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Aviation Economics & Finance

American Airlines posts yearly loss, focuses on profitability in 2022

American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has reported a yearly loss of $2 billion citing the industry’s struggle to recover from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Following a year of uncertainty, the airline…

January 21, 2022

Civil Aviation

China’s COMAC to start C919 deliveries in 2022, report says

China’s COMAC C919 aircraft deliveries are expected to start in 2022, the airline’s deputy general manager Wu Yongliang revealed in an…

January 20, 2022

Civil Aviation

UK start-up flypop expands its fleet with second Airbus A330

The United Kingdom’s new low-cost long-haul airline flypop has expanded its fleet by adding a second Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet. The carrier’s new Airbus…

January 19, 2022

Aircraft

Icelandair to lease additional two Boeing 737 MAXs

Iceland’s flag-carrier Icelandair will expand its fleet by leasing two additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The…

January 19, 2022

Civil Aviation

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana brings back full network

Kazakhstan’s flag-carrier Air Astana has restored its full domestic and international network, almost two weeks after the country was embroiled…

January 19, 2022

Aviation in Africa

What do we know about Africa’s low-cost carriers?

Almost every African country has a national full-service carrier, which is carefully protected. But the same cannot be said about the…

January 18, 2022

Caribbean Airlines begins Boeing 737 MAX operations

Caribbean Airlines has begun operations with its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking the jet’s first entry into service. Caribbean Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX jet,…

January 17, 2022

Aircraft

Greater Bay Airlines eyes potential order of 30 jets

Cathay Pacific’s rival Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is reportedly in talks with both Airbus and Boeing to purchase at least 30 narrow-body aircraft valued at $1.8 billion, a source familiar with…

January 17, 2022

Aviation Economics & Finance

Singapore Airlines raises $600 million through bond issue

Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) has raised $600 million via its second US dollar bond issue and has strengthened liquidity as the Omicron variant continues…

January 13, 2022

Aircraft

Airbus vs Boeing deliveries 2021: who has the upper hand?

2021 seemed like a good year for both Airbus and Boeing. Both aircraft manufacturers managed to deliver more aircraft and win more jet orders than in…

January 12, 2022

Aviation Technology and Innovation

Embraer’s Eve and Folk sign deal for potential order of 200 eVTOLs

Embraer’s electric taxi firm Eve and regional aircraft lessor Folk have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a potential…

January 12, 2022

Aircraft

Airbus doubles its aircraft orders in 2021

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has doubled its gross intake in 2021 with 771 new aircraft sales (507 net). The Airbus A320 family aircraft achieved the greater number of gross orders…

January 11, 2022

Aircraft

Qantas returns Airbus A380s to commercial service

Qantas Airbus A380 aircraft have returned to the skies once again, almost two years after the carrier grounded its fleet of Super Jumbos. Qantas’ Airbus…

January 11, 2022

Aviation Quiz

How well do you know aviation in Africa? | Quiz

January 2022 marks Africa month at AeroTime, where our team has been focusing on the aviation industry in the region. From the biggest airports to…

January 8, 2022

Aircraft

Iraqi Airways receives its first Airbus A220

Iraqi Airways is preparing to take delivery of its first Airbus A220 aircraft, which left the A220 production facility at Mirabel Airport (YMX), Canada. This is the first…

January 7, 2022

Airport

China aims to have over 270 civil airports by 2025

As part of the next five-year development plan for the aviation industry, China aims to have over 270 civil airports by 2025, the…

January 7, 2022

Aviation Economics & Finance

US start-up airline Avelo raises $42 million in Series B funding

US-based start-up carrier Avelo Airlines has raised an additional $42 million in Series B funding, increasing its total capital base to over $160 million. In…

January 7, 2022

Air Cargo

Atlas Air orders four Boeing 777 freighters

Cargo airline Atlas Air will expand its fleet by ordering four Boeing 777 freighters. The new freighters will increase the airline’s Boeing 777 freighter…

January 6, 2022