News from FlightGlobal – Page 38
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NewsLATAM to host 2026’s IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro
IATA is to hold its next annual general meeting, the 82nd edition of the event, in Rio de Janeiro in 2026.
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News‘Glimmer of light’ on 777X as Boeing improves: Emirates’ Clark
Emirates president Tim Clark is “cautiously optimistic” around bringing the Boeing 777X into service after years of delays, amid “a high degree of determination” at the airframer.
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NewsIndiGo to order 30 more A350s, plans European expansion
IndiGo will be doubling its orders for Airbus A350-900s, as it looks to convert the purchase rights for 30 widebodies into firm orders
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NewsDelta touts new IndiGo partnership over ‘handful of slots’ exchanged by United and JetBlue
Delta Air Lines chief Ed Bastian asserts that the carrier is unfazed by the recently announced partnership between competitors United Airlines and JetBlue Airways that will focus on New York.
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NewsIndiGo, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Delta roll out partnership
IndiGo is looking to expand its partnership with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic – and add Delta Air Lines as a new partner – as it prepares to launch its first long-haul flights to Europe in July.
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NewsUnited and JetBlue launch ‘Blue Sky’ collaboration to cover airport slots and loyalty programmes
After several weeks or rumours that a new airline partnership has been gathering momentum, US carriers United Airlines and JetBlue Airways have revealed plans for a “unique consumer collaboration” that will start this fall.
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NewsAegean progresses with fleet expansion as it slashes first-quarter losses
Greek carrier Aegean is expecting to expand its fleet with six aircraft this year, five of which will be Airbus single-aisle jets. Aegean says, in a first-quarter statement, that it is “committed” to its fleet investment. It is scheduled to receive three A321neos and two A320neos, plus an ATR 72-600. ...
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NewsGulf Air to update fleet with Airbus leases from BOC Aviation
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to lease nine Airbus A320neo-family jets through an agreement with Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation. Gulf Air will take three A321neos and six A320neo under the pact, the lessor has disclosed. All nine of the twinjets will be powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines and ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian begins Airbus renewal with first A320neo delivery
Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, which is being supplied through Irish-based lessor Avolon. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, it was flown from Toulouse to Amman on 28 May. The flag-carrier disclosed in 2022 that it had chosen the re-engined model to replace its ...
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NewsAAPA sees ‘resilience’ in travel demand despite ‘challenging times’ ahead
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned of “challenging times” ahead for the region’s operators, even as it sees growth in passenger and cargo demand.
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NewsIndiGo taps ex-KLM engineering head to boost MRO capabilities
IndiGo has appointed Ton Dortmans to shore up its maintenance capabilities in the lead-up to the introduction of its Airbus A350 operations.
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NewsSunwing’s swan song: WestJet completes integration of leisure carrier’s 737s
Canadian leisure carrier Sunwing Airlines is operating its final revenue flights, as the last of its 18 Boeing 737s will be integrated into WestJet Group’s fleet on 29 May.
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NewsAzul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The Sao Paulo-based airline says it will continue operating its flying schedule uninterrupted and paying employees during its financial restructuring process.
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NewsUS lessor Azorra to pick up nearly 50 E-Jets as DAE divests around 75 aircraft
US lessor Azorra is to acquire a batch of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft from the portfolio of Middle Eastern leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. DAE has disclosed that it is selling around 75 aircraft to two parties, neither of which it has identified. But Florida-based Azorra has revealed it is ...
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NewsUS government licence loosens sanctions on Syrian Arab Airlines
US authorities have eased sanctions against flag-carrier Syrian Arab Airlines, following the changes in the Syrian government in the aftermath of Bashar Al-Assad’s fall from power. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a general licence enabling transactions with a number of sanctioned Syrian ...
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NewsAir Niugini orders two more A220s as first example enters final assembly
Papua New Guinea carrier Air Niugini has disclosed firm orders for two additional Airbus A220-100s.
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NewsIATA appoints SIA veteran as new Asia-Pacific regional VP
IATA has appointed Singapore Airlines veteran Sheldon Hee as its new regional vice president for the Asia-Pacific region.
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NewsQantas ramps up year-end trans-Tasman capacity
Qantas will be increasing its trans-Tasman operations during the end of the year, including rolling out its second Boeing 787 service between Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsVietjet doubles A330neo commitments
Vietjet has signed fresh orders for 20 more Airbus A330-900s, as it eyes long-term network expansion. The order – announced on the sidelines of a state visit by French president Emmanuel Macron to Vietnam – adds to the low-cost operator’s existing commitment for 20 A330neos, which it first disclosed ...
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NewsJapan launches expert council to address looming challenges on domestic aviation
Japan’s transport ministry is to convene an “expert’s conference” on the country’s domestic airline sector to address issues such as “changes in demand structure”, as well as macroeconomic challenges.