Southwest Airlines reports September load factor of 80.5%

On Tuesday, October 3, United Airlines unveiled an ambitious plan, announcing its commitment to purchase a total of 110 new aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus. In addition to these acquisitions, the airline has also secured options to acquire an additional 9... Read More »

SAS has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing Chapter 11 process within the United States. In this pivotal step, SAS has chosen a consortium led by Castlelake, representing certain funds or affiliates, Air France-KLM, Lind Invest and the Danish state... Read More »

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for August 2023 global air cargo markets, showing that year-on-year air cargo demand grew for the first time in 19 months. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs), increased ... Read More »

Pratt & Whitney has released that China Airlines has inducted its first Pratt & Whitney GTF engine. China Airlines joined the GTF MRO network in 2020, with its Engineering and Maintenance organisation providing disassembly, assembly and test capabilit... Read More »

VoltAero has marked another important step toward the full-scale production of its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family with the ground-breaking of a final-assembly line at Rochefort Airport in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitain... Read More »

Veryon, a leading provider of information services and software solutions for the aviation industry, has announced its acquisition of Rusada, a prominent player in the aviation maintenance management software industry since 1987. This strategic move solidifies... Read More »

SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the successful settlement of insurance claims, resulting in the receipt of approximately US$710 million (£592 million). This settlement pertains to its aircraft that were previously leased to Aeroflot. The funds represent t... Read More »

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered a Boeing 767-300ER to Challenge Airlines MT after completing conversion of the aircraft from a passenger-to-cargo configuration, at IAI’s conversion site facility in Belgrade. The aircraft is the first of four ... Read More »

TP Aerospace has announced that Nicolai Hertz has taken on the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of TP Aerospace as of October 2, 2023. Hertz brings almost 30 years of experience from the aviation industry from Satair, SAS Component Group and ST Aerospace... Read More »

AerFin has bolstered its A320 inventory with the acquisition of three Airbus A320ceo aircraft from Wings Capital Partners. All three aircraft are of manufacturer serial Number (MSN) 5000 and above, making them attractive airframes of their type and class to be... Read More »

LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo leased from AerCap and in addition has placed an order for 13 further A321neo aircraft to help expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This is the first delivery of a committed backlog of 7... Read More »

SkySelect has partnered with Ambry Hill Technologies, the creator of business management software solutions that are purpose-built for the aviation aftermarket, to provide suppliers with new opportunities to be more efficient and additional capabilities to max... Read More »

GKN Aerospace has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to enhance and upgrade the RM12 engine, which powers the renowned Swedish fighter aircraft, the JAS 39 Gripen C/D. This engine enhancement project will be carried ou... Read More »

Spirit AeroSystems has released that Patrick M. Shanahan, a member of the company’s Board of Directors, has been appointed interim President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Shanahan succeeds Thomas C. Gentile III as President an... Read More »

As of March 31, 2024, Schiphol Airport will undergo significant changes, as outlined in its official capacity declaration for the 2024 summer season. This declaration heralds a reduction in both private jet operations and the total number of permitted flights,... Read More »

Ryanair has chosen Madrid as the site of its new €100 million pilot and cabin crew training centre, the largest aviation training centre in southern Europe. With Ryanair’s new training centre, which will train up to 250 aviation professionals a day, Ry... Read More »

The Danish Air Force has welcomed the in-country arrival of its first four permanently based F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Skrydstrup Air Base, Denmark. “Arrival of the first F-35 combat aircraft in Denmark is a historic event for th... Read More »

Shell Aviation and Emirates have signed an agreement for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB). The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to comme... Read More »

Narita International Airport (NAA) has unveiled plans to construct Cargo Building No. 8, a pivotal addition to Narita International’s Airport’s Cargo Terminal Area. Scheduled to commence operations in October 2024, this new facility just outside To... Read More »

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s total orders for the A320neo family to 64, of ... Read More »