Vytė Klišauskaitė - author at AeroTime

Airlines

AirAsia Group aims to change its name to Capital A

Asia’s well-known low-cost carrier, AirAsia Group, which has been operating since 1993, aims to rename its company Capital A, according to the airline’s bourse filing on January 3, 2022. The proposed name change was…

January 6, 2022

Business Aviation

Airbus hands over first-ever ACJ TwoTwenty to Comlux

Airbus has handed over its first-ever ACJ TwoTwenty business jet to private aviation company Comlux where it will undergo VVIP cabin outfitting. Comlux will begin outfitting the aircraft for…

January 6, 2022

Civil Aviation

AirAsia Philippines is optimistic about 2022, eyes route expansion

The low-cost subsidiary of AirAsia Group, AirAsia Philippines, eyes network expansion and sees a “better normal in 2022”. The positive forecast…

January 6, 2022

Aircraft

Confirmed: Allegiant Air orders up to 100 Boeing 737 MAXs

Allegiant Air will expand its fleet by ordering 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with options for 50 additional jets. Allegiant (ALGT) has…

January 5, 2022

Aircraft

Allegiant Air to order 50 Boeing 737 MAXs, sources say

Allegiant Air is reportedly planning to expand its fleet by ordering 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft worth $5 billion at list price, people familiar with…

January 5, 2022

Aircraft

CDB Aviation hands over 15 new Boeing jets to United Airlines

Lessor CDB Aviation has completed its sale and leaseback agreement by delivering 15 new Boeing aircraft to United Airlines. The deliveries consisted of thirteen Boeing 737…

January 5, 2022

Aviation Economics & Finance

Philippine Airlines emerges from Chapter 11 proceedings

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has exited Chapter 11 proceedings after less than four months following a deal to cut its debt by over $2 billion. The flag carrier’s financial recovery plan was approved by the…

January 3, 2022

Space

Biden pledges to extend International Space Station ops until 2030

The Biden administration announced the United States was committed to extending the International Space Station (ISS) operations until 2030. “The International Space Station is…

January 3, 2022

Aircraft

Asiana Airlines to bring back Airbus A380s in March 2022

South Korea’s second largest carrier, Asiana Airlines, could return its fleet of Airbus A380s to the skies. The…

December 31, 2021

Aircraft

Aviation Capital Group signs for 20 A220s and 40 A320neos

US-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 20 Airbus A220s and a firm order contract for 40 Airbus A320neo family jets, five of…

December 31, 2021

Aircraft

Canada Jetlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A320

Low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines (JETMF) took delivery of its first Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Irish lessor Jackson Square…

December 29, 2021

Space

China Space Station avoids near-collision with Starlink satellites

China has informed the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) that China’s space station was twice forced to conduct…

December 29, 2021

Aviation Quiz

Airbus A220: Put your knowledge to the test | Quiz

The Airbus A220 narrow-body is fast becoming a staple aircraft for the 100 to 150-seat market. This quiz was first published on December 11, 2021. Airbus…

December 27, 2021

Aviation Quiz

Christmas in the skies: How do airlines get into the Christmas spirit? |Quiz

December is a busy month for aviation. While cargo airlines rush to deliver presents, some carriers get into…

December 25, 2021

Airlines

EXCLUSIVE | Wizz Air exceeds pre-COVID capacity in August 2021

In an exclusive interview with AeroTime, Wizz Air President Robert Carey shared his thoughts about their ambitious expansion…

December 23, 2021

Aircraft

SAS Airbus A321 LR to complete its first long-haul flight

Scandinavian Airlines System’s (SAS) brand-new Airbus A321 Long Range (LR) aircraft will soon complete its first long-haul flight to the United States. Scandinavian Airlines’ Airbus A321LR aircraft, registered as SE-DMR, took off…

December 22, 2021

Airlines

JetBlue extends London Heathrow ops until October 2022

JetBlue (JBLU) has extended its schedule for transatlantic operations between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)…

December 22, 2021

Aviation Economics & Finance

Aeromexico creditor objects to proposed restructuring plan

Aeromexico creditor Invictus Global Management has formally objected to the airline’s proposed restructuring plan to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy…

December 21, 2021