Aviation Daily

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission is scrutinizing IAG’s plan to buy into Spanish carrier Air Europa via an in-depth investigation into competition concerns.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at a selection of North American operators, as the upcoming MRO Americas event is rapidly approaching.
Airlines & Lessors

The global average jet fuel price increased 1.1% last week to $109.08/bbl, compared to $107.86/bbl the week prior.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
Brazilian operator Azul says it has secured strategic partnerships with its OEM partners to ensure fleet reliability and availability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Spanish airport operator Aena plans to invest more than $401 million to modernize and expand São Paulo’s Congonhas Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airlines for Europe (A4E) had used their recent annual summit to call for more regulatory support in the region for SAF production.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Thierry Dubois
The new executive director of EASA plans to focus on digitalization and modernization once he assumes his post on April 1.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
The Turkish leisure and domestic carrier is preparing for further Boeing 737 MAX delivery delays and has implemented its own quality safety measures in Seattle.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris, Joe Anselmo
Culp has been viewed by many as a logical candidate to lead a turnaround of Boeing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The airport’s recently opened Rapid Exit Taxiway allows arriving aircraft to leave the single main runway at a more optimal point after touchdown.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
As they seek antitrust clearance for their pending merger, a waiting period for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines may last for up to 90 days.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Jet2.com anticipates high demand for leisure travel this summer as it continues to expand its footprint.
Airports & Networks

By William Moore
Put simply, saving 20% of fuel per flight is redundant if, simultaneously, total flights increase by 20%.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Growing commercial fleets in Uzbekistan and neighboring countries in post-Soviet Central Asia are increasing demand for MRO services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
EasyJet has planned 14 standby aircraft for summer 2024, while Ryanair has around eight backup aircraft planned.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Based on annual loaded and unloaded freight and mail, Hong Kong International Airport retained its title in 2023 as the world’s leading air cargo hub.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
International markets are booming after the pandemic recovery, and many carriers are finding themselves short of capacity after retiring many older widebodies.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
While preventing individuals from committing fraud is a high bar, the ASCIC is confident that it can help strengthen parts distribution protocols.
Supply Chain

By David Casey
JetSmart is ready to expand its operations in Argentina if the country’s new government follows through on rhetoric to further liberalize the aviation sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Scandinavian Airlines’ holding company has filed for court-led restructuring in Sweden, fulfilling one of the conditions of its U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China’s Sinopec and France's TotalEnergies will jointly establish a sustainable aviation fuel production site in China.
Sustainability

By Chen Chuanren
A year after scrapping the SpaceJet program, Japan is revisiting plans to develop its own airliner—this time powered by hydrogen.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Firsthand experience is giving Avianca’s CEO Frederico Pedreira confidence in GOL’s ability to successfully navigate the Chapter 11 process.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Brazil’s government has launched a pilot program designed to increase the number of seats and international flights to the country.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Colombia’s Avianca is willing to take risks as it aims to expand its point-to-point connections and increase traffic to 40 million passengers annually.
Airports & Networks