Gol and Avianca owner Abra to invest in Spanish charter carrier Wamos Air
Abra intends to invest in Wamos Air under a deal both companies say will enable expension, though details remain unavailable
Eve Air Mobility shares images of its first full-scale air taxi prototype
US air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility has offered a public glimpse of the first full-scale, nonconforming prototype of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
US F/A-18s overfly Guyana amid border dispute with Venezuela
The government of Guyana says it gave permission for two US Navy Boeing F/A-18 fighter jets to pass over the capital Georgetown, amid a border dispute with neighbouring Venezuela over access to valuable oil fields.
Frontier and Volaris renew codeshare vows with eyes on transborder collaboration
Frontier Airlines has revived its codeshare partnership with Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Volaris in a move that both carriers believe will expand their respective horizons.
Brazil’s Porto Alegre airport remains crippled after storm flooding
Timescales for resumption of flight operations at Brazil’s Porto Alegre airport remains uncertain after heavy rain led to flooding which closed the airport.
Senate FAA funding bill targets safety improvements and grants 767F emissions reprieve
The US Senate has approved a new Federal Aviation Administration funding bill that includes numerous safety- and airline-passenger related provisions and a measure that would exempt Boeing’s 767 Freighter from emissions requirements for five years.
US air taxi makers spending big on electric aircraft development
US air taxi companies keep burning significant cash as they drive toward commercialisation of their respective electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Eve Air Mobility shares images of its first full-scale air taxi prototype
US air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility has offered a public glimpse of the first full-scale, nonconforming prototype of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Korean aircraft sale suggests 747-8I derivative to replace E-4B
The sale of five Korean Air aircraft to Sierra Nevada Corporation suggests that a derivative of the Boeing 747-8I could replace the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft.
A-10s escort US ballistic missile submarine during strait transit
Ground-attack A-10 fighters from the US Air Force overflew the USS Nebraska ballistic-missile submarine during a transit through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, as the air force continues seeking new missions for the ageing jets.
Israir Group to expand its A320 fleet with dry-lease agreement
Israir Group has reached a firm agreement to lease another pair of Airbus A320s, which will give it a summer fleet of 11 aircraft.
Greek carrier Aegean implementing Saudia codeshare pact
Greek carrier Aegean is entering a partnership with Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia, which will include codeshare services.
Etihad boosts Q1 profits on strong passenger demand and lower financing costs
Increased passenger revenues and reduced financing costs helped Etihad Airways to boost first-quarter net profits to $143 million.
EHang’s autonomous eVTOL completes maiden demo flight in UAE
EHang’s autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has completed its first passenger-carrying demonstration flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the Chinese company eyes the rollout of commercial operations in the region.
Etihad engineering arm and other MRO entities absorbed by Abu Dhabi Aviation
Middle Eastern service provider Abu Dhabi Aviation has acquired Etihad Engineering as well as Advanced Military MRO Centre, plus a 50% stake in Global Aerospace Logistics, to establish an operation with broad range of capabilities.
Gol and Avianca owner Abra to invest in Spanish charter carrier Wamos Air
Abra intends to invest in Wamos Air under a deal both companies say will enable expension, though details remain unavailable
Court annuls Condor restructuring aid decision over failure to initiate formal investigation
Approval of state aid to German carrier Condor has been overturned by the European General Court because it was granted without a formal investigation procedure.
IAG enjoys Madrid’s status as ‘new Miami’ as it starts 2024 on front foot
While its two largest competitors were knocked on to the back foot in financial terms during the first quarter of this year, IAG enjoyed a much more straightforward three months.
IAG lifts first quarter operating profit on strong passenger demand
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG increased operating profits before exceptionals in the first quarter to €68 million ($59 million) driven by higher passenger revenues for the period.
Greek carrier Aegean implementing Saudia codeshare pact
Greek carrier Aegean is entering a partnership with Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia, which will include codeshare services.
Administrators assessing financial position as Air Vanuatu enters liquidation process
Administrators are assessing the financial position of South Pacific island operator Air Vanuatu after it named financial firm EY as liquidator and grounded flights on 9 May.
Korean aircraft sale suggests 747-8I derivative to replace E-4B
The sale of five Korean Air aircraft to Sierra Nevada Corporation suggests that a derivative of the Boeing 747-8I could replace the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft.
Thai Airways to exit restructuring in 2024 as first-quarter profit shrinks
Thai Airways International expects to wrap up its restructuring this year, capping off close to four years of business rehabilitation following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Comac to reportedly expand C919 production lines following mega orders
Comac is looking at expanding production capacity for its C919 narrowbody programme, as its order backlog continues to grow.
Australian E-7A helps Filipino, US aircraft sink decommissioned ship
Aviation assets from Australia, the Philippines, and the USA have participated in a joint training effort to target and destroy a decommissioned ship.
ERJ-145 suffers runway excursion while landing at Lagos
Nigerian authorities are looking into a runway excursion involving an Embraer ERJ-145 arriving at Lagos airport.
Transair 737 excursion during Dakar take-off results in injuries
Ten occupants of a Boeing 737-300, operating an Air Senegal service, have been injured after the jet suffered a runway excursion on take-off from Dakar’s main airport.
March air cargo volumes up 10%: IATA
Positive momentum for air cargo demand continued in March as it became the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth
SAA rebuilds intercontinental network with Perth resumption
South African Airways is to resume its service to the Australian city of Perth by the end of April, continuing a restoration of the flag-carrier’s long-haul services.
Nigerian investigators prepare to analyse recorder data after MD-82 excursion
Nigerian investigators have retrieved the flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders from the Dana Air Boeing MD-82 which suffered a runway excursion on arrival at Lagos on 23 April.