Vietnam Airlines is maintaining its dominance of international traffic into Vietnam, although it expects its share to erode slightly in the face of rising competition.
Scandinavian carrier SAS will take 50 more Airbus A320neos, plus five options, in a commitment split between Airbus and lessors, enabling the airline to transition to a single-type short-haul fleet by 2023.
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce warned airlines that additional checks of its Trent 1000 engine powering the Boeing 787 will be needed to resolve ongoing issues with the engine’s compressor.
A surge in cargo, loyalty program and premium fare up-sell revenue drove Delta Air Lines’ first-quarter 2018 operating revenue into quarterly record territory, with nearly $10 billion in GAAP revenue, up 9.5% year-over-year (YOY). Delta’s net income for the quarter, however, dipped 2.5% to $547 million, compared to $561 million for the 2017 March quarter.
Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation delivered six aircraft to five customers and signed 14 lease commitments over the first quarter of 2018, the company said April 11.
Panelists speaking at the Passenger Experience Conference in Hamburg believe there is a future for flexible aircraft interiors, although airline take-up to date has been minimal.
Inflight VR, a startup company offering virtual-reality (VR) headsets for in-flight entertainment (IFE), has conducted test flights with three carriers and identified questions it still has to answer.
Only one U.S. airport has tested a remote air traffic control tower, but their integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) is "inevitable," FAA's top safety executive believes.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union representing over 2,400 Southwest maintenance technicians and related employees, reached an agreement in principle (AIP) April 10 for a five-year contract.
ORLANDO—United Airlines president Scott Kirby conceded the “ruckus” on Wall Street over the airline’s aggressive growth plan has not subsided, but said individual investors believe the carrier’s strategy is sound and reiterated that United plans to stay the course.
ATR has found a launch customer for the “bring your own device” IFE option it is offering on its regional turboprops with onboard Wi-Fi specialist Phitek.
Qantas has struck a deal to spin off its catering division, as prospective purchaser Dnata looks to grow its presence in the Australian market and globally.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to suspend its route to Kuwait, as the Middle East market continues to present challenges for carriers from the Philippines.
UK-based STG Aerospace launched the latest version of its liTeMood retrofittable LED lighting system for installation in the Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.
The accelerating digitalization of the aerospace industry is a necessity, particularly in regards to providing MRO, but it will be hard transition even for the largest manufacturers and may not lead to major new revenue in the near future, a key industry leader said.
