All articles by David Kaminski-Morrow – Page 37
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NewsOperators of older ATRs told to check engine fire-extinguisher systems
Operators of ATR turboprops are being instructed to conduct urgent checks for possible wrongly-assembled valves on the engine fire-extinguishing systems. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has ordered the checks in an emergency directive which covers both the ATR 42 and 72, up to the -500 variants. EASA states that ...
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NewsA320neo successor would be based on new platform burning sustainable aviation fuel: Faury
Airbus envisions a successor to the A320neo emerging towards the end of the next decade, indicating that it would be designed specifically to consume sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking during a full-year briefing on 15 February, chief executive Guillaume Faury said this next-generation single-aisle aircraft would be crucial to the air ...
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NewsAirbus aiming hydrogen-fuelled aircraft at ‘low end’ of market
Airbus is still determining the sector into which it would launch a hydrogen-powered aircraft, but indicates it will start small and avoid competing with its other aircraft models. Chief executive Guillaume Faury, speaking during a briefing on 15 February, said the aircraft – intended for service entry around 2035 – ...
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NewsA321XLR service-entry delay will not significantly affect deliveries: Faury
Airbus is confident that the slip in the A321XLR entry-into-service date will not have a substantial effect on delivery plans.
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NewsAirbus experiencing ‘aggressive’ pricing in widebody campaigns: Faury
Airbus acknowledges it is experiencing pressure on pricing in the widebody sector, as it seeks to establish a stronger presence in the market.
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NewsAirbus expects to deliver 800 commercial aircraft in 2024
Airbus is expecting to deliver around 800 commercial aircraft this year, up from the 735 handed over during 2023.
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NewsA321XLR entry into service slips into second half of this year
Airbus has slipped the entry into service of its A321XLR into the second half of this year.
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NewsRomania’s Animawings seeks to expand with A220s as Aegean divests majority share
Romanian operator Animawings has disclosed plans to expand its fleet with Airbus A220s and A320neos, following Greek carrier Aegean Airlines’ divestment of its entire majority shareholding in the company.
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NewsUS investigators urge FAA to reconsider retrofit in 25h recorder proposal
While the US National Transportation Safety Board is satisfied with parts of an FAA proposal to expand cockpit-voice recorder duration to 25h, it is disappointed that the plan does not cover retrofit of older aircraft.
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NewsIsrair considers convertible bond issue to fund A320 purchase
Israir Group is to consider raising debt through issuing convertible bonds, to assist with financing the purchase of an Airbus A320.
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NewsSmaller airframers concerned over scope of 25h cockpit-voice recorder proposal
Manufacturers of regional and business aircraft have expressed various concerns about the US FAA proposal to fit 25h cockpit-voice recorders to all newly-manufactured models.
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NewsAir Arabia optimistic after strong full-year performance
Middle Eastern low-cost carrier Air Arabia remains optimistic about its business model, despite increasing operating costs arising from macroeconomic pressures and supply-chain disruptions.
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NewsKLM tweaks livery scheme for upcoming A321neo fleet
Dutch carrier KLM has unveiled a slightly modified livery which will feature on its Airbus A321neo twinjets.
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NewsKorean Air secures conditional European approval for Asiana acquisition
European competition regulators have conditionally cleared Korean Air’s proposed acquisition of compatriot carrier Asiana Airlines.
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NewsUS authorities retrieve sanction-linked Emtrasur 747-300M from Buenos Aires
US authorities have retrieved an Emtrasur Boeing 747-300M freighter which had been impounded in Argentina nearly two years ago, over allegations that it had been engaged in conduct prohibited by sanctions.
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NewsJetBlue reveals 9.9% shareholding acquired by entrepreneur Icahn
US operator JetBlue Airways has disclosed that entrepreneur Carl Icahn has picked up a 9.91% shareholding in the budget carrier.
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NewsIsrair Group halts Smartwings acquisition talks with Chinese shareholder
Israir Group’s efforts to take control of Czech carrier Smartwings have encountered difficulties after the Israeli operator stopped negotiations with the Chinese shareholder.
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NewsWizz Air to open second flight-training centre
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is to open a second flight-training centre, to be located at Italy’s Rome Fiumicino airport.
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NewsGabonese transition government plans air transport holding company
Gabon’s transitional government has presented a draft decree to create a holding company for air transport, which will acquire interests in national and international activities. The transitional government – in place since a military coup last year – set out the plan, under the economy ministry, during a council of ...
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NewsNorse Atlantic regulates summer 787 capacity as it prolongs subleases
Scandinavian long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is to extend subleases on four Boeing 787s in its fleet. Three of its 787-8s will have their sublease prolonged by up to a year. These aircraft will return to the Norse operation between the end of March and end of May 2025, ...