All air transport news – Page 149
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NewsRyanair sees improvements in Boeing quality but more work needed: O’Leary
Ryanair expects to be seven Boeing 737 Max jets short of its pre-summer delivery target, but the carrier has observed an improvement in quality of the aircraft arriving from the airframer.
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NewsOman Air drops several Asian routes as part of network restructuring
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air is restructuring its network as part of a broad re-organisation of the airline’s operations.
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NewsIsrael’s El Al prepares to suspend flights to Johannesburg
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to suspend services to Johannesburg, citing a reduction in traffic in the months since the Gaza conflict began.
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NewsEviation picks Eve co-founder Andre Stein as new chief executive
Former CEO Gregory Davis is staying on as president of the Washington-based developer and helping Stein transition into the role of CEO.
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AnalysisAirbus looks forward to A380 flight tests as fuel-cell powertrain trials ramp up
Airbus will later this year begin assembly of the initial flight-representative fuel-cell powertrain it is developing under its ZEROe initiative, ahead of ground testing in 2024.
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NewsInvestigators probe fatal Jetstream crash after departure for remote Canadian mine
Investigators have identified a British Aerospace Jetstream 32 involved in a fatal terrain collision in Canada as a 33-year old airframe operated by Northwestern Air Lease.
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NewsJetBlue's deal to acquire Spirit set expire in two days
JetBlue Airways’ agreement to acquire Spirit Airlines is set to expire on 28 January, creating further uncertainty about a proposed combination that has already been shot down by a US judge.
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NewsScottish carrier Loganair’s chief steps down as final Saab 340 retires
Scottish regional carrier Loganair’s chief executive, Jonathan Hinkles, is stepping down from his position with immediate effect. Hinkles has been with the carrier for over seven years. He disclosed the decision as Loganair withdrew the last of its Saab 340 turboprops, which the carrier marked with a ceremony on 25 ...
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NewsSJ-100 aerodynamic analysis aims to reduce wake vortex effects
Russian researchers have completed another phase of analysis of the domestically-powered Yakovlev SJ-100, examining its aerodynamic characteristics during take-off and landing.
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NewsAirbus starts operations at Chengdu aircraft storage and recycling facility
The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre – a joint venture covering aircraft storage and recycling capabilities – has commenced operations in Chengdu.
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NewsSouthwest to slow growth in 2024 in bid to address surging expenses
Southwest Airlines is slowing both expansion and hiring to improve efficiencies as it seeks to offset the ballooning costs that pushed it into the red last quarter.
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NewsLawmaker urges FAA to deny Boeing request for 737 Max 7 exemptions
The Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing are facing Congressional pressure not to move ahead with a proposal that would exempt Boeing’s 737 Max 7 from some certification rules.
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NewsERA gathers praise for green technology push
Leading low-emission aircraft developers have appluaded the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) for its efforts to speed the near-term adoption of green propulsion technologies.
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NewsCommission initiates deeper probe into latest IAG-Air Europa tie-up bid
IAG’s latest attempt to acquire Spanish carrier Air Europa is being referred for in-depth investigation by the European Commission over competition concerns.
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NewsNorse Atlantic to explore strategy options including part-ownership by another carrier
Scandanavian low-cost long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airways indicates it is exploring part-ownership by another airline as an option for its future strategy. Norse Atlantic serves transatlantic routes using a fleet of Boeing 787s. The company has been engaged in rounds of fundraising, through share issues, to shore up liquidity over ...
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NewsRussia’s Aurora reaches agreement on supply terms for new TVRS-44 turboprop
East Russian carrier Aurora Airlines has signed an agreement of intent covering the supply of UZGA TVRS-44 Ladoga regional turboprops, in order to increase transport accessibility in the area.
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NewsBoeing to deliver first 737 Max to China in five years, amid ongoing quality-control crisis
Boeing is set to deliver a 737 Max to a Chinese operator for the first time in almost five years – a small bright spot for the airframer as it battles an ongoing quality-control crisis.
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NewsFAA prohibits Boeing from expanding 737 Max production amid door-plug inquiry
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered Boeing to halt further 737 Max production rate increases as the agency undertakes a large-scale investigation intended to ensure the safety of the aircraft’s production system.
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NewsNorse Atlantic attracts about 70% take-up from latest share issue
Norse Atlantic Airways has received subscriptions for about 70% of the shares offered in its latest stock issue.
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NewsAEI sees strong deliveries in 2023, but forecasts dip this year
Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) handed over 28 freighter conversions in 2023, the majority of which were modified Boeing 737-800s.