Aviation Daily

Aggregate utilization hours on global commercial aircraft fleets by region, January 2019-August 2021.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Michael Bruno
Key Wichita-based aerospace and defense supplier Spirit AeroSystems is reorganizing its business structure around commercial, defense and space and aftermarket end markets as it continues to diversify its revenue streams and stabilize its outlook.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ben Goldstein
A debate is underway on whether U.S. domestic air passengers should be required to be vaccinated prior to boarding flights.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Italy’s new airline ITA has signed an MOU with Airbus and an agreement with Air Lease Corp. (ALC) for a total of 59 aircraft to start its transition from ex-Alitalia aircraft to a more modern fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Group has finalized a portion of its debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing as it continues to work through Chapter 11 restructuring.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission (EC) has welcomed a commitment by 16 airlines to provide better information and timely reimbursements to passengers in case of flight cancellations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Czech LCC SmartWings has begun services to London Heathrow, the latest in a string of new entrants to the UK’s hub airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
U.S. lawmakers eager to see the FAA wrap up a long-awaited rework of aviation technician education standards are pressuring the agency to meet its latest scheduled release date, which is months after the deadline set by law.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Qatar Airways is bringing some of its Airbus A380s back into service, as the airline seeks to offset capacity shortfalls caused by the grounding of its A350s.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways have each signed large offtake agreements with new producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as both airlines aim to convert at least 10% of their annual jet fuel usage to low-carbon alternatives by 2030.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European Airlines are readying their long-haul networks for a long-awaited rebound, following the news that the U.S. will be open to travelers from many countries starting in November.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
At 3,459 mi., New York JFK to London Gatwick is the farthest route in JetBlue’s network.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
After 17 months Air Mauritius will exit voluntary administration thanks to a $280 mIllion government loan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Ryanair Group has announced the addition of five aircraft to its Vienna base to operate nine more routes during its summer 2022 schedule.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
U.S. regional carrier ExpressJet Airlines is relaunching operations on Oct. 24 under a new leisure brand—“aha!”—with flights between Reno, Nevada and
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Modeling future demand for electricity and hydrogen and ensuring safe airport handling are key focuses of 15 research projects awarded a total of £3 million ($4 million) in UK government funding.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Fleet renewal is a huge part of CEO Ben Smith’s plans to improve the profitability of the group and close the gap on its European peers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The UK plans to build a center to lead research, testing and certification of new sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
A quartet of newly acquired Boeing 777Fs are headed into European air freight operations as the last of Lufthansa Cargo’s McDonnell Douglas MD-11s prepares for its final flights.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
United Airlines said it will soon begin the process of firing 593 employees who refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as the company makes good on a threat to part with unvaccinated workers following a Sept. 27 deadline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The European Commission (EC) has warned that the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS) is about to get more expensive, but ICAO’s CORSIA emissions trading scheme will be implemented with amendments to avoid double charging.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Finnair has completed its largest-ever aircraft financing transaction as it continues to strengthen its balance sheet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese MRO provider Ameco has signed numerous maintenance services deals at the Zhuhai Airshow, including with Honeywell and Collins Aerospace to support Air China’s fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed a letter of intent to lease six second-hand Embraer E190 as it looks to adjust its fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
South African Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a memorandum of cooperation with a longer-term view to co-starting a pan-African airline group.
Airlines & Lessors