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NewsMesa posts $47.6m second-quarter loss due to lower block hours and ‘captain crunch’
Mesa Air Group lost $47.6 million during its fiscal third quarter, with the airline’s block hours plummeting during its transition to flying its Bombardier CRJ-900s on behalf of United Airlines.
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NewsGlobalX reports $7.5m Q2 loss as aircraft delivery delays take toll
South Florida start-up carrier Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) reports a second-quarter loss of $7.5 million as aircraft delivery delays and long turnaround times for aircraft maintenance continue hindering the airline’s operations.
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NewsAir Baltic swings to first-half profit despite A220 engine woes
Air Baltic overcame the impact of around 25% of its own fleet being grounded during the second quarter to report a profitable first half of 2023.
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NewsCathay to exercise A320neo purchase rights as it eyes full fleet recovery by mid-2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Group is to exercise purchase rights on 32 more Airbus A320neo family aircraft, marking its first aircraft commitment since the pandemic.
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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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InterviewHow agile Air Serbia is finding a profitable growth path
When it comes to examples of airlines exiting the Covid-19 crisis as bigger, more confident operations, Air Serbia is a compelling case, even as it grapples with the capacity constraints that are being felt across the industry.
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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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NewsStrong market recovery helps Titan Airways to post record year
UK charter carrier Titan Airways returned to profit for the 12 months ending March 2023, a year in which it posted record revenues of £187 million ($237 million).
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NewsAllegiant posts $89m Q2 profit, reports delayed 737 Max deliveries
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, reports making a profit of $88.5 million in the second quarter “in the face of high demand and operational complexity”.
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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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NewsSurf completes acquisition of Southern, orders up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravans
Surf Air Mobility has completed its acquisition of US regional carrier Southern Airways, and now turns attention to its fleet expansion and electrification plans.
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NewsIsrael’s El Al receives long-deferred final 787-8
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has finally taken delivery of the last Boeing 787 from its original order, bringing its fleet of the twinjets to 16. The aircraft is s 787-8 variant (4X-ERD) and arrived in Tel Aviv from Seattle on 31 July. It was subsequently put into operation on routes ...
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NewsAkasa clears international flight threshold after taking Asia’s first Max 8-200
Ambitious Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air has become the first Asia-Pacific operator to take delivery of a higher-density 737 Max.
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NewsLosses spur Air Belgium to seek capital injection from new investor
Air Belgium has been holding discussions with a new investor after turning in a full-year loss of €44.6 million ($49 million), nearly four times deeper than the previous deficit. The airline’s auditor, Mazars, points out that cumulative losses have reached €91.6 million, and remarks that uncertainty exists which could present ...
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NewsCanada Jetlines takes delivery of third Airbus A320, plans 15-strong fleet
North American ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines has taken delivery of its third Airbus A320, which it hails as a “significant milestone” in its fleet-growth strategy.
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NewsUS lessor Azorra finds avenue to widebodies with absorption of struggling Voyager
US-based lessor Azorra Aviation is to acquire the leasing firm Voyager Aviation Holdings through a $743.5 million agreement which involves Voyager’s filing for US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Azorra, which has its headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, will acquire substantially all of Voyager’s assets. The Voyager portfolio includes a fleet of ...
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AnalysisBritish Airways ‘mid-way through’ business transformation: Doyle
British Airways is halfway through a transformation of the business under the leadership of Sean Doyle, focused on building the brand’s ‘premium’ reputation, improving engagement with employees and increasing the resilience of the technology that underpins operations.
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NewsAkasa ‘still on track’ for international debut, ‘100 plus’-aircraft order: CEO
Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air is “still on track” to announce a potential order for at least 100 new aircraft – and announce its first international routes – by the end of the year.
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NewsPlay looks to expand fleet and network as first half exceeds expectations
Icelandic budget airline Play is extending its network to the German hub of Frankfurt later this year, as it turns in an improving first-half performance. Play is to open the Frankfurt service on 14 December, operating the route four to five times weekly over the winter season. Frankfurt will be ...