Air Transport World

Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair reported a 55% jump in net profit for the first quarter of its 2018 financial year, with the post-tax figure rising to €397 million ($453 million), compared to €256 million a year ago.

United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has predicted a need for 1,170 passenger aircraft, worth $135 billion at list prices, by 2036, the Russian manufacturer said during last week’s MAKS Air Show in Moscow.

Darwin Airline’s newly appointed CEO Heinrich Ollendiek said its new owners will be a much better “fit” with the Swiss regional carrier than its previous equity partner, Etihad Airways.

Russia’s S7 Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, on lease from BOC Aviation.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has firmed three options for Airbus A330-200 widebodies for its new Level long-haul, low-cost carrier after a strong start for bookings.

New testing by the FAA’s Fire Safety Branch has shown that personal electronics devices (PEDs) packed in suitcases in the cargo hold could have dire consequences to aircraft safety if thermal runaway occurs.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its first dual-class, 86-seat Bombardier Q400 in Toronto, Canada.

Delta Air Lines will introduce a new direct daily route between Atlanta and Shanghai, China in July 2018, the Atlanta-based carrier said July 19, pending government approvals.

Germany-based airberlin has confirmed to ATW it will lease two Airbus A330-900neos, but has not disclosed the lessor.

Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines, which announced July 19 it was buying six ATR 72-600s, has signed a conditional letter of intent to lease three more of the Franco-Italian turboprops.

The deadline for proposals for the future of troubled Italian carrier Alitalia has passed and the airline’s administrators are regrouping to confirm the next steps.

Sky-Tiles can be replaced in pieces averaging 26 inches long, vs. 10 feet or more for traditional aircraft carpet that is damaged or worn out.

Unions want their members to share in airlines' success, while Congress questions use of fees for checked bags, seat selection and more.

Latin American airlines are expected to post a collective $800 million net profit in 2017, up 33.3% from $600 million in net income in 2016.

None of the three largest U.S. carriers has ordered the Boeing 777X, and it's unclear when any of the 82 U.S. A350s on order will be delivered.

Mandate taking effect in June 2018 will push airlines to upgrade baggage handling systems. Expectations rise as passengers pay fees.

Growth of the three major Gulf carriers has continued. But even Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways have seen clouds on the horizon over the past year.

Despite earnings pressure on many Asia-Pacific region airlines in 2017, the annual collective profit for this region is likely to be similar to 2016s.

Uncertainty hangs over Europe as the headwinds of Brexit, terrorism, declining yields and ongoing labor battles pummel the industry.

UK-based low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet reported a strong balance sheet with net cash of £426 million ($553 million) as of June 30.

Mexico City-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Volaris reported a MXN519.9 million ($29 million) net loss for the 2017 second quarter, reversed from the airline’s MXN935 million net profit in 2Q 2016.

For commercial airlines and airline groups worldwide, 2017 passenger traffic, RPKs, ASKs, load factors, and FTKs, as of July 21, 2017.

The UK government is to develop a new aviation strategy for the next three decades to 2050 and beyond, as the country prepares to exit the European Union (EU) (Brexit).

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) acting chairman Robert Sumwalt said complacency is the biggest threat to safety the aviation industry.

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) EasyJet’s decision to place an air operator’s certificate (AOC) in Austria, launching EasyJet Europe, has been well received in the UK.