Even if Boeing's on-going joint digital design and production initiative is perfected in time, the propulsion technology that will be needed for a minimum 20%-plus jump in fuel efficiency is still nowhere in sight.
Restrictive bilaterals, extremely high taxation, fees and fuel costs, and an underinvestment in aviation infrastructure are curtailing the potential for African airlines to grow and to become more connected, RwandAir CEO told an audience in Washington, DC.
Boeing expects the long running slump in its widebody business to recover significantly from 2023 onward, leading to a 10/month rate for its 787s and four per month for 777/777X family aircraft by 2025-2026.
It is the latest in a series of SAF-related announcements as airlines and tech companies seek to increase supply of the fuels in a bid to help aviation decarbonize.
ULCC Wizz Air expects to be operating capacity substantially greater than 2019 levels over the coming northern winter season, despite the increasing macroeconomic challenges.
As airline passengers increasingly demand faster, more reliable inflight connectivity (IFC), global communications providers have been working to expand coverage and increase speed.
Icelandair is hoping that new aircraft technologies, such as re-engining and electric aircraft, will enable it to achieve zero-carbon domestic flights by the end of this decade.
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) granted Canada Jetlines’ application to fly scheduled and charter flights between the U.S. and Canada, clearing a hurdle for the Canadian ULCC to add transborder services.
Pilots at United Airlines have rejected a tentative collective bargaining agreement, marking the latest upheaval in contract negotiations at U.S. major airlines.
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional carrier, returned to profitability for the latest financial year, with the prospect of being under new owners by the time the next annual results are published.
Irish regional newcomer Emerald Airlines is looking to grow to a fleet of around 20 aircraft by summer 2024 and set up its own ramp-handling and catering units in a bid to minimize the risk of operational disruption.
The predictions of mass consolidation largely have failed to materialize. But as airlines have returned to something approaching normality, there could be more mergers-and-acquisitions activity on the horizon.
Estonian wet-lease provider Nordic Aviation Group is working to set up a new air operator’s certificate for an unidentified European customer, which plans to operate Airbus A320neos.
Turkey-based leisure and domestic carrier SunExpress will base four Boeing 737s in Miami, Florida, operating flights on behalf for iAero based on an Aircraft Crew Maintenance Insurance contract.
