Norwegian startup Flyr has signed a letter of intent with Air Lease Corporation for six Boeing 737-8s, which are set to be delivered directly from Boeing in the first half of 2022.
Universal Hydrogen (UH2) has raised an additional $62 million in funding to take the startup through initial flight testing of its hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion conversion for regional turboprops.
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is aiming to tap into demand for longer stays outside traditional seasons with the addition of twice-weekly flights to Phuket, Thailand.
Boeing is developing a series of nacelle improvements for grounded Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered 777s and wants FAA’s blessing to phase them in as they are finalized, instead of delivering a complete, compliant nacelle structure as required by the agency’s certification rules.
Despite recent efforts by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to block the Northeast Alliance (NEA) between JetBlue Airways and American Airlines, JetBlue stresses the two airlines engage in solid competition outside the tie-up.
When the next European Council meeting of European leaders convenes in Brussels Oct. 21-22, the agenda will include a discussion of the evolution of COVID-19 travel restrictions.
Fuel-cell developer and green-hydrogen producer Plug Power has announced partnerships with both Airbus and startup Airflow to bring zero-emission hydrogen propulsion to aviation.
Delta Air Lines believes headwinds created by the delta coronavirus variant have waned, but a sharp rise in fuel prices is creating pressure on the company’s 2021 fourth quarter (Q4) performance.
Commercial airliners have so far claimed immunity to cyberattacks, and Western militaries do not voice much fear that their aircraft, ships and tanks could be taken over by hackers yet. But a veteran-backed startup that offers to cybersecure their platforms’ operational technology has raised $20 million and is looking to grow.
Icelandair is seeking to secure leasing contracts for two more Boeing 737-MAX aircraft, its COO said, as the airline looks forward to a recovery in demand driven by the relaxation of U.S. border restrictions.
Airline COOs gathered in Brussels praised the EU Digital COVID Certificate but said a lack of coordination in travel rules between countries made flying seem complicated and was still putting off would-be passengers.
While Indian LCC IndiGo will continue taking aircraft deliveries from its massive order book, it plans on keeping its fleet total relatively flat for the next few years.
Emissions auditor Verifavia believes there will be no offsetting requirements for any airlines worldwide in 2021 under ICAO’s Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).
The variety of aircraft sizes across the fleets of both Emirates and flydubai means there is a powerful “toolbox” with which to construct a broad network to feed DXB, Emirates President Tim Clark says.
Irish cargo airline operator ASL Aviation Holdings plans to convert up to 10 ATR 72s to zero-emission fuel-cell propulsion after signing a letter of intent to be Universal Hydrogen’s (UH2) launch customer in the cargo turboprop market.
