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In depthAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: January 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.
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NewsBahrain’s Texel claims first Middle Eastern converted 737-800 freighter
Bahraini operator Texel Air has received the Middle East’s first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter, with a second due to be delivered in September. The two aircraft will take the carrier’s freighter fleet – which includes a 737-300F and two 737-700FCs – to five. Texel Air held a ceremony on 16 ...
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NewsAir cargo growth slowed in November amid supply-chain issues: IATA
Air cargo growth slowed in November as supply chain issues affected demand, according to airline association IATA
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NewsAir Arabia A320 overran on take-off after wrong-runway error
United Arab Emirates investigators have disclosed that an Air Arabia Airbus A320 lifted off beyond the end of a Sharjah runway, after the captain opted to continue a take-off despite the jet’s turning onto the wrong runway for departure. The aircraft – bound for the Omani city of Salalah, with ...
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InterviewHow Air Arabia chief Adel Ali is positioning the group for post-pandemic growth
With profitable quarters under its belt and two new airlines in the works, Air Arabia Group is aiming to emerge confidently from Covid-19 under Adel Ali’s leadership
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NewsIraqi Airways’ first A220 lands in Baghdad amid hope EU flight ban will be lifted
Iraqi Airways’ first Airbus A220-300 landed in Baghdad on 9 January amid hope the airline would soon be able to resume flights to Europe.
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NewsPassengers evacuate Caspian 737 after main-gear failure during landing
Passengers of a Caspian Airlines Boeing 737-400 have evacuated the aircraft by slides after it suffered a landing-gear accident at Isfahan. Video images circulating on social media purportedly show the aircraft (EP-CAP) apparently rolling out without an extended left-hand main gear. Passengers are seen exiting the 737 via evacuations slides ...
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NewsChief of Israeli aviation investor Knafaim Holdings stepping down
Israeli aviation investment firm Knafaim Holdings is to start searching for a new head, after chief executive Ronen Tsioni chose to step down from his position. Knafaim has several aviation interests including lessor Global Knafaim Leasing and a stake in Israeli flag-carrier El Al – an airline of which it ...
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NewsUAE A330 MRTTs to receive Elbit’s DIRCM system
Elbit Systems has secured a contract to supply self-defence equipment for the United Arab Emirates’ fleet of Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transports (MRTTs).
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NewsIsrael concludes deal for 12 CH-53Ks, two KC-46s
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed agreements with the USA to acquire 12 Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters, as well as two Boeing KC-46 tankers.
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NewsEl Al reaches framework agreement with Israeli government over additional aid
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has reached an agreement in principle with the country’s government on an additional aid plan in response to the air transport crisis. The Israeli finance ministry states that the understanding follows “intensive negotiations” over the last few weeks between the parties. Its framework plan includes an ...
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AnalysisWhich airlines welcomed new aircraft types into their fleets during 2021?
Established airlines around the world debuted aircraft types and variants in their fleets during 2021, despite the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. We look back at some of the highlights, from nimble narrowbodies through to heavyweight widebodies.
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AnalysisReasons for the airline industry to be optimistic about 2022, despite Omicron
Much as the emergence of the Alpha variant of Covid-19 in late 2020 put a damper on hopes for a strong air traffic recovery in the new year, the Omicron variant is playing the same trick as 2021 comes to an end.
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NewsOperators of Leap-powered A320neos in Middle East to check for turbine blade cracks
Cracking of high-pressure turbine components in CFM International Leap-1A engines operated in the Middle East has spurred a directive to conduct enhanced checks on the parts involved. The Leap-1A is fitted to Airbus A320neo-family twinjets. According to European Union Aviation Safety Agency, occurrences of cracking to first-stage rotor blades and ...
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NewsEtihad to divest aviation support units to Abu Dhabi holding group
Etihad Airways is to divest a number of aviation support service units including its engineering division to Abu Dhabi holding company ADQ as part of its focus on core airline operations.
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AnalysisWhat awaits the aviation sector in 2022?
Our special package of forecast articles looks at a dozen topics which are likely to be in the headlines during the coming 12 months.
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AnalysisUAE, Finnish orders intensify fighter rivalry
A late flurry of fighter competition activity as 2021 drew to a close saw the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sign a surprise deal to acquire 80 Dassault Rafales and Lockheed Martin triumph in Finland’s 64-aircraft HX process.
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NewsQatar escalates A350 skin-paint row with legal filing against Airbus
Qatar Airways has filed legal proceedings against Airbus over the A350 fuselage surface paint quality issue, the latest shot in an increasingly bitter dispute between the two sides. The carrier says it has grounded 21 of its A350s, a mix of -900s and -1000s, out of a total fleet of ...
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NewsAirbus completes A380 deliveries as last jet is handed to Emirates
Airbus has completed deliveries from the A380 programme, with the final aircraft handed over to Middle Eastern carrier Emirates. The aircraft - MSN272, bearing the registration A6-EVS – brings total deliveries of the type to 251, including 123 for the Dubai-based airline. Emirates is by far the largest customer for ...
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NewsBA’s and Qatar Airways’ joint business to broaden network access
British Airways is aiming to extend its joint business arrangement with IAG shareholder and Oneworld alliance partner Qatar Airways, to provide greater access to one another’s networks. BA has newly re-opened its Doha connection, with a Boeing 777-200ER service from London Gatwick, and the two carriers will jointly operate up ...