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December 19th, 2023
Finnair

Finnair acquires six previously-leased aircraft, repays parts of pension loan

Finnair executed a rights issue of €570 million in November 2023. Thanks to the strengthened balance sheet and cash funds resulting from the rights issue, Finnair has now purchased six previously-leased A321 aircraft from BOC Aviation. Finnair will spend in excess of €200 million on the transaction and its positive impact on both profit before taxes and cash flow will …
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE)

DAE secures US$118 million cash insurance settlement for Aeroflot-leased aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has successfully obtained a cash insurance settlement totalling approximately US$118 million for aircraft previously leased to Public Joint Stock Company "Aeroflot – Russian Airlines" (Aeroflot). The settlement amount signifies the resolution of DAE's insurance claims under Aeroflot's insurance and reinsurance policies, specifically pertaining to seven aircraft and their associated engines. This insurance settlement and the subsequent …
IBA

IBA analyses aircraft OEM performance in 2023

IBA, a leading aviation market intelligence and consultancy company, has released an overview of OEM performance in 2023. It shows that, while some OEMs will reach their targets, others are set to fall short due to quality issues and production setbacks. Dr. Stuart Hatcher, IBA’s Chief Economist and ISTAT Certified Senior Appraiser, used IBA Insight to reveal that Airbus …

Air Corsica opts for two additional ATR 72-600s

Air Corsica, Corsica’s leading air transport operator and ATR have confirmed a firm order for two ATR 72-600 aircraft placed initially at the Paris Air Show. Air Corsica has completed the full transition of its fleet of ATR-500 series to the latest-generation of turboprop aircraft, demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence, regional connectivity and sustainability. The two aircraft are scheduled …
Southwest Airlines has chosen Leonardo's sorter technology to reshape the transfer bags facility at Denver International Airport

Southwest Airlines chooses Leonardo’s sorter technology at DEN

Southwest Airlines, a major U.S. airline with almost 127 million annual passengers and the largest carrier of domestic passengers in the United States, has chosen Leonardo’s sorter technology to reshape the transfer bags facility at Denver International Airport (DEN). The move aims to guarantee faster connection times, accommodate tight flight schedules and enhance capacity to handle future passenger volume growth …
The six Mayors of Lofoten © Elfly Group

Elfly signs LoI with Lofoten to pursue zero-emission aviation

Elfly Group, developers of all-electric seaplane programme ‘Noemi’, (No Emissions) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Lofoten Green Islands, a private-public partnership for sustainable development, in the Lofoten Archipelago in Arctic Norway on December 13. The organisations have agreed to pursue the development of zero-emission regional aviation together. The contract was signed in Lofoten for contributing parties Lofotkraft, Destination …
Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits

Delta and EL AL Israel Airlines launch code-share agreement

Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have implemented a long-term code-share agreement effective December 18, 2023 for travel beginning January 1, 2024, improving connection opportunities for customers flying between the Americas and Tel Aviv. The airlines will offer reciprocal code-share and frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or Matmid points across both carriers. Delta customers …

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Azul discloses firm order for four additional A330-900s

BARIG welcomes Düsseldorf Airport as key partner for industry collaboration

Turkish Airlines expands fleet with landmark order for 220 Airbus aircraft

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