News from FlightGlobal – Page 6
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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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NewsVolga-Dnepr denounces Canadian effort to seize An-124 as ‘hijacking’
Russian outsize freight specialist Volga-Dnepr Airlines has described the Canadian measures to seize one of its Antonov An-124s as a “pirate hijacking”. As a result of Canadian sanctions on Russian carriers, the aircraft been parked at Toronto since February 2022, and legal efforts are taking place to confiscate the jet ...
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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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NewsTurkish cargo carrier ULS prepares to receive first A330 converted for ATSG
Turkish cargo carrier ULS Airlines is to receive an Airbus A330-300 converted freighter newly rolled-out by Dresden-based modification specialist EFW. The A330P2F twinjet is the first of 30 to be converted for US firm Air Transport Services Group. EFW says a number of conversions on behalf of ATSG will be ...
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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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NewsUnited Airlines may no longer be Max 10 launch customer, eyes first deliveries in 2027 or 2028
United does not expect to receive its first 737 Max 10 until 2027 or 2028 as certification uncertainty abounds.
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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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NewsLufthansa announces death of transformational former leader Jurgen Weber
Lufthansa Group has announced the death of former executive board chair Jurgen Weber, who is credited with fundamentally rebuilding the German operator and establishing it as a pioneer of airline alliances. Weber, who has passed away at the age of 83, climbed to the top position at Lufthansa in 1991 ...
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NewsUnited reveals new business-class suites with ‘Elevated’ 787 cabin refresh
United Airlines plans to equip incoming Boeing 787-9s with new business-class suites and updated premium-economy seats as part of a cabin refresh the carrier markets as its “Elevated” aircraft interior.
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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 ...
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NewsAAPA urges government, supplier action amid ‘overhanging’ supply chain crisis
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) laments the lack of a “clear path” in resolving what it called an “overhanging supply crisis” in the airline sector, as it calls on governments and suppliers to address these challenges.
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NewsGovernment converting Norwegian bonds to shareholding
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian is exercising a call option on a package of outstanding bonds valued at NKr1.5 billion ($143 million), with the government of Norway converting part of its holding to shares. As part of the decision, the airline is planning to buy back up to 50% of the ...
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NewsNewark ATC briefly loses ability to track jets again
Another technology outage at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International airport temporarily left air traffic controllers operating blind on the morning of 9 May.
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NewsAir Canada’s first A321XLR and 787-10 deliveries delayed into 2026
Air Canada disclosed on 9 May that deliveries of its first Airbus A321XLRs and Boeing 787-10s have been delayed into next year.
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NewsSkyTeam partners poised to acquire 25% of Canada's WestJet
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air plan to acquire 25% of Canadian discount carrier WestJet, and Delta intends to sell 2.5% share to Air France-KLM.