US network carriers plan for ‘fully deployed’ regional fleets in 2025
Executives with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said on recent earnings calls that they are dialling up utilisation of regional aircraft flown by feeder carriers.
Airbus indicates 'operational issues' behind decision to terminate Beluga cargo airline
Airbus has pointed to operational issues as the primary reason for its decision to close its specialised A300-600ST Beluga cargo airline, little more than a year after obtaining certification.
IndiGo confirms ambition to expand widebody operations earlier via wet lease
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has confirmed that it is working to add widebody aircraft earlier than previously announced, as it aims to tap strong travel demand in its home country
Airbus to close A300-600ST Beluga airline just 14 months after gaining AOC
Airbus has confirmed that it will close its relatively young Airbus Beluga Transport operation, which was intended to cater to demand for outsize cargo carriage.
American targeting 200-jet long-haul fleet by 2029
American Airlines forecasts its fleet of long-haul aircraft will increase from about 125 to 200 jets – including about 40 A321XLRs – by the end of the decade.
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines blames ‘negligence’, delivery delays for schedule cuts
Greater Bay Airlines – the city’s newest and smallest operator – will cancel 128 flights in February and March.
Portuguese MRO firm Mesa to service Global A380 ahead of commercial operations
Portuguese maintenance firm Mesa is to carry out the servicing of UK start-up Global Airlines’ first Airbus A380 following its ferry flight to Beja.
ANA to secure ‘stable supply’ of spare aircraft amid supply chain crunch
All Nippon Airways’ parent ANA Holdings is working to secure a “stable supply” of spare operating aircraft to counter supply chain challenges.
Lufthansa Group allocates 737 Max jets to replace Eurowings A319 fleet
German leisure operator Eurowings is to modernise its fleet with Boeing 737 Max 8 twinjets from 2027, through an allocation from Lufthansa Group.
South African Airways expands fleet with more A320s
South African Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of a pair of Airbus A320s, taking its operation to 20 aircraft.
Challenge Group to be first European operator of IAI-converted 777-300ER freighter
Cargo specialist Challenge Group is intending to be the first European operator of converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters, through the company’s Maltese operation.
Start-up Global Airlines’ A380, with partial livery, departs EFW facility after maintenance
UK-based start-up Global Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has arrived in the Portuguese city of Beja, having departed Dresden where the aircraft has been undergoing heavy maintenance.
Avolon completes Castlelake acquisition as it foresees robust leasing market
Irish-based lessor Avolon has completed the acquisition of fellow lessor Castlelake Aviation, an agreement initially unveiled last year.
Emirates expands SkyCargo 747 freighter fleet to six to address capacity demand
Air New Zealand receives first PW127XT-powered ATR 72
Fiji regional operation lifts capacity with ATR 72-600s
Air Baltic shows off commemorative livery design as it takes A220 fleet to 50
Riyadh Air set to receive leased 787-9 for training role
Southwest executes sale-leaseback deal involving dozens of older 737s
Starlux doubles A350 freighter order
Lessor DAE to expand fleet through Nordic Aviation Capital acquisition
Mesa to raise $230m with sale-leaseback of 18 E175s to United
Air Incheon outlines US route expansion as it absorbs 747 fleet through Asiana deal
Maldivian introduces A330 to embark on long-haul services
Brussels Airlines bringing in more A320neos to replace A319s