Mesa Air Group enters new contract with American Airlines to operate 40 CRJ-900s

Mesa Air Group has finalized a new contract, which replaces the previous agreement with American Airlines, to operate 40 CRJ-900s for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025. Under the previous contract, 30 CRJ-900 aircraft were set to expire in 2021 with an additional 17 expiring in 2022. “I want to […]

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JetBlue completes historic first trade on ACE platform

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE), an important new tool to help airlines meet their climate commitments. ACE is the first centralized, real-time marketplace that is integrated with the IATA Clearing House (ICH) for the settlement of funds on trades in carbon offsets. IATA’s Clearing House ensures that ACE

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Embraer eyes developing new turboprop as way forward after Boeing deal collapses

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Brazil’s Embraer, the world’s third-largest commercial plane manufacturer, has announced it is exploring the possibility of developing a new turboprop aircraft. The initial announcement made it clear that its commercial unit is not for sale. “We are actively in discussions with (turboprop) partnerships, but I can’t go into more details now,” Commercial Aviation Chief Executive

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Singapore Airlines successfully raises S$500 million

Financial

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully raised S$500 million via a private placement of new ten-year bonds. The offer was launched at an offer size of S$300 million in response to an initial expression of interest, and was increased to S$500 million after strong appetite was apparent from a select group of private investors. The ten-year

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MTU Maintenance Zhuhai to establish additional facility in Jinwan district

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, a joint venture between MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airline Company limited, has announced plans to establish a second facility in the neighboring Jinwan district. The facility is to be called MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd. The Jinwan facility will have an initial annual capacity of 250 shop visits and expects

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ANA to resume service and increase flights to select routes

Airlines & Routes

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will temporarily change its flight frequency to select cities in Asia, Europe, and North America. Based on changes to immigration guidelines, recently instituted public health quarantine measures, and passenger demand, the company has adjusted its flight schedules from December to January for select routes. ANA will continue to monitor local immigration

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JSSI appoints Pascale Barhouch Business Development Director for Middle East and India

People

Jet Support Services (JSSI), an independent provider of maintenance support and financial services to the business aviation industry, has appointed Pascale Barhouch as Director of Business Development for the Middle East and India. Barhouch brings more than 13 years of experience to JSSI from across the aviation and aerospace industries. At JSSI, she will be based

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Korean Air’s A220 fleet leads recovery in air travel in South Korea

Aircraft & Engines

Korean Air is using its A220 fleet to restore its regional and domestic passenger network and provide much-needed connectivity in South Korea, in turn providing a welcome boost to local economies. “Korean Air has been operating ten A220s and these aircraft are used on our domestic and short-haul routes. Thanks to its more fuel-efficient engines,

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IATA makes progress on Travel Pass to help reopen international borders

Other News, Top Stories

The International Air Transport Association has announced it is moving forward with the impending introduction of its Travel Pass. This final development phase will ultimately enable countries to open up their borders to international travelers which are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital health pass will support the safe opening of these

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Alaska Airlines further modernizes fleet with 13 new leased 737-9 MAX aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Alaska Airlines (Alaska) has released that it will sell ten Airbus A320s to Air Lease Corporation, and subsequently lease 13 new Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft from them. The 13 737-9 MAX aircraft will be delivered from fourth quarter 2021 through 2022. Alaska will lease the A320s back from Air Lease for a short period of

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