LATAM rejects Azul’s acquisition bid, files exit plan
The LATAM Airlines Group has rejected an expression of interest received from Brazilian rival Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, Sao… Read More »
US-Bangla Airlines to add A330s in late 2Q22
US-Bangla Airlines (BS, Dhaka) is planning to induct at least one A330 in the middle of next year to launch… Read More »
UK’s flybe. takes first Dash 8-Q400 for restart
flybe. (Birmingham Int’l) has taken delivery of its first DHC-8-Q400 ahead of its planned restart early next year. G-JECX (msn… Read More »
Armenia’s FlyOne to launch in late 4Q21
FlyOne (Armenia) (Yerevan) has announced it will launch scheduled operations from Yerevan to seven international destinations starting on December 15,… Read More »
Oman okays two start-ups for seaplane ops
The Oman Civil Aviation Authority (OCAA) has given its initial approval to Musandam Airlines and Consolidated Energy to complete all… Read More »
Tonga’s Fly Niu set to acquire Lulutai
The Tongan government has given its initial consent to sell state-owned Lulutai Airlines (L8, Tongatapu) to the privately owned, albeit… Read More »
Nigeria Air now eyeing 2Q22 debut using ACMI capacity
Nigeria Air (Lagos) – of which the government will own a minority stake of 5% – is planning to take… Read More »
BAA Training deploys new 737 MAX simulator in Spain
A new Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator (FFS) manufactured by L3Harris Technologies is now ready for training at BAA… Read More »
ERA’s Board continues to go from strength to strength following annual elections
Two new airlines have joined the ERA Board following this year’s election. Officially announced at the ERA Membership Conference yesterday… Read More »
Southern Africa hit with travel embargo over Covid Omicron
Following the emergence of a new Covid variant (Omicron B.1.1.529) in Botswana and South Africa last week, Southern Africa’s air… Read More »
Travel Stocks Fall Following Restrictions on African Nations
Travel-related stocks took a hit on Friday after the United States, Canada and several European and Asian countries placed travel… Read More »
Another Airline Startup Set to Debut in the US
Once again, despite the pandemic, there appears to be enough financial backers and interest for another startup airline in the… Read More »
WSS responds to SmartSky Networks arbitration decision
Wireless Systems Solutions (WSS) has requested a federal court to vacate or modify a decision issued in an arbitration proceeding… Read More »
Iberia Express digitises onboard retail experience
As part of its continuing investment in digitalising its onboard passenger experience, Iberia Express has digitised its onboard retail experience…. Read More »
Boeing and airline stocks tumble as new Covid variant spurs travel curbs
Boeing, airlines and other travel stocks tumbled on Friday after several European and Asian countries announced new travel restrictions from… Read More »
October 2021 records the highest passenger traffic of the year
October 2021 records the highest passenger traffic of the year for both Larnaka and Pafos airports. Specifically, the numbers recorded… Read More »
The highest passenger traffic of 2021
October 2021 records the highest passenger traffic of the year for both Larnaka and Pafos airports. Specifically, the numbers recorded… Read More »
United To Resume Stockholm-New York Service
United Airlines is set to resume its nonstop route between Stockholm, Sweden and New York City starting in May of… Read More »
Norse Atlantic may have to settle for London Stansted
Norse Atlantic Airways (Oslo Gardermoen) has so far focused on launching its transatlantic routes from London Gatwick when it starts… Read More »
St. Helena to resume scheduled pax ops in late 1Q22
Airlink (South Africa) (4Z, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) is to resume scheduled flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to St. Helena at… Read More »
US’s Western Aircraft Inc. eyes scheduled commuter ops
Western Aircraft (Boise) – the air taxi that operates for Lanai Air (Lanai City) – has applied to the US… Read More »
Aurigny, Blue Islands, Loganair ink tripartite p’ship
A new partnership between Scotland’s Loganair, Guernsey’s Aurigny Air Services, and Jersey’s Blue Islands will boost UK regional connectivity in… Read More »
Delta considering stake in Italy’s ITA – report
Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) is evaluating the possibility of buying a stake in Italy’s reborn state-owned flag… Read More »
Luxembourg’s Cargolux ponders A350, 777X freighters
Cargolux (CV, Luxembourg) is in advanced talks with Airbus concerning a potential A350F order, although Boeing is not yet out… Read More »
Air Seychelles to sell, lease-back Twin Otters
Air Seychelles (HM, Mahé) plans to sell and lease back three of its five DHC-6-400s to help raise additional capital… Read More »
Japan’s ANA set to issue ¥150bn convertible bonds
ANA – All Nippon Airways (NH, Tokyo Haneda) parent ANA Holdings will issue around JPY150 billion yen (USD1.3 billion) worth… Read More »