IAG report April load factor of 81.6%

European planemaker Airbus has confirmed that it has received a firm order from Air Algérie for five wide-body A330-900s and two wide-body A350-1000s. Aer Algérie is the flag-carrying airline of Algeria in Northern Africa. The new commercial jets will allow ... Read More »

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has placed four new Airbus A220-300 aircraft on long-term lease with Czech Airlines. All four aircraft are scheduled to deliver to the European airline in 2024 from ALC’s order book with Airbus.  “We are pleased to ann... Read More »

Spirit Airlines is turning to Texas to expand its pipeline of highly-skilled, professional pilots. The carrier released that US Aviation Academy in Denton, Texas, is the latest partner to join the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway programme. The flight scho... Read More »

Safran has announced its exclusive negotiations with Air Liquide for the acquisition of Air Liquide advanced Technologies’ aerospace technology oxygen and nitrogen activities, excluding the cryogenic activities related to marine applications. The aeronau... Read More »

Jackson Jet Center, a provider of private and business aviation services, has announced its partnership with TITAN Aviation Fuels, a renowned supplier of aviation fuel products. The collaboration between the two companies aims to elevate the customer experienc... Read More »

Avionica, a global leader in aircraft data management solutions has announced the successful induction of its miniQAR’s and LTE product line to two prominent air carriers Air Transat and JSX. This milestone marks a major advancement in aviation data mana... Read More »

GTLK Europe DAC and GTLK Europe Capital DAC, two Russian state-owned aircraft and shipping leasing firms, both registered in Ireland, have both been ordered to be wind up by the Irish High Court. The orders have resulted in the dismissal of an application for ... Read More »

SAS has see continued positive trend for passenger demand through the second quarter. The carrier reported that 5.4 million passengers flew with SAS during the quarter, which represents an increase of 36% compared with the same period last year. The overall un... Read More »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), f... Read More »

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has officially launched its new cargo handling facility, New Premia at key international hub, London Heathrow. New Premia will serve as IAG Cargo’s new home for handling premium loose shipme... Read More »

Industry veteran Tom Plant this month steps into the role of Executive Chairman at Acro Aircraft Seating, bringing three decades of expertise and a wealth of global experience to the fast-growing company. The appointment follows a period of intense development... Read More »

A new Boeing Distribution Services site is now open at Panattoni Park Rzeszów Airport III in Poland, more than doubling the space for storing aircraft parts compared to the prior location and expanding Boeing’s presence in Poland’s Aviation Valley, a uniq... Read More »

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will enhance its long-standing relationship with Sabre to amplify its network planning and optimisation capabilities.  ANA and Sabre have a valued, decades-long relationship, with the airline already using Sabre Slot Manager solu... Read More »

Expanding on a collaboration with three of Canada’s largest airports, SITA will extend the benefits of its passenger touchpoints to Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo International Airport with the delivery of check-in and self-bag drop syst... Read More »

Nauru Air Corporation (Nauru Airlines), the flag carrier of the Republic of Nauru, has concluded a financing deal with HALO AirFinance (HALO) for the purchase of one Boeing 737-800SF freighter. HALO is a joint venture between GA Telesis and Tokyo Century. “N... Read More »

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will extend comprehensive free unlimited Wi-Fi access from July 1, 2023, to all travellers in all cabin classes, including Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. This enhanced Wi-Fi offering will be available virtually across the ent... Read More »

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has released that Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI... Read More »

Eastar Jet (Eastar) has taken delivery of one Boeing 737-8 aircraft on lease from BOC Aviation. The aircraft is powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. “We are pleased to participate in Eastar’s growth story and to welcome it as a new customer as we continue to pr... Read More »

The Qantas Group will establish an AU$400 million climate fund to provide direct investments in sustainability projects and technologies, as the airline works towards its emissions reduction targets. The Qantas Climate Fund, announced as part of the Group’s&... Read More »

Global Airlines has announced that it is to acquire its first Airbus A380 from Doric Aviation, looking to redefine the long-haul travel experience for its passengers. The new carrier has chosen to purchase its first four aircraft, all A380s, as opposed to goin... Read More »