Southwest Airlines said a combination of factors will keep it from growing first-quarter RASM as much as expected, but the carrier remains confident in its full-year outlook for a unit-revenue uptick.
Chorus Aviation Capital (CAC), the aircraft leasing subsidiary of Halifax-based Chorus Aviation, has entered into a sale and leaseback transaction with Dublin-based regional carrier CityJet for two Bombardier CRJ900s, CAC said March 21.
Airlines for America (A4A) president and CEO Nick Calio believes there will be further progress in the UK-US Open Skies talks by April, as the UK prepares to exit from the European Union (Brexit).
Russian authorities have temporarily restricted Saratov Airlines’ air operator’s certificate (AOC) through April 27 and have grounded its Antonov An-148 fleet, following an unscheduled inspection, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, said in a statement.
Following Transport Canada’s suspension of Vancouver-based Orca Airways’ air operator’s certificate (AOC) last week, Alberta carrier Integra Air will take over Orca’s scheduled passenger and cargo flights in British Columbia, Integra CEO John Macek said March 19.
Mitsubishi Aircraft has temporarily ceased MRJ90 flight testing at Moses Lake, Washington, where four prototype MRJ90s are based, so that it can incorporate changes needed for certification.
China Southern subsidiary XiamenAir has ordered 30 Boeing 737 family aircraft, comprising 20 737-8s and 10 737-10s, according to a filing released through Shanghai Stock Exchange.
Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) secretary general Abdul Teffaha has struck out at new rules aimed at better protecting European Union (EU) airlines, arguing that millennial travelers will “not allow protectionism.”
Norwegian Air Shuttle said it raised NOK1.3 billion ($168 million) in a private share placement as the LCC pushes ahead with its expansion amid rising fuel prices and currency effects, which are making for a “challenging” first quarter.
Regional airline lobby group European Regions Airline Association (ERA) wants to increase the pilot retirement age cap beyond 65, using case study work that is being performed by member carrier ASL Airlines Hungary.
Ukrainian startup LCC SkyUp Airlines has signed a firm order for five Boeing MAX aircraft, comprising three 737 MAX 10s and two 737 MAX 8s, making it the first Eastern European carrier to order a MAX 10.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) plans to develop an electric short-haul commercial aircraft. The company said future electric-powered aircraft will reduce emissions and noise, and provide significant savings in fuel costs.
Airline leader says focus on high-quality customer service, growing international network and strong financial results are ANA employees' top achievement.
Following three widely publicized pet-related incidents last week, United Airlines suspended its PetSafe travel offering “to conduct a thorough and systematic review,” the Chicago-based airline said March 20.
Hainan Airlines has made up missed fuel payments before the March 15 deadline and has continued international expansion plans by opening three routes from Shenzhen this week.
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has voted on new rules aimed at better protecting European Union (EU) airlines in the face of unfair practices by non-EU competitors.
Vietnam Airlines expects to begin taking delivery of Airbus A321neos in September, which will allow the airline to replace older A321s and grow its fleet.
The decision of JetBlue Airways to convert some of its Airbus A321neo orders to the longer-range (LR) version and launch transatlantic service to Europe hinges on the potential to replicate returns the carrier sees on its dual-class Mint transcontinental flying, executives said.
