Air Transport

Scandinavian Seaplanes, Norway’s largest seaplane operator, has signed a strategic partnership with Dovetail Electric Aviation to electrify its fleet.

Beijing Capital Airlines plans to open a second route to Melbourne in June.

Under book-and-claim, airlines operating from locations where there is no SAF available can buy SAF for use elsewhere.

Russia’s largest carriers are starting to introduce locally developed software to help maintain their Western-made airliners.

Moya Aero is preparing to test automated takeoff, flight to predefined points, return to home and landing on its demonstrator eVTOL.

Ahead of Routes Europe 2024, we take a look at the network and key routes for Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

Japan is looking to complete a major ATC restructure by October 2025, which will see total ATC capacity jump from 1.8 million to 2 million aircraft annually.

Dubai International Airport has surged to second place following repeat first-place hub Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Organizations are making progress but still debating the best way to prevent contrail formation.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

AVION EXPRESS BRAZIL took possession of its first A320-200 (4448) for startup.

OAG reports global airline capacity in 2Q24 will surpass 2Q19 levels; average capacity per scheduled flight is 160 seats.

Dan Horner to Head of Finance of Global Airlines, UK.

UNIFI AVIATION acquired PROSPECT AIRPORT SERVICES to become the largest provider of airport wheelchair services in US with >$1.7b revenues.

John Kimondo to Chief Executive Officer of AirKenya.

GOL, Brazil reportedly reached an agreement with the lessors to return up to 16 737NGs (10% of fleet). It also secured final installment ($450m) of $1b DIP financing from its main shareholders as it navigates bankruptcy.

BOC AVIATION executed 54 transactions in 1Q24 (vs 23 in 1Q23). It has owned/managed/committed fleet of 688 aircraft

BROOKFIELD ASSET MANAGEMENT is reportedly in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in CASTLELAKE.

AIREXPLORE, Slovakia leased ex-Bluebird Nordic 737-800BCF (29788) from Aergo Capital.

LOGANAIR leased ex-Avianca ATR 72-600 (1160) from Jetstream Aviation Capital.

FLYARYSTAN took delivery of new GTF-powered A320neo (11988) on lease from Avolon.

SKYALPS, Italy leased ex-Flybe Dash 8-400 (4157) from Nordic Aviation Capital.

SKY AIRLINE, Chile took delivery of second A321neo (11809) on lease from Aviation Capital Group, completing deal.

AFG AVIATION IRELAND purchased two ex-Avianca A319s (7284/7318) Crestone Air Partners-managed consortium.

SCOOT, Singapore took delivery of its first (127) of nine new E190-E2s on lease from Azorra; entry into service is May.