Air Transport World

China Eastern and China Southern airlines have won approval from the National Development and Reform Commission of China (NDRC) to invest in Beijing’s new airport, which is expected to open in 2019.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Nensel
Azerbaijan-based Silk Way was identified April 14 as the customer behind an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8s originally announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2016.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Germany-based AeroLogic, a joint venture of Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Express, has appointed Josef Moser as COO and accountable manager at AeroLogic from May 1.
Airlines & Lessors

Lufthansa’s transatlantic business remains strong—especially on North Atlantic routes—even though South America traffic and capacity have dropped, an airline executive told ATW in Los Angeles.
Airports & Networks

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russia’s Ural Airlines carried 1.33 million passengers in 1Q 2017, up 28% year-over-year (YOY).
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Irish low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair is to open its first Spanish C check maintenance hangar at Seville Airport in early 2018, the airline announced April 13.
Maintenance & Training

By Alan Dron
Air France-KLM, Singapore Airlines and the latter’s regional subsidiary SilkAir have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to codeshare on each other’s flights.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
United Airlines pilots are “infuriated” by the bumped passenger event, which should not have escalated into a violent encounter, the union representing them says in a statement.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Explaining why it took him two days to issue a full apology for the bumped passenger incident that shocked the world, United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz said he was waiting for the facts. One fact should have been immediately clear; the brand was in grave danger.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Nensel
Florida-based ultra-low-cost-carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines has lowered its revenue guidance for the 2017 first quarter by two percentage points, according an SEC filing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Boeing is confident its 737 MAX family will have further sales success with low-cost carrier (LCCs) in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly versions with higher capacity and density.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
British Virgin Islands startup BVI Airways is ready to start operations, the company said.
Airlines & Lessors

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Safety, Ops & Regulation

China’s Commercial Aircraft Corp. (COMAC) is expected to launch the inaugural flight of the much-delayed C919 narrowbody in May, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
Aircraft & Propulsion

For Brazilian manufacturer Embraer's commercial aircraft, consolidated 2017 orders, deliveries and cancellations -- updated through the 2017 first quarter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Iran Air has concluded a firm contract for 20 ATR 72-600s turboprops, plus 20 options for the same variant.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
New Omani low-cost carrier (LCC) SalamAir plans to rapidly expand its route map as it inducts more aircraft to its fleet.
Airports & Networks

Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico have applied to codeshare on more transborder routes, an April 6 regulatory filing shows.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Nensel
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer delivered 18 commercial aviation aircraft in the first-quarter of 2017, down from 21 deliveries in the year-ago quarter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

The lawyer representing David Dao, the passenger violently dragged off a United Airlines flight April 9, said he is preparing to file a lawsuit against United for using “unreasonable force and violence” against the passenger.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Australian flag carrier Qantas has moved a step closer to providing inflight connectivity on its domestic aircraft fleet.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Alan Dron
Rolls-Royce and French aircraft engine company Safran have opened a new Polish factory that will produce accessory drive trains (ADT) for all of the UK engine manufacturer’s future civil aircraft engines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Hainan Airlines has moved one step closer toward launching low-cost carrier (LCC) Shen Niao Airlines after securing approval from China’s State Administration for Industry & Commerce (SAIC).
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Nensel
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines moved to utilize Virgin America’s two gates at Dallas Love Field April 12 with the announcement of new routes from the close-in Dallas airport to four US west coast airports.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
Boeing’s first 737 MAX 9, the second variant of the re-engined 737, launched its maiden flight Thursday, officially starting its flight test program.
Aircraft & Propulsion