Federal judge hinders JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

In a significant legal development, federal judge, William G. Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, issued a ruling on January 16, that effectively halted JetBlue Airways‘ proposed US$3.8 billion (£3 billion) acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The decision represents a victory for the Department of Justice, which had argued that the […]

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Japan Airlines appoints Mitsuko Tottori as first female president

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Japan Airlines has appointed Mitsuko Tottori, the Senior Managing Executive Officer, to take on the role of the company’s president starting April 1, 2024. According to the Japan Times, Tottori, who initially joined JAL in 1985 as a cabin attendant and later became the second woman to serve as a representative director at the airline,

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Airbus Helicopters to acquire Aerovel

Financial

Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as part of a strategy to strengthen Airbus Helicopters’ portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions. Flexrotor is a small tactical unmanned aerial system designed for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions at sea and

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ANA and ITA Airways to begin codeshare partnership

Airlines & Routes

All Nippon Airways (ANA), the largest Japanese carrier, and ITA Airways (ITA), the Italian national carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both companies, who will benefit from the enhanced connectivity via Rome Fiumicino and Tokyo Haneda, the two airlines’ hubs.

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CORE Industrial Partners to invest in Aviation Concepts

Financial

CORE Industrial Partners (CORE) has completed an investment in Aviation Concepts, a provider of mission-critical, rotable components to the aftermarket commercial aviation industry. Headquartered in Sunrise, Florida, Aviation Concepts has a global reach via sophisticated logistics partnerships. John May, Managing Partner of CORE, said, “With more than 30 years of experience, Aviation Concepts and its

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Air France-KLM and CMA CGM terminate cargo cooperation

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Air France-KLM and CMA CGM had initially announced their intent to establish a cargo commercial cooperation, which came into effect in April 2023. However, due to stringent regulatory constraints in specific key markets, the collaboration has faced challenges in achieving optimal functionality. Consequently, Air France-KLM and CMA CGM have jointly declared their decision to terminate

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Some 59.4 million passengers travelling via Frankfurt Airport in 2023

Traffic

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has recorded a significant recovery in passenger demand across 2023. In total, some 59.4 million passengers travelled via Germany’s largest aviation hub in 2023 – representing a 21.3% increase compared to 2022. However, passenger numbers for 2023 remained 15.9% below the pre-crisis 2019 level. Aircraft movements in Frankfurt climbed by 12.6% year-on-year

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Horizon Aircraft, Pono Capital Three finalise business combination

Financial

Robinson Aircraft, operating under the trade name Horizon Aircraft, a company specialising in hybrid-electric vertical take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Pono Capital Three, a special purpose acquisition company, have successfully finalised their previously announced business combination. Starting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the merged entity will operate under the name New Horizon Aircraft (Horizon

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Airstream arranges sale of two Do328-110 aircraft to Deutsche Aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Airstream International Group (Airstream) has reported the successful sale of two Do328-110 aircraft, bearing serial numbers 3098 and 3101, along with a spare engine and a comprehensive package of spare parts to Deutsche Aircraft, acting on behalf of Loganair. This transaction marks a significant milestone in Loganair’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy, aimed at replacing its

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EVA Air becomes newest Trent XWB-97 engine customer

Aircraft & Engines

Rolls-Royce has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a TotalCare® maintenance agreement with Taiwanese airline EVA Air for 36 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines that will power 18 new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement provides the airline with predictability as well as a known cost for the services and maintenance of the fleet. This will

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Federal judge hinders JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines

Japan Airlines appoints Mitsuko Tottori as first female president

Airbus Helicopters to acquire Aerovel

ANA and ITA Airways to begin codeshare partnership

CORE Industrial Partners to invest in Aviation Concepts

Air France-KLM and CMA CGM terminate cargo cooperation

Some 59.4 million passengers travelling via Frankfurt Airport in 2023

Horizon Aircraft, Pono Capital Three finalise business combination

Airstream arranges sale of two Do328-110 aircraft to Deutsche Aircraft

EVA Air becomes newest Trent XWB-97 engine customer

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