Air Transport World

Germany-based Rostock Airways will launch operations Feb. 3, according to a statement on its website.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Nensel
French regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is reporting the company signed 15 global maintenance agreements (GMAs) during 2013, adding over 160 additional aircraft to its existing aircraft-in-service fleet of approximately 300 aircraft.
Maintenance & Training

Airline Routes
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA said Monday they are investigating Sunday’s incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 that landed at the wrong Missouri airport.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Victoria Moores
In 2013, Airbus booked 1,619 gross orders valued at $240.5 billion at list prices and delivered 626 aircraft, marking a record full-year performance for the European manufacturer.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Airbus has removed five A350-800s and five A380s originally destined for India’s Kingfisher Airlines from its order book, along with 12 A319/A320ceos that were for United Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

American Airlines Group said it has started the first phase of codesharing between American Airlines and US Airways as the carriers’ merger integration process gets underway in earnest.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Fiji Airways is looking to purchase and/or lease four new aircraft by 2017, as part of a five-year strategic master plan that will increase its fleet size 25%.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Airberlin and Etihad Airways, which have been in a strategic partnership for two years, have unveiled an Airbus A320 aircraft in a specially designed joint livery at Berlin Brandenburg International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Polina Montag-Girmes
Russian and UK aviation authorities have agreed to designate second carriers for the Saint Petersburg-London route, Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, said in a statement.
Airports & Networks

By Linda Blachly
Japan’s Skymark Airlines’ first Airbus A380 has started final assembly (FAL) in Toulouse, Airbus said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Estonia’s national carrier Estonian Air has sold its 60% stake in Amadeus Estonia to Madrid-based Amadeus IT Group as part of the airline’s restructuring process.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

MRO News
Maintenance & Training

By Linda Blachly
Southwest Airlines has confirmed to ATW that a Southwest Boeing 737-700, on a scheduled flight from Chicago Midway to Branson airport, landed instead at Taney County Airport in Missouri Sunday evening.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

The new Indian full-service airline planned by the Tata group and Singapore Airlines has chosen to launch with Airbus A320 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
London Heathrow and Gatwick airport management has criticized the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which announced new limits on increases in charges the two airports can levy for services.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Polina Montag-Girmes
All liquids, regardless of volume, will be banned in carry-on luggage in Russian airports from Jan. 11 as Russia increases security for the Winter Olympics in Sochi, the Ministry of Transport said.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Shenzhen-based cargo carrier Donghai Airlines may launch passenger operations in February to help compensate for the stagnant cargo market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Polish charter carrier Bingo Airways, which launched in 2012, has revealed plans to branch out into scheduled operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Monarch Airlines has named former Thomas Cook, British Airways and International Airlines Group (IAG) executive Andrew Swaffield as its new managing director, effective April 1.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle is about to open its first US crew base as it prepares to step up transatlantic flights by its new long-haul division.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has wound up its Defined Benefits Pension Scheme after agreeing to fill a multi-million euro deficit in the fund.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Brazilian airlines have asked Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to allow 1,500 extra domestic flights between June 6 and July 20 to meet a huge increase in demand during the FIFA 2014 World Cup, which will be held between June 12 and July 13.
Airports & Networks

By Mark Nensel
International passenger traffic on Asia-Pacific carriers grew 6.7% year-over-year in November to 18.1 million passengers, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
IATA has appointed Conrad Clifford as regional VP-Asia Pacific, effective Feb. 1.
Airlines & Lessors