News from FlightGlobal – Page 245
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NewsFinnair uncertain over timeframe for re-opening of Chinese markets
Finnair expects to be closer to a normal operating environment by next summer, but the delayed opening of its Asian network means Hong Kong and other Chinese routes will lag. Chief executive Topi Manner says the second half of 2021 proved there is “great pent-up demand” for travel, and that ...
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NewsEmbraer, Rolls-Royce and Wideroe launch zero-emission aircraft concept study
Embraer, Rolls-Royce and Wideroe have unveiled plans for a 12-month study for a conceptual zero-emission regional aircraft seeking to understand the propulsion and operational options for such types.
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NewsSingapore border reopening ‘back on track’ after two-month hiatus
Singapore will expand quarantine-free travel arrangements to more countries — and ramp up arrival quotas — after putting pause on the scheme for nearly two months amid a spike in Omicron infections.
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NewsEtihad signs for A350 freighters after shedding A330-200F fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has signed a preliminary agreement for seven Airbus A350 freighters, potentially taking the number of customers for the new aircraft to five. Etihad was previously a customer for the A330-200F, ordering and receiving five of the type, before withdrawing them during a fleet overhaul. The ...
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NewsUkraine’s Bees forced to shift 737 fleet to France
Ukrainian carrier Bees Airline is the latest operator in the country to suffer disruption over insurance complications, after it had to relocate its fleet to France. The relatively new airline – which obtained its air operator’s certificate less than a year ago – has four Boeing 737-800s. But it says ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific market to bounce back: Boeing
Despite 24 to 30 months of lost growth because of the impact of the pandemic, the Asia-Pacific air travel market will return to its pre-Covid level and strong growth, according to Darren Hulst, vice president commercial marketing of Boeing, speaking at the Singapore Airshow.
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NewsAvelo appoints aviation analyst Hunter Keay as its CFO
Low-cost start-up carrier Avelo Airlines has appointed aviation analyst Hunter Keay to be its chief financial officer.
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NewsAeromexico shows ‘signs of recovery’ in Q4
Grupo Aeromexico, the parent company of Mexico’s legacy carrier, says the airline’s position during the fourth quarter of 2021 continued to improve, despite Omicron-variant-related cancellations.
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NewsAmerican orders three Embraer 175s for Envoy Air
American Airlines has ordered three Embraer E175s for its wholly-owned regional affiliate Envoy Air.
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NewsCanada eases travel restrictions as Omicron fears subside
The government of Canada is preparing to ease entry restrictions for international travellers, a further step toward normalcy for the country as the Omicron wave of Covid-19 subsides.
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NewsCanada's Lynx Air adds Victoria to destination line up
Canadian low-cost start-up carrier Lynx Air has added Victoria to its destination line-up as it prepares to launch revenue service in six weeks.
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NewsJetBlue orders 30 more Airbus A220-300s
JetBlue Airways has ordered another 30 Airbus A220-300s to take its firm commitment for the type to 100.
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NewsBOC Aviation orders Leap engines for A320neo deliveries in 2023
Aircraft lessor BOC Aviation has placed an order covering eight CFM International Leap-1A engine shipsets to power Airbus A320neo family aircraft.
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NewsWizz Air’s proposed US operation focused on government A330 freighter flights
Wizz Air’s proposed US services, which have irked US pilot representatives, centre on the freighter flights it operates for the Hungarian government. The airline operates a single A330-200F, registered HA-LHU, which is owned by the government of Hungary. Examination of the permit filed with the US Department of Transportation shows ...
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NewsCDB Aviation adds 12 more A330 freighter conversions amid Chinese customer demand
Aircraft lessor CDB Aviation has committed to a further dozen Airbus A330 passenger to freighter conversions with German aircraft modification joint venture EFW after securing lease commitments with Chinese operators.
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NewsIndustry leaders see post-pandemic growth imminent, but headwinds remain
Senior industry leaders speaking at the Aviation CEO Forum, organised on the opening day of the Singapore Airshow by FlightGlobal with partners Experia Events and CFM International, believe that recovery is on the horizon – but that potential headwinds mean the sector is not fully out of the woods yet.
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NewsAir Arabia demonstrates recovery with strong full-year profits
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia has turned in a full-year net profit of Dhs720 million ($196 million), following the easing of travel restrictions and a recovering demand for air travel. The Sharjah-based operator’s fourth quarter – which resulted in a net profit of Dhs467 million – was its fifth ...
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NewsUzbekistan Airways takes first A321LR
Uzbekistan Airways has introduced its first long-range Airbus A321neo, which will be deployed on both domestic and international services. The A321LR, fitted with CFM International Leap-1A engines, has been delivered through lessor CDB Aviation. It was flown from Airbus’s Finkenwerder plant in Hamburg to the Uzbek capital Tashkent on 14 ...
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NewsIndia’s Alliance Air to add pair of ATR 42s for Himalayan routes
Indian regional carrier Alliance Air is to acquire a pair of new ATR 42-600s via lessor TrueNoord, adding to the airline’s existing fleet of larger ATR 72 turboprops.
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NewsUkraine International rejigs fleet in response to insurance hurdles
Ukraine International Airlines is transferring five Boeing 737-800s to Spain, as part of its response to withdrawal of insurance for Ukrainian carriers. The airline is also taking the opportunity to send two aircraft to Belgrade for engine maintenance. UIA states that the 737s are being moved to Spain at the ...