Ultra-LCC Volaris expects to operate a fleet of 82 Airbus A320ceo/A321neo-family aircraft next year. It now operates out of Costa Rica as well as Mexico. But it has also had to adapt to the changing US-Mexico political environment.
US legislators want to determine minimum seat size and pitch, lavatory square footage and the amount that can be charged to change a non-refundable ticket.
French aerospace firm Safran and seating and cabin interior manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace last week signed an agreement to merge Zodiac Aerospace into Safran, eight months after the success of the initial tender offer and as the integration process is already under way.
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC, has taken a significant minority stake in Denmark-based regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will probe Irish regional airline CityJet’s plans to place aircraft on long-term wet-lease with International Airlines Group (IAG) Irish carrier Aer Lingus.
Ryanair’s first-half profit fell 7%, hit by lower fares, air traffic control strikes and higher fuel, staff and passenger compensation costs which offset growth in ancillary revenues.
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Connectivity companies and airlines are finally delivering onboard Wi-Fi services that compare to those on the ground. The key players in the are now maneuvering to get pole positions in the market.
Latvian LCC Primera Airlines and both the German and Polish units of Lithuanian leisure carrier Small Planet Group, are failing or scrambling to restructure.
The air cargo industry has finally seen a resurgence, with demand booming to transport everything from fish to pharmaceuticals and from iPhones to fresh berries, expediently around, across and between continents.
The need for unified regulatory approaches, to build needed infrastructure and to ensure efficient airport administration has brought players together.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is deploying its Airbus A350-900s to upgrade key long-haul routes and might use 2019’s deliveries to open new international markets.
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. (MAB) is preparing to present its aircraft acquisition plan to its board, which could lead to a major widebody order being placed in 2019, airline CEO Izham Ismail said.
Delta Air Lines will launch new daily nonstops between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and its Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL) hub next April and move to double-dailies in June, further illustrating the growing California airport’s resurgence as a gateway to the Los Angeles area.
