Latest Airlines news – Page 29
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NewsHigh demand keeps El Al financial performance strong in first quarter
Israeli flag-carrier El Al’s first-quarter financial performance has improved, even upon the unusually-high figures from last year, as strong demand for the airline’s flights persisted. El Al says the demand continued to be “significantly higher” than the supply of seats it could offer – generating average load factors above 94%, ...
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NewsSIA Engineering extends services deal with parent Singapore Airlines
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) has renewed and expanded a services agreement with parent company SIA and low-cost operator Scoot.
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NewsFirst A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney engines delivered to budget carrier Wizz Air
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has taken delivery of its initial Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first operator to have the long-range type with Pratt & Whitney engines. The airline has configured the twinjet, which carries the UK registration G-XLRA, with a single-class layout featuring 239 seats. Wizz had intended ...
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NewsRussia’s S7 Airlines names new chief executive
Russian carrier S7 Airlines has appointed a new chief executive, Igor Melkhov, according to the country’s official corporate registry. Melkhov is listed as the general director of the Novosibirsk-based airline in a 19 May update to Russia’s unified state register of legal entities. Source: S7 Airlines Melkhov has ...
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NewsReduced competition boosted Qantas, Virgin Australia earnings: Watchdog
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found that the “absence of competitive pressure” a key factor for strong financial results of the country’s two largest operators.
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NewsQatar Airways details investments in Virgin Australia and Airlink
Qatar Airways Group has disclosed that the consideration for its 25% shareholding in Virgin Australia amounted to just under QR1.87 billion ($513 million). It acquired the interest in March this year, having obtained Australian regulatory approval the month before. At the point of acquisition, says the airline, Virgin Australia had ...
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NewsChallenge Group could operate up to 10 777-300ER freighters
Cargo specialist Challenge Group indicates that it could operate up to 10 converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters, as preparation commences on its first example. Challenge Group has transferred the first airframe from its previous owner to the facilities of Israel Aerospace Industries, for modification under its 777-300ERSF programme. The company adds ...
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NewsRyanair maintains 737 Max 10 delivery planning as confidence in fleet catch-up rises
Budget operator Ryanair Group is planning for the arrival of its initial 15 Boeing 737 Max 10s in spring 2027, as it becomes increasingly confident of putting its fleet renewal back on track. The airline states that Boeing expect the Max 10 to be certified late this year, and continues ...
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NewsVietJet to base up to 50 737 Max jets with Thai unit
Low-cost operator VietJet will transfer the 50 of its new Boeing 737 Max aircraft to its Thai unit, as it confirms it would be taking delivery of its first example in October.
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NewsEthiopian seals agreements for GE engines on latest Boeing widebodies
Ethiopian Airlines has selected the GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine to power its latest 11 Boeing 787-9s. The carrier ordered the aircraft in December 2023. Ethiopian says the agreement will take the number of GEnx-powered 787s in its fleet to 30. It also operates a batch of 787s with Rolls-Royce Trent ...
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NewsEtihad Airways poised to open new US gateway next year
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is opening a new transatlantic destination next year with services to the US city of Charlotte. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will operate four-times weekly to the North Carolina city from 4 May 2026. Etihad says it will deploy Boeing 787s on the route. Charlotte will ...
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NewsSIA to exit 737-800 fleet by March 2026
Singapore Airlines will retire its remaining Boeing 737-800s by the end of March 2026, as it prepares for a ramp-up deliveries of the 737 Max 8.
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NewsEtihad places order for 28 Boeing widebodies
Etihad Airways is to purchase 28 Boeing 777X and 787s, in the latest boost to the airframer’s backlog a day after it scored its largest widebody order yet.
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NewsGlobal Airlines A380 arrives at New York JFK after initial commercial service from UK
UK start-up Global Airlines’ first transatlantic commercial Airbus A380 flight has arrived at New York JFK following a service from Glasgow. The aircraft touched down at 12:53 having departed Glasgow’s runway 05 shortly after 11:30 on 15 May. Global Airlines carrying out the special service – operated by Portuguese wet-lease ...
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NewsSIA Group ‘in strong position’ against global uncertainties, as operating profit shrinks
Singapore Airlines Group has touted its “strong position” to tackle macro-economic challenges, amid a drop in its full-year operating profit.
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NewsOne Air recruitment drive points to introduction of 777 freighters
UK long-haul cargo carrier One Air, which has been operating Boeing 747 freighters, is seeking to recruit cockpit crew for Boeing 777s. The company – based at East Midlands airport – has indicated that the initial 777 will be introduced in June. As part of a pilot recruitment drive it ...
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NewsCroatia Airlines confident of positive A220 impact despite fleet transition costs
Croatia Airlines believes the renewal of its fleet will establish a foundation for long-term sustainable development, but the company will have to bear the financial burden of transition. The carrier started taking delivery of Airbus A220s in 2024 and expects to have seven in service by the end of this ...
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NewsFlynas valued at up to $3.6bn as it proceeds with IPO for 30% share
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flynas has been valued at SR13-13.7 billion ($3.5-3.6 billion) by the pricing of its initial public offering. Flynas recently launched the IPO to sell a 30% shareholding in the company through a mix of divestment of current capital and issue of new stock. It states that ...
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NewsJet2 seeks candidates for first fully-funded pilot-training scheme
UK leisure carrier Jet2 has become the latest to offer a fully-funded pilot-training programme, as it seeks to secure sufficient cockpit crew for its fleet expansion. Jet2 is aiming for an initial intake of 60 trainees for the first year with a view to broadening the scheme in the future. ...
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NewsCroatia Airlines’ third A220 is first sourced through lessor Azorra
Croatia Airlines has taken delivery of an Airbus A220-300 from US lessor Azorra, the first of three being sourced from the Florida-based company. The aircraft is the third of the type to be introduced to the Croatian flag-carrier’s fleet – the airline is taking 15 for its modernisation programme. Azorra ...