Aircraft American Airlines converts options for B737 MAX, defers Dreamliner deliveries More Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be joining the fleet of American Airlines (A1G) (AAL), but the carrier… February 2, 2022
Aviation Technology and Innovation Airlines & environmental groups join forces to support new European SAF proposal It’s rare that airlines and environmental groups agree on something. But now, four airlines have teamed up with… February 2, 2022
Airlines Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY launches New York route to Stewart International Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY is launching a new route between Europe and New York, expanding its services to… February 1, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance Japan’s ANA makes quarterly profit sooner than expected Japan’s ANA has returned to operating profit sooner than expected, reporting a small profit for its third quarter. The… February 1, 2022
Aircraft Dominican start-up AVA Airways seeks four Airbus A320 aircraft for operations Many airlines use LinkedIn to promote new routes, livery and services. Now one chief executive has used the… February 1, 2022
Air Cargo Lufthansa takes delivery of first A321P2F aircraft Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has accepted its first converted Airbus A321 P2F (passenger to freighter conversion) aircraft, ahead of… February 1, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance Ryanair set to keep ticket prices low to stimulate demand lost to Omicron Ryanair says it will need to continue offering discounted ticket prices to encourage people to travel at the… January 31, 2022
Aviation in Africa How aviation helps deliver aid to those in need in Africa Africa is not the easiest region to operate in when it comes to ease of transportation. Journeys to… January 30, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance Southwest cuts schedules, boosts pay to deal with Omicron, staffing issues Southwest Airlines (LUV) is feeling the pain from the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and staffing issues. The US… January 28, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance JetBlue predicts “very strong” summer after Omicron dip US airline JetBlue (JBLU) is expecting to return to profitability in the spring and is looking forward to… January 28, 2022
Aviation Safety A sting in the tail at Heathrow after nesting wasps block pitot tubes Wasps and bees nesting in the pitot tubes of aircraft led to a spate of incidents involving eight… January 27, 2022
Airlines Civil Aviation Over one-third of commercial pilots still grounded as pandemic drags on Over one-third of commercial pilots are still not flying as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll… January 27, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance Cargo boom drives record annual profit for Korean Air Bucking the COVID-19 gloom, Korean Air has reported record annual and quarterly profits, driven by its cargo operations. Korean… January 27, 2022
Airlines A new chapter for Air India with official handover to Tata Group Air India is returning home. The loss-making airline will be formally taken over by conglomerate Tata Group on… January 27, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance easyJet predicts strong summer after easing UK travel restrictions Budget airline easyJet is confident for strong leisure demand in summer 2022, with easing travel restrictions in the… January 27, 2022
Aviation Economics & Finance Wizz Air says Omicron has dented recovery, but optimistic for spring and summer Wizz Air says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has dented its recovery plans, with travel demand over the… January 26, 2022
Civil Aviation IATA calls for end to travel restrictions after announcing 2021 pax, cargo data Global airline association IATA has urged governments to ease travel restrictions for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers after detailing how… January 25, 2022
Air Cargo Airbus to launch new oversized cargo service using BelugaST fleet Got some extra-large cargo, such as a helicopter, that needs moving? Airbus has just the solution for that. The… January 25, 2022