Heike Tamm

Lufthansa Technik Group welcomes 126 apprentices

Lufthansa Technik is starting a new year of training the future’s skilled workers: 126 young people will begin their training in 2021 in an aviation-technology, industrial- or logistics-oriented profession. Even in these difficult times, Lufthansa Technik plans to meet its future needs for highly trained specialists. Despite the aviation crisis and structural changes in the […]

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Carlyle Aviation completes acquisition of Fly Leasing

Global investment firm Carlyle and Fly Leasing (FLY) have announced that an affiliate of Carlyle Aviation Partners (Carlyle Aviation) completed its previously announced acquisition of FLY. Carlyle Aviation is the commercial aviation investment and servicing arm within Carlyle’s US$61 billion Global Credit platform. The closing of the transaction follows the receipt of regulatory approval from

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Skyworld Aviation arranges sale of two Avro RJ85’s to Executive Jet Support

Skyworld Aviation has arranged the sale of two Avro RJ85’s to spares and components specialist Executive Jet Support (EJS) in the U.K. The two RJs were part of a ten-Avro RJ fleet previously operated by Braathens Regional.  SE-DJO (serial number E2226) and SE-DJN (serial number E2231) are currently located at Norwich Airport in the U.K.

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IBA sees positive trends in narrow-body aircraft values, but wide-bodies remain depressed

Aviation data and advisory consultancy IBA, has outlined a divergence in value trends between narrow-body and wide-body aircraft driven by a surge in domestic travel in certain markets, but continuing low levels of international travel globally. In a recent aircraft values webinar, IBA illustrated how a surge in domestic passenger flights, driven largely by rapidly

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Air Lease Corporation places ten Airbus A320 aircraft on long-term lease with Allegiant

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced long-term lease placements for ten used Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Allegiant.  The aircraft are scheduled to deliver to the airline beginning in fall 2021 through Summer 2022.   “Bringing these ten aircraft into Allegiant’s fleet provides a number of advantages aligned with our unique business model and goals,” said Robert

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SIA will extend is free unlimited Wi-Fi to all travellers in all classes

SIA Group narrows first quarter net loss to SG$409 million

The SIA Group has posted its financial performance for the first quarter FY2021/22. An increase in both passenger and cargo flown revenue resulted in Group revenue increasing by SG$444 million (+52.2%) year-on-year to SG$1,295 million. Cargo flown revenue grew by SG$214 million (+32.4%), as the calibrated resumption in passenger flights contributed to an increase in

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IAG

IAG releases consolidated financial results for first six months of 2021

International Airlines Group S.A (IAG), the parent company of carriers Aer Lingus, British Airways, IAG Cargo, Iberia, and Vueling, the LEVEL brand and Avios, the IAG reward program, has released consolidated results for the six months up to June 30, 2021. Passenger capacity in Q2 was 21.9% of 2019 and continues to be adversely affected

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Alaska Airlines appoints Toni Freeberg Managing Director of Sales

Alaska Airlines has named 34-year airline veteran Toni Freeberg Managing Director of Sales, effective immediately. Freeberg assumes the role currently held by Mark Bocchi, who will retire from Alaska Airlines in October after 40 years. In her new role, Freeberg will set the strategy and oversee corporate and specialty sales, and further champion the integration into the

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