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Icelandic start-up Play has selected OEM Services to provide component support for its Airbus A321neo fleet. The airline, which is aiming to fill a

Southwest Airlines’ pilot union has filed a federal lawsuit against the carrier alleging that work rule changes made during the pandemic violated federal labor laws.

Abu Dhabi plans to end quarantine requirements for all vaccinated travelers arriving in the emirate.

After some logistical hurdles during the CRAF effort’s first few days moving evacuees to the U.S., federal officials have worked with airlines and airports to improve procedures.

Lessor Griffin Global Asset Management is expanding its commercial aircraft portfolio with five new Boeing 737 MAX 8s.

Armenia’s new national airline will be called Fly Arna, the joint venture (JV) behind the new enterprise announced Sept. 1.

LG Chem, South Korea’s largest chemical company, plans to build the country’s first plant producing biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel from vegetable oils.

Instead Milan's second airport Linate could be ITA’s second-largest base after Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

Malaysia has lifted the ban on the Boeing 737 MAX with immediate effect, ending a 30-month-long suspension of the type.

Malaysia has operationalized the new air traffic control center in its capital Kuala Lumpur as the country prepares for future growth.

Saudia reinstated normal seat capacity for domestic flights as of Sept. 1 after Saudi Arabia relaxed measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Wizz Air has transferred six Abu Dhabi (AUH) routes operated by its Hungarian AOC to neighboring Dubai where COVID-19 entry rules are looser.

Turboprop manufacturer ATR is studying “meaningful” changes to its existing aircraft platform and suggested an announcement on new developments could come in early 2022.

Describing it as a “once-in-a-generation investment in combating the climate crisis,” a coalition of almost 70 organizations has urged the U.S. Congress to make a proposed tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refundable and long term.

United Airlines’ July order to replace more than 200 50-seat regional jets with Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft cast a spotlight on the trend of airlines upgauging to larger single-aisle aircraft.

Eastern Airlines will launch a dedicated freighter business with a fleet of Boeing 777s modified using the company’s internally developed cargo conversion program tailored for volume-driven express operators.

Atlas Air and Sharp Technics K plan to develop a dedicated MRO facility at Incheon International Airport that will accommodate cargo growth in the region.

The Namibian government has paid $109.5 million to the lessor of two Airbus A330-200s following the collapse of its national carrier.

Former GE Aviation chief David Joyce is joining Boeing’s board of directors, while Navy Adm. (ret.) Ed Giambastiani Jr. will leave at the end of the year, the company announced Aug. 31.

Air New Zealand is considering significantly expanding the number of its employees that are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

A Japanese industrial team led by Mitsubishi Power is to develop a commercial-scale supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel.

Emirates is bringing forward the delivery of the final three Airbus A380s it has on order, with the last of the aircraft set to join the fleet in November.

Extremely slow vaccination rates are hindering Africa’s recovery from the pandemic, the continent’s main airline representative body said Sept. 1.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that the recovery in terms of passenger demand is strong, but ticket pricing remains low.

The planned network additions come after Russia ended a ban on flights to Egyptian resorts which was imposed after Metrojet Flight 9268 from Sharm el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg broke up over the Sinai Peninsula in October 2015, killing all 224 people on board.