Aviation Daily

By Sean Broderick
Safran is in talks to acquire parts of Raytheon Technologies’ flight controls and actuation business lines, the French supplier confirmed June 5.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines (JAL) is studying its options for the eventual replacement of its Boeing 767 fleet and the remainder of its 737s.
On Location

By Victoria Moores
Kazakhstan is preparing for safety audits by the U.S. FAA, EASA, and ICAO following a four-year safety oversight push.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau, Helen Massy-Beresford
Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), is known for his strongly worded statements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Dallas-based carrier Ameriflight plans to launch large-scale drone operations in the U.S., but says drones will not replace current crewed flying operations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
Bratislava-based AirExplore, which was founded 13 years ago, operates 10 Boeing 737-800s, including eight passenger aircraft and two freighters.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
KLM and other carriers are facing the Dutch government in court this month in an appeal over noise level management policies that could see summer flights cut.
On Location

By Karen Walker
The world’s airlines are forecast to post a $9.8 billion net profit for 2023, more than double what had been anticipated just six months earlier.
On Location

By Chen Chuanren
Changi Airport Group has reported a return to profitability for fiscal 2022-23, with passenger traffic recovering to 82% of pre-COVID levels.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The escalating levels of blocked funds will continue to damage airline connectivity worldwide, IATA has warned.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
IATA revealed roadmaps of how aviation can reach net zero by 2050 at its AGM in Istanbul, Turkey.
On Location

By Karen Walker
IATA Director General Willie Walsh made clear the frustration of airlines with industry stakeholders that are failing to deliver or hiking fees.
On Location

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas intends to continue operating its Airbus A380 fleet for at least another decade and is working to get more of its parked A380s back into service.
On Location

By David Casey
IATA has urged governments in Latin America to put incentives in place that would allow the region to emerge as one of the largest SAF producers worldwide.
On Location

By Chen Chuanren
Visa restrictions, capacity caps and even Russian airspace overflights are stemming the restoration of capacity in and out of China.
On Location

By Adrian Schofield
Thai Airways is planning to place a long-awaited widebody aircraft order this year, CEO Chai Eamsiri said at the IATA AGM on June 4.
On Location

By Lori Ranson
Panama-based Copa Airlines will fuel its growth on a mix new Boeing 737 MAX deliveries and lease renewals as aircraft delivery delays persist.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European airlines want airports to extend their operating hours to lessen potential disruptions caused by an upcoming NATO aviation exercise.
On Location

By Lori Ranson
Deliveries of Air Canada’s Airbus A321XLRs have been pushed to 2025 and the airline is opting to lease aircraft to fill voids created by the delays.
On Location

By Adrian Schofield
Hawaiian Airlines is preparing for the commercial debut of its first Boeing 787 and is considering options for the replacement of its Boeing 717 fleet.
On Location

By Christine Boynton
Southwest says it will use 2024 to better optimize its operations, and still expects its network to be restored to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
If there was any doubt that India was the next big thing in commercial aviation, it was put to rest when Air India announced its purchase of 470 passenger jets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing’s imminent 737 production rate increase to 38 aircraft per month remains on course amid nagging supply-chain issues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The DOT said June 1 that it is imposing the fine for BA failing to provide timely refunds to passengers for flights to and from the U.S. during the pandemic.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines says it is still delivering on full-year capacity growth guidance, after removing 10,000 flights in September.
Airlines & Lessors