All News articles – Page 363
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NewsAirbus Helicopters eyes continued rebound this year after mixed 2023
Airbus Helicopters sees further scope for growth in the helicopter market in the coming years, despite recording a mixed performance across its range in 2023.
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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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NewsWizz Air swings to loss in ‘tricky’ final quarter of 2023
European budget carrier Wizz Air swung to a net loss in the October-December 2023 quarter, as geopolitical and supply chain challenges weighed on its financial performance.
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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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NewsIndustry executives upbeat on Asia as Singapore air show approaches
As the industry gears up for the Singapore air show in February, aerospace executives feel that the Asia-Pacific growth story is intact - albeit with some clear challenges.
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NewsSingapore’s Changi eyes full recovery in 2024, following ‘invigorating’ 2023
Singapore’s Changi airport recovered to about 86% of pre-pandemic passenger volume in 2023, led by a strong rebound in Northeast and Southeast Asia traffic.
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NewsCathay sees ‘significant progress’ in 2023 traffic as operational crunch lingers
Cathay Pacific made “significant progress” in recovering passenger travel demand in 2023 – with passenger traffic sharply improving from the previous year’s lower base – even as it acknowledged its “ongoing” operational challenges.
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NewsPyongyang decapitation role set out for South Korean F-35s
Should North Korea start a war against South Korea, the Kim Jong-un regime would be a key target for Seoul’s fleet of F-35As.
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NewsAirAsia sees return of strong travel demand as domestic travel leads traffic recovery
AirAsia Aviation Group improved on its full-year traffic results in 2023, with domestic traffic leading its recovery.
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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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NewsGermany to donate six Sea Kings to Ukraine
Germany is to donate six Westland Sea King Mk41 helicopters to Ukraine as part of its ongoing support to Kyiv in its war against Russia.
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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.
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NewsTiger upgrade shifts to MkII+ standard as programme is ‘optimised’
France and Spain appear to have reduced the planned scope of an upgrade of their Airbus Helicopters Tigers to a new MkIII standard, with the enhancement now referred to as simply the “MkII+”.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters predicts H225 resurgence despite 2023 order bust
Airbus Helicopters continues to predict a strong future for the H225, despite a year in which the airframer recorded no orders for the heavy-twin.
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NewsNorth Macedonia picks Leonardo’s AW149 and AW169M for rotorcraft renewal
North Macedonia’s defence ministry has selected Leonardo Helicopters to equip its armed forces with a new fleet of AW149 and AW169M rotorcraft.
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NewsEasyJet loses more than £40m to Middle East war but confident on summer
EasyJet reports bookings and yields for its key summer season are trending higher year on year, after its losses during the October-December quarter were exacerbated by the Israel-Hamas war.
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NewsAir France to open transatlantic service to new US destination
SkyTeam carrier Air France is to open a new transatlantic service this year, operating to the US city of Phoenix.