JetBlue Airways A $21 million profit in the second quarter of 2007 turned into a $7 million loss this year, leading the New York Kennedy-based carrier to defer to 2016 10 Embraer 190 deliveries scheduled for delivery in 2009 until 2011 and discontinue operations at Ontario, California. Chief executive Dave Barger expects capacity to fall 10% year-on-year in September, once the summer travel period ends: "We currently do not plan to grow in 2009."
Source: Flight International
Brazilian carrier Azul believes it has secured enough additional aircraft to support its target of increasing capacity by 10% next year.believes it has secured enough additional aircraft as it targets a 10% increase in capacity next year.
MHI RJ Aviation Group is to collaborate on the development of Maeve Aerospace’s M80 – a hybrid-electric 80-seater that could enter service by 2032.
Hainan Airlines group has adjusted its Comac aircraft order, with unit Urumqi Air to no longer take delivery of 30 C919s.
