assembly, which convenes on 23 September, says Indian airlines are investing ...
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NewsLuxair on track for initial E195-E2 delivery before year-end
Luxair is confident of commencing initial Embraer 195-E2 operations in January next year, in line with expectations when it ordered the regional type. The Luxembourg-based carrier says the first of six aircraft on firm order is undergoing the “final stages” of production at Embraer’s assembly facility. It will be delivered ...
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NewsATR 72’s brake not engaged before it rolled and hit power unit
Investigators are probing an accident at Helsinki in which an ATR 72-500 was damaged after it began to roll forward after engine start. The aircraft, operated on behalf of Finnair by regional carrier Norra, was bound for the Polish city of Gdansk on 16 August. French investigation authority BEA, citing ...
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NewsRwandAir brings in extra 737s and A330 to reinforce fleet
African carrier RwandAir is expecting to receive an Airbus A330-200 before the end of this year, ast it reinforces its fleet with a pair of Boeing 737-800s. The carrier says the 737s are configured with 12 business-class and 162 economy-class seats. RwandAir indicates that the aircraft are 9XR-WT and 9XR-WU, ...
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NewsIncorrect loading of ASL 737 preceded stubborn rotation during Amsterdam take-off
Dutch investigators have determined that an ASL Airlines Ireland Boeing 737-400 freighter had been incorrectly loaded during a tight turnaround, before its crew experienced difficulty in rotation during the take-off roll. The aircraft had arrived at Amsterdam from Dublin on 19 December 2023, carrying five empty cargo containers plus a ...
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NewsTAP claims second-quarter improvement but losses deepen at half-year mark
Despite a positive second quarter, Portuguese carrier TAP has been unable to offset losses incurred in the first quarter, but the airline is claiming a “solid recovery” following a “challenging” start to the year. The three months to 30 June produced a 1.7% rise in operating revenues to €1.13 billion ...