Airlines & Lessors

Aug 30, 2016
Malaysia-based AirAsia achieved a net profit of MYR341.9 million ($84.5 million) for the second quarter, up 41% from net profit of MYR243 million in the previous year.
Aug 29, 2016
American Airlines president Scott Kirby has resigned, effective immediately, to take the same position with rival United Airlines.
Aug 29, 2016
UK-based tour operator Thomas Cook Group has appointed former SunExpress CEO Paul Schwaiger as commercial director-Continental Europe, effective Sept. 1.
Aug 29, 2016
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reported 26.2 million international passengers in July, up 10.2% year-over-year (YOY).
Aug 29, 2016
Russia’s Aeroflot Group reported first-half 2016 profit of RUB2.5 billion ($39 million), reversed from a net loss of RUB3.5 billion in the 1H 2015.
Jan 19, 2021
Singapore has launched an inoculation plan for 20,000 frontline aviation workers, including airline crew, ground handlers and airport staff, as part of its Sea–Air Vaccination Exercise (SAVE). 
Jan 19, 2021
Aircraft lessor Avolon and consultancy firm IBA have each issued 2021 forecasts and both predict a regionally fragmented recovery, depending on the pace of COVID-19 vaccine rollouts.
Jan 19, 2021
France and the Netherlands are holding discussions to resolve their differences over how they should approach a planned recapitalization for Air France-KLM to get through the COVID-19 crisis.
Jan 19, 2021
Lufthansa’s LCC Eurowings may hire 130 flight attendants for the summer 2021 season after reaching an agreement with trade union Verdi. 
Jan 19, 2021
Canada’s Conair Group has bought 11 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft formerly operated by UK-based regional carrier Flybe for conversion to airtankers. 
Jan 19, 2021
The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) and marketing strategy firm SimpliFlying—which have developed a new, independent safety standard…
Jan 15, 2021
Central and Eastern European carrier Wizz Air is set to issue its first bonds, adding a further €500 million ($607.5 million) to its already strong liquidity position.
Jan 15, 2021
A new $1.5 billion leasing platform called KLA Aviation Finance is being formed, through a strategic partnership between opportunistic investor Kennedy Lewis and aircraft management specialist Arena Aviation Capital.