The FAA’s contingency plan for a government shutdown once again would cause its Oklahoma City aircraft registration office to shutter and put a halt to all but the most critical functions of its Aviation Safety (AVS) branch, a Department of Transportation (DOT) document shows.
The Chinese government said it will loosen its control over China’s big three carriers—China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines—allowing its ownership stakes in the airlines to fall below 50%.
Korean Air plans to phase out more of its older passenger and cargo aircraft this year as it upgrades its fleet with several widebody and narrowbody deliveries.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed it is in final negotiations with Airbus for a large batch of A320neo narrowbodies following a Reuters report, citing SAS CFO Goran Jansson, that the carrier will purchase 40-50 aircraft.
International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh told ATW that the company will grow significantly if the deal to buy NIKI assets via its Spanish LCC subsidiary Vueling goes ahead.
China’s big three carriers—China Southern, China Eastern and Air China—each reported passenger boardings of more than 100 million in 2017 as market demand continued to grow.
French investment banking firm Natixis has acquired a minority stake in new Irish lessor and asset management company Airborne Capital for an undisclosed sum.
For Brazilian manufacturer Embraer's commercial aircraft, consolidated 2017 orders, deliveries and cancellations -- updated through the end of the 2017 fourth quarter.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida ultra-LCC Spirit Airlines provided guidance for a better-than-expected unit revenue performance in the 2017 fourth quarter, lending credence to the notion that the US airline revenue/pricing environment is improving.
American Airlines is taking its northeast US shuttle product and placing it on the New York LaGuardia (LGA)-Chicago O’Hare (ORD) route from April 4 in what airline executives said could be a precursor to more shuttle offerings.
The opening of a new terminal complex at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport is expected to dramatically improve Korean Air’s connections with prospective partner Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and other SkyTeam members.
Ryanair said all 15 of its UK pilot bases had voted in secret ballot to accept pay increases of up to 20%, including London Stansted Airport, which had previously rejected the offer of improved pay, with the increases to be paid in its January payroll.
Airbus said it will continue to build the A380 for at least another decade following a commitment from Emirates Airline to add at least 20 aircraft to its backlog.
Lufthansa has introduced “SmartDepart” gates in Munich Airport to expedite passengers flying to Düsseldorf, Berlin/Tegel, Frankfurt and Hamburg, avoiding long waits before takeoff.
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is looking to solidify an anchor presence at the redeveloped Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport in Everett, Washington with the Jan. 16 announcement of 13 daily flights to eight cities set to launch in fall 2018.
Denver-based Frontier Airlines and Mexico City-based Volaris have entered into a codeshare agreement, signaling further cooperation between two carriers affiliated with private equity firm Indigo Partners.
