Kuwait-based Wataniya Airways has firmed up an order for the 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft at the Farnborough Air Show and indicated it is looking at further aircraft acquisitions.
JetBlue Airways’ conversion of Airbus A320neos to A321neos gives the New York-based carrier increased flexibility as it continues to weigh the possibility of adding European destinations to its network.
Hawaiian Airlines is on track to launch its turboprop freighter operation in the third quarter of this year, and the airline plans to expand this fleet relatively quickly.
Two Aviation Week Network journalists were presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Aerospace Media Awards Sunday on the eve of the Farnborough Air Show.
Lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has struck out in a new direction in its acquisition policy by making its first direct order for a batch of aircraft.
Training provider L3 Technologies is investing $100 million in a new London Training Center near Gatwick Airport, which will open in the first quarter of 2019.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is forecasting 10,550 new aircraft deliveries in the 30- to 150-seat segment over the next 20 years, valued at $600 billion.
Some 30 people were treated for minor injuries after a Ryanair Boeing 737 lost cabin pressure, made a descent and did an emergency landing in Frankfurt July 14.
Two Air China Boeing 737-800 pilots have been suspended and had their contracts terminated after the co-pilot allegedly smoked during a flight, leading to an incident in which their aircraft rapidly descended.
In its latest air traffic management (ATM) cost-effectiveness report, Eurocontrol’s performance review commission (PRC) estimates that service provision has become more efficient, but once the cost of delays factored in, the improvement is marginal.
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has enhanced its European network by signing a codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines, adding to its partnerships with Lufthansa Group carriers.
Inflight connectivity provider Gogo is considering a sale, splitting up the company or other exit plans, and has been approached with a “number of inquiries in the past few weeks,” top executives said in a July 13 teleconference.
Virgin Australia is boosting its flight schedule on short-haul international routes to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands over the southern summer peak season.
Dubai-based LCC flydubai has announced that flights to 10 destinations will move from Dubai International (DXB) Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 beginning Dec. 2.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is preparing to deploy its Airbus A380s and other aircraft to transport passengers to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj religious pilgrimage.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based ultra-LCC Spirit Airlines said it will report better-than-expected revenue for the 2018 second quarter, and has adjusted its 2Q total RASM guidance to reflect a 6.8% year-over-year (YOY) drop—at the lower end of Spirit’s previous 2Q guidance issued in April.
The UK’s aviation regulator has given details of the work it is undertaking in the event of a “disorderly” Brexit, where the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without an agreed deal between the two parties.
Irish LCC Ryanair said it welcomed the European Union Commission’s decision to approve Ryanair’s proposed acquisition of a 75% interest in Austria-based LaudaMotion July 12.
