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NewsUS freight carrier Western Global files for Chapter 11 to assist restructuring
Pressured US freight operator Western Global Airlines has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it seeks to implement a restructuring plan to cut debt and stabilise the business. Western Global, which operates Boeing MD-11 and 747-400 freighters, had disclosed in July that it was looking at options to ...
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Airline BusinessHow agile Air Serbia is finding a profitable growth path
When it comes to examples of airlines exiting the Covid-19 crisis as bigger, more confident operations, Air Serbia is a compelling case, even as it grapples with the capacity constraints that are being felt across the industry.
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NewsSun Country sees higher yields embedded post-Covid
Sun Country Airlines chief executive Jude Bricker believes higher fares post-Covid are now embedded, even if domestic demand has fallen from the spike seen in 2022.
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NewsCanada’s Chorus Aviation posts C$20m profit for second quarter
Canada’s Chorus Aviation reported a profit of C$20.3 million ($15.2 million) during the second quarter of 2023, boosted by aircraft leasing revenue, foreign exchange rates, parts sales, MRO activities and contract flying.
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NewsEviation outsources design of Alice’s production configuration to TLG Aerospace
Eviation has outsourced the design of the production configuration of its all-electric Alice aircraft to TLG Aerospace.
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NewsUS FAA urges early adoption of front-row seat safety enhancements
US regulators are urging operators to adopt safer passenger restraints for front-row seats, after research indicated that lap seat-belts alone could result in severe injuries in an emergency landing. Current guidance permits operators to install seats set back from cabin walls and monuments, which allow their occupants to flail forward ...
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NewsUncleared Learjet departed in front of E190 flaring on intersecting runway
US investigators have determined that an executive jet crew commenced take-off without clearance before it passed in front of a JetBlue Embraer 190 that was flaring for touchdown on an intersecting runway. The serious incursion, during the E190’s approach to runway 04R at Boston at night, was captured on video ...
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In depthIcon eyes international orders as FAA certification imminent
Icon Aircraft’s A5 is ready for international prime time, and with the FAA’s certification as a primary category aircraft seemingly imminent, it hopes to soon sell at least a quarter of its airframes outside the USA.
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NewsSun Country Airlines achieves second-quarter profit of $20.6m
Sun Country Airlines reported a $20.6 million profit for the second quarter of 2023 as all three business segments – scheduled passenger service, charter and cargo – posted increases.
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NewsJetBlue and Air Serbia expand interline agreement to codeshare
JetBlue Airways has entered into a codeshare agreement with with Air Serbia, building on an interline agreement the two carriers have had since 2016.
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NewsSpirit Airlines sees ‘softer’ summer demand; posts Q2 loss
Ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines says summer travel demand was “softer than expected” as travellers chose more long-haul international destinations than domestic ones, while on-time performance suffered under air traffic challenges and instable summer weather.
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Airline BusinessUS pent-up demand shifts to long-haul at expense of domestic
A curious consequence of the Covid-19 recovery has become apparent during the current earnings season, as domestic-focused US carriers report a stronger-than-expected shift in pent-up demand towards international, long-haul flying.
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NewsUS-Mongolian flights planned under new air transport pact
Flights between the USA and Mongolia are planned for next year, with the signature of an air transport agreement planned as part of a reinforced partnership between the two countries. Mongolian prime minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene is holding talks with the US government during his first official visit. “For us, the ...
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NewsJoby flies production prototype of its electric air taxi
Joby Aviation says that it has successfully flown the production prototype of its in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the first time.
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NewsJoby loses $286m in second quarter, reports $1.2 billion cash position
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation continues burning cash as it pushes for certification and service-entry of its aircraft, reporting a loss of $286 million in the second quarter.
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NewsSpirit Aerosystems takes Q2 earnings, deliveries hit due to strike and 737 quality issue
Spirit Aerosystems, which makes Boeing 737 fuselages and other components, said it lost $206 million during the second quarter, as it was hit by a work stoppage and a vertical fin quality issue on the 737.
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NewsAllegiant posts $89m Q2 profit, reports delayed 737 Max deliveries
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of Allegiant Air, reports making a profit of $88.5 million in the second quarter “in the face of high demand and operational complexity”.
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NewsSurf completes acquisition of Southern, orders up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravans
Surf Air Mobility has completed its acquisition of US regional carrier Southern Airways, and now turns attention to its fleet expansion and electrification plans.
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NewsEtihad Airways unveils new route to US gateway
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is to open another US route, with services to Boston from spring next year. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier says the connection will take the number of US cities it serves to four. Etihad already operates to New York, Chicago and Washington, and also flies to ...
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NewsFuel-cell-converted aircraft could replace 20% of turboprop market: report
A new report concludes that fuel-cell powered ATR and De Havilland Canada turboprops could have enough range to cover most typical turboprop routes – but only when carrying far fewer passengers.