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'United-American' tie-up would face stiff regulatory hurdles; but could spur other mergers

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby apparently floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines to senior US officials, according to Bloomb...

Airlines adapt to FAA flight restrictions over Venezuelan airspace

According to analysis by Airline Economics+, most carriers had already rerouted around Venezuela’s Maiquetía FIR before the FAA’s January 3 escalation...

Captain of finance: Ashland Place powers up with APL 2025-1

Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (D...

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JetBlue raises $500 million aircraft-backed financing as pressure mounts from fuel costs and losses
JetBlue raises $500 million aircraft-backed financing as pressure mounts from fuel costs and losses

JetBlue Airways has secured a new $500 million aircraft-backed financing facility, pledging a pool of Airbus jets as collateral in a move aimed at boosting liquidity as the airline grapples with mount...

Tulsa Airport selects new chief commercial officer
Tulsa Airport selects new chief commercial officer

Tulsa International Airport's manager and operator Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TAIT) has appointed Daniel Meier as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer.The airport said he b...

American Airlines rejects United merger speculation amid antitrust concerns
American Airlines rejects United merger speculation amid antitrust concerns

American Airlines has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential merger with rival United Airlines, stating it has no interest in pursuing such a deal despite recent reports of high-level discussi...

Aviation Capital CFO to step down in May
Aviation Capital CFO to step down in May

Aviation Capital Group's (ACG) CFO and executive vice president Craig Segor will step down from his position at the end of May this year. “I am proud of what we have achieved together and wish the tea...

Boeing sees stable deliveries despite Iran tensions, but supply chain risks remain
Boeing sees stable deliveries despite Iran tensions, but supply chain risks remain

Boeing said the ongoing conflict involving Iran has not disrupted its commercial aircraft deliveries, even as uncertainty persists around global supply chains and key energy routes. Speaking at the co...

Hopes rise for easing jet fuel crisis as Iran ends Strait of Hormuz blockade; US holding back
Hopes rise for easing jet fuel crisis as Iran ends Strait of Hormuz blockade; US holding back

Hopes are growing that the global jet fuel crisis could begin to ease after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping during a temporary ceasefire, a move that could restore criti...

Pratt & Whitney Canada expands engine MRO services in Singapore
Pratt & Whitney Canada expands engine MRO services in Singapore

Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for helicopter and regional turboprop engines at its Singapore facility, expanding support for operators across ...

Air India seeks fresh funding as losses mount, expands North America reach with WestJet deal
Air India seeks fresh funding as losses mount, expands North America reach with WestJet deal

Air India is seeking additional financial support from shareholders after reporting a $2.4 billion annual loss, even as it moves to expand its international network through a new partnership with Cana...

High fuel prices could lead to additional older aircraft retirements longer term, says BNP Paribas analyst
High fuel prices could lead to additional older aircraft retirements longer term, says BNP Paribas analyst

With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and fuel prices remaining volatile as a result, airlines are making schedule reductions and even retiring expensive-to-operate aircraft early to recover th...

Hopes rise for easing jet fuel crisis as Iran ends Strait of Hormuz blockade; US holding back
Hopes rise for easing jet fuel crisis as Iran ends Strait of Hormuz blockade; US holding back

Hopes are growing that the global jet fuel crisis could begin to ease after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping during a temporary ceasefire, a move that could restore criti...

Avolon secures $455 million revolving credit facility from Middle East banks
Avolon secures $455 million revolving credit facility from Middle East banks

Avolon has closed a new $455 million unsecured revolving credit facility, backed by a syndicate of five banks primarily based in the Middle East, as it continues to diversify its funding sources. The ...

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engine certified for Airbus A320neo family
Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engine certified for Airbus A320neo family

Pratt & Whitney has secured European certification for its next-generation GTF Advantage engine powering the Airbus A320neo family, clearing the way for deliveries and entry into service later this ye...

Nigeria looks to avert airline shutdown as local refiner exports jet fuel to Europe
Nigeria looks to avert airline shutdown as local refiner exports jet fuel to Europe

Nigeria’s government has called an emergency meeting with airline operators and industry stakeholders as a deepening jet fuel crisis threatens to ground flights across the country, according to local ...

Etihad launches six new African routes
Etihad launches six new African routes

Etihad Airways has launched six new routes to Africa as it continues to expand across the continent. The airline has added new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria, ...

Avolon secures $455 million revolving credit facility from Middle East banks
Avolon secures $455 million revolving credit facility from Middle East banks

Avolon has closed a new $455 million unsecured revolving credit facility, backed by a syndicate of five banks primarily based in the Middle East, as it continues to diversify its funding sources. The ...

Aviation Capital Group delivers first 737 MAX to Royal Air Maroc, appoints Chief OEM Officer
Aviation Capital Group delivers first 737 MAX to Royal Air Maroc, appoints Chief OEM Officer

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has delivered the first of six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, as it simultaneously announced a new senior leadership appointment aimed at deepening ties wit...

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JetBlue raises $500 million aircraft-backed financing as pressure mounts from fuel costs and losses
JetBlue raises $500 million aircraft-backed financing as pressure mounts from fuel costs and losses

JetBlue Airways has secured a new $500 million aircraft-backed financing facility, pledging a pool of Airbus jets as collateral in a move aimed at boosting liquidity as the airline grapples with mounting financial and operational pressures. The US ba...

American Airlines rejects United merger speculation amid antitrust concerns
American Airlines rejects United merger speculation amid antitrust concerns

American Airlines has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential merger with rival United Airlines, stating it has no interest in pursuing such a deal despite recent reports of high-level discussions in Washington.  In an official statement issue...

Boeing sees stable deliveries despite Iran tensions, but supply chain risks remain
Boeing sees stable deliveries despite Iran tensions, but supply chain risks remain

Boeing said the ongoing conflict involving Iran has not disrupted its commercial aircraft deliveries, even as uncertainty persists around global supply chains and key energy routes. Speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting, chief executiv...

Hopes rise for easing jet fuel crisis as Iran ends Strait of Hormuz blockade; US holding back
Hopes rise for easing jet fuel crisis as Iran ends Strait of Hormuz blockade; US holding back

Hopes are growing that the global jet fuel crisis could begin to ease after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping during a temporary ceasefire, a move that could restore critical energy flows to global markets. However, the U...