Hybrid-electric Propulsion Development Accelerates

By Linda Blachly Mar 20, 2023
New efforts aim to speed up hybrid-electric development
Emerging Technologies

Analysis: U.S. Airline Passenger Traffic Recovers To 92% Of Pre-Pandemic Volumes

By David Casey Mar 20, 2023
U.S. carriers are planning to operate more capacity this summer than in 2019.
Airports & Networks
China Releases Airport Scorecard For 2022
The fallout of China’s movement control and border restrictions in 2022 were evident in CAAC's annual airport operating statistics.
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Indianapolis Targets Transatlantic Service

By David Casey Mar 20, 2023
Attracting a nonstop route to Europe remains a key priority for Indianapolis.
Airports & Networks

Vietnamese Startup Bamboo CEO Talks Growth And Ambition

By Chen Chuanren Mar 20, 2023
Despite challenges, Bamboo has the advantage of being in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
Airlines & Lessors

Why The Boeing 747 Stands Alone In Commercial Air Transport

By Chris Sloan Mar 20, 2023
The Boeing 747 became the air transport vehicle of choice for the elite, everyman and boxes.
Interiors & Connectivity
Boeing 737 Fuselages Arrive For Storage And Checks At Everett
The decision to temporarily store the aircraft at Everett provides Boeing “an early learning opportunity” for the impending assembly line expansion.
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Investor Group Completes Atlas Air Acquisition
Now a privately held company, the U.S. lessor, cargo and charter airline will retain its Atlas Air Worldwide name and executive leadership team.
mark.nensel@in… Fri, 03/17/2023 - 21:53
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Yorkshire Loan Backs Hybrid Air Vehicle’s Airship Plans

By Graham Warwick Mar 17, 2023
The loan is to be used to support the company as it begins to invest in facilities, workforce and supply chains in South Yorkshire.
Advanced Air Mobility
EU Rejects American Airlines Appeal On Delta London Slots
A European Union court has denied an American Airlines appeal to cancel Delta Air Lines slots for London Heathrow service to Philadelphia.
natalia.pelayo… Fri, 03/17/2023 - 17:55
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Recent Incidents Jump-Start FAA’s CVR Upgrade Proposal
A push to collect more data to help mitigate safety risks has helped justify a pending FAA proposal to mandate cockpit voice recorders with 25-hr. durations.
natalia.pelayo… Fri, 03/17/2023 - 17:38
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Daily Memo: Airlines Banking On Premium Leisure Demand
Business travel may still not be back to pre-pandemic levels, but leisure customers booking premium economy or business class seats shows no signs of slipping.
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JetSMART Aims To Buy Colombian Startup Ultra Air
South American airline group JetSMART has taken the first steps to potentially acquire Colombian ULCC Ultra Air.
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Air Premia Schedules Seoul-New York Launch

By David Casey Mar 17, 2023
South Korean carrier Air Premia’s second route to the U.S. will begin during the summer season.
Airports & Networks
Air India Adding More 777LRs To Boost U.S. Nonstop Services
Air India’s journey of transformation under Tata Group ownership includes increasing nonstop services to the U.S. and restoration of its European network.
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JetBlue: Merger With Spirit Would Mean 200 Daily Flights From Orlando

By Aaron Karp Mar 17, 2023
JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes says the carrier has made “growth commitments” to Florida's attorney general.
Airports & Networks

El Al Advances Melbourne Route Plans

By David Casey Mar 17, 2023
A nonstop link between Israel and Australia has moved closer after El Al Israel Airlines signed a letter of intent to open a new route to Melbourne.
Airports & Networks

Taiwan’s Starlux To Launch First Transpacific Route

By Aaron Karp Mar 17, 2023
Premium-services startup Starlux  is moving beyond Asia with a U.S. route.
Airports & Networks
Airlines Highlight Engine Scarcity As Key Concern
Airlines attending the CAPA Airline Leader Summit have said they are scrambling to find alternate aircraft to ensure actual capacity matches their plans.
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Routes In Brief: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C March 13, 2023)

By David Casey Mar 17, 2023
The latest new route announcements, schedule changes and codeshares.
Airports & Networks
Flair Airlines Sues Airborne Over Seizure Of Aircraft
Canadian ULCC Flair Airlines is suing Airborne for $50 million in damages for what it claims is the unlawful seizure of four aircraft. 
natalia.pelayo… Thu, 03/16/2023 - 20:06
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Despite Latest Setback, Boeing Maintains 787 Delivery Target

By Sean Broderick Mar 16, 2023
Deliveries were paused for more than a month as Boeing was forced to rework airworthiness limitations math.
Aircraft & Propulsion

WestJet Set To Debut 737 Drag-Reduction Kit

By Guy Norris Mar 16, 2023
Canadian operator WestJet is installing a production standard Aero Design Labs (ADL) drag reduction kit on a Boeing 737-700.
Airlines & Lessors
Emirates’ Clark On Riyadh Air Plans, Dubai’s Growth Potential
Clark was a guest on Aviation Week’s Window Seat podcast this week talking about his career and industry views.
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With Soaring Demand And Loans Repaid, Aegean Predicts Strong 2023
Initial indications for Aegean Airlines’ 2023 prospects are “particularly encouraging,” Aegean CEO Dimitris Gerogiannis said. 
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