The Single European Sky ATM Research Deployment Manager (SESAR DM) and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a memorandum of cooperation July 19, marking the start of a formal collaboration on a new satellite-based communications capability for aviation.
US LCC JetBlue Airways, working to offset rising fuel costs and stagnating RASM, will trim fourth-quarter capacity and plans a series of ancillary revenue adjustments in the weeks ahead to help strengthen its bottom line, CEO Robin Hayes said.
Oneworld connect partner Fiji Airways is considering possible investments and joint ventures (JV) with carriers in the South Pacific region, similar what Ethiopian Airlines is doing on the African continent.
South Korean LCC Jeju Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 ordered directly from the manufacturer, adding to the carrier’s existing fleet of leased 737s.
Qantas plans to deploy Boeing 787-9s on its routes to Hong Kong, in the latest phase of the Australian flag carrier’s introduction of these aircraft to its international network.
UK LCC easyJet, International Airlines Group (IAG), Irish LCC Ryanair and Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air have formally complained to the European Commission, arguing that frequent French air traffic control (ATC) strikes are restricting freedom of movement within the European Union (EU).
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer delivered 28 commercial aircraft in the second quarter of 2018, down 20% from a year ago, but doubling the number of deliveries made in 1Q 2018.
FAA in a policy statement said it has exclusive authority over aircraft operations—including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)—within navigable airspace, although it allows that state and local governments can regulate landing sites. The statement settles a debate that arose last year within its Drone Advisory Committee (DAC).
The Vietnam government has proposed raising foreign ownership limits in a domestic airline from 30% to 49%, while still ensuring that a Vietnamese individual or legal entity remains the major shareholder.
Emirates Airline has confirmed it will reduce its operating schedule 28% when Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway (12R-30L) temporarily closes from April 16-May 30, 2019, for upgrades.
South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines plans to compensate passengers affected by flight delays caused by disruptions in the supply of onboard meals earlier this month.
United Airline’s growing reliance on used aircraft is more than a way to add inexpensive lift—it’s also providing both fleet and aftermarket-support flexibility should a downturn hit that requires cutting capacity, the Chicago-based carrier’s executives said.
AirAsia X has improved its long-term prospects, thanks to recent route restructuring and aircraft orders, according to Tony Fernandes, co-CEO of the AirAsia X group.
A bill introduced in the US House on July 17 by Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) would provide the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) authorities to protect buildings and people from threatening unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
