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NewsAvianca and Gol join to form holding company
Latin American carriers Avianca and Gol have agreed to join operations under a UK-based holding company while maintaining individual brands, a move intended to create long-term stability in the post-coronavirus environment.
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AnalysisCan wavering supply chain support airframers’ ever-higher narrowbody goals?
Airbus’s plan to significantly hike A320neo-family production in the coming years has raised the question of whether the already strained aerospace supply chain is up to the task.
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InterviewWillie Walsh on the airline sector’s route to recovery and a sustainable future
A year since taking the helm at IATA, the former IAG chief is keeping the pressure on regulators and suppliers not to derail airlines’ journeys out of the depths of the pandemic and on to profitability, while supporting the industry’s move to the front foot in tackling its environmental challenges
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In depthAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: May 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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NewsRepublic Airways seeks exemption from 1,500h pilot rule to alleviate shortage
US regional carrier Republic Airways has filed for an exemption to pilot aeronautical experience requirements set by the Federal Aviation Administration, in an effort to alleviate the pilot shortage.
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In depthThe sustainability chiefs leading the airline industry’s net-zero charge
With sustainability established as a top-tier priority for swathes of the commercial aviation sector, dedicated executives at carriers around the world are taking the lead on the topic
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NewsAirbus commits to building 75 A320s a month after supply-chain analysis
Airbus is committing to a substantial hike in A320 production rates to 75 aircraft monthly over the next three years. Chief executive Guillaume Faury disclosed during a first-quarter briefing that the airframer aimed to reach the output level in 2025. The company had already been moving to raise the monthly ...
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In depthGulfstream restricts G500 landing conditions pending flight-control software fix
Gulfstream has further restricted the wind conditions in which G500s and G600s are permitted to land, a move following a recent hard landing involving an unexpected flight-control mode change.
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InterviewIcelandair chief on Covid recovery, Max jets, 757s, cargo and competition
With the group restructured during the pandemic, Icelandair under Bogi Nils Bogason is emerging as a streamlined, aviation-focused business with a decision ahead on its future fleet
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NewsAirbus rolls out initial A321XLR in livery highlighting twinjet’s range
Airbus has unveiled the paint scheme on its first A321XLR, the longest-range variant of its single-aisle twinjet range. The aircraft is carrying a livery featuring landmarks from New York and Rome, on its port side and London and New Delhi on the starboard, to illustrate the additional range of the ...
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NewsSpirit board rejects acquisition by JetBlue, moves ahead with Frontier combination
Spirit Airlines has rejected an acquisition proposal from JetBlue Airways, saying its board of directors favours a competing proposal under which Frontier Airlines would acquire the budget carrier.
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NewsQantas to launch Project Sunrise flights in 2025 as airline locks in A350 orders
Qantas has confirmed its order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s for its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise initiative, with the first flights from Sydney to New York and London slated for a late-2025 launch.
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In depthAirAsia’s aviation boss gears up for post-pandemic growth
As Southeast Asian governments steadily remove barriers to travel, AirAsia is firmly back in expansion mode.
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In depthOn first anniversary, Avelo embarks on Orlando expansion as CEO eyes more growth
Exactly one year after its launch, Avelo Airlines has embarked on major expansion, disclosing plans to establish a base at Orlando, add Wilmington (North Carolina) its network and launch several new routes.
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NewsCzech firm acquires L-410 manufacturer Aircraft Industries from Russian owners
Czech defence electronics and aviation technology company Omnipol Group has agreed to acquire the entirety of the aerospace firm Aircraft Industries from its Russian owners. Russian mining entity UGMK has controlled the company since 2008 when it acquired a 51% share of the firm, which produces aircraft including the L-410 ...
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NewsProbe into 777-300ER 'control instability' finds no evidence of inconsistent response
French investigators probing the control instability experienced by an Air France Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Paris Charles de Gaulle have found no inconsistency between the pilots’ control inputs and the movement of the aircraft. The aircraft, arriving from New York JFK on 5 April, had been conducting an ...
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NewsChina Eastern 737 crash clues point to few plausible causes
Aviation safety experts increasingly see only a few plausible reasons why a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 plunged into the ground on 21 March, killing all 132 people aboard.
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In depthDecember deadline could spur Max 10 alert system redesign, safety benefits debatable
Questions about whether Boeing will need to modernise the 737 Max 10’s pilot alerting system are swirling ahead of a December deadline that will require newly certified aircraft have modern alerting technology.
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AnalysisBoeing lagging 737 deliveries goal for 2022, China remains wildcard: analysts
Though Boeing has made notable progress in returning its 737 Max programme to health, the company must ramp production and deliveries in the coming months to have a shot at achieving its 2022 goal.
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In depthAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: April 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.