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The network disruptor

The Airbus A321XLR is an extra-long range aircraft capable of flying up to 4,700 nautical miles. The aircraft is a derivative of the A321LR but has a ...

Dual source fleet challenges

A irlines traditionally avoid operating aircraft from multiple manufacturers: largely relying on a single type fleet. But with the current supply chai...

Solving airport congestion

A irports around the world are congested. At the beginning of this year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) published data showing glo...

Avolon targets portfolio growth

Avolon agreed the acquisition of Castlelake Aviation Limited (CAL) with an 118-strong aircraft portfolio in September 2024. Last year, Avolon was the ...

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JetBlue reports full year results
JetBlue reports full year results

JetBlue reported a net loss of $795 million for the full year, or a loss per share of $2.30, widening further from $310 million in 2023, or a loss per share of 93 cents. For the fourth quarter, net lo...

Boeing reports second highest annual net loss
Boeing reports second highest annual net loss

Boeing reported an annual net loss of $11.83bn in 2024, widening significantly from $2.2bn net loss in 2023. The loss marks its second highest annual loss on record – behind its $11.94bn net loss in 2...

BP Aero obtains CAA and CAAC certification
BP Aero obtains CAA and CAAC certification

Dallas based aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider BP Aero has obtained UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) certifications.Th...

US launches investigation into "sudden movement" on United Airlines flight from Nigeria
US launches investigation into "sudden movement" on United Airlines flight from Nigeria

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into a United Airlines flight operating between Lagos and Washington D.C. on January 24, after sudden aircraft movement...

Air Busan plane catches fire at Gimhae International Airport; no injuries reported
Air Busan plane catches fire at Gimhae International Airport; no injuries reported

An Air Busan aircraft caught on fire before departing Gimhae International Airport in Busan on January 28, 2025, Yonhap news agency reported, citing authorities.Early reports from South Korea's Yonhap...

SpiceJet to begin re-induction of grounded 737 MAX fleet
SpiceJet to begin re-induction of grounded 737 MAX fleet

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will begin re-inducting its fleet of grounded 737 MAX aircraft from January 29, 2025. In a statement from the airline, it aims to restore ten aircraft to its operation...

Bird remains found in engines of Jeju Air flight 2216, preliminary report reveals
Bird remains found in engines of Jeju Air flight 2216, preliminary report reveals

A preliminary crash report has revealed that feathers and blood stains were discovered in both engines of Jeju Air flight 2216, which crashed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on December 2...

AirAsia X extends timeline for acquiring Capital A’s aviation business
AirAsia X extends timeline for acquiring Capital A’s aviation business

AirAsia X (AAX) has reached a mutual agreement with Malaysian investment firm Capital A, to extend the timeline for completing its proposed acquisition of Capital A’s aviation business, which includes...

Lufthansa in talks to acquire minority stake in Air Europa, Spanish media reports
Lufthansa in talks to acquire minority stake in Air Europa, Spanish media reports

Germany’s Lufthansa airline group is reportedly in talks to take a minority stake in Spain's Air Europa, according to a report from Spanish media outlet el Economista.The Hidalgo family, which owns 80...

Airbus reports "continued growth" for its helicopter sales
Airbus reports "continued growth" for its helicopter sales

Airbus reported “continued growth” in its helicopter sales in 2024. For the year, the company recorded 450 net orders (455 gross orders), up from 393 net orders (410 gross orders) in 2023. “Airbus Hel...

Airbus shuts down Beluga cargo airline after operational issues posed "biggest challenge"
Airbus shuts down Beluga cargo airline after operational issues posed "biggest challenge"

Airbus has made the decision to terminate its oversized cargo transport business, with operational issues posing too great a challenge. A spokesperson for Airbus said the Beluga Transport (AiBT) busin...

Comply365 to acquire ASQS
Comply365 to acquire ASQS

Comply365 signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aviation Safety & Quality Solutions (ASQS). The acquisition is part of the operational content, safety and training management solutions provider's s...

Emirates launches A350 flights to India
Emirates launches A350 flights to India

Emirates’ A350 aircraft commenced operations to destinations in India on January 26, 2025.The A350, which is the first new aircraft type to join the carrier’s fleet since 2008, will operate daily flig...

DAE sells assets to K2 Aviation
DAE sells assets to K2 Aviation

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) signed a definitive agreement with K2 Aviation to sell seven Airbus and Boeing aircraft on lease to six airline customers. The lessor also signed an agreement with K2 ...

Riyadh Air secures first advanced flight simulator licence from GACA
Riyadh Air secures first advanced flight simulator licence from GACA

Riyadh Air has been awarded its operational certificate for its first advanced 787-9 RX7000 full flight simulator on January 27, 2025, as it moves towards launching operations later this year. “This m...

Saudi's flynas expects IPO approval soon
Saudi's flynas expects IPO approval soon

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas expects to receive approval soon for its initial public offering (IPO), according to local media.CEO of the airline's partial owner, Kingdom Holding, Talal Al Mai...

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Air Busan plane catches fire at Gimhae International Airport; no injuries reported
Air Busan plane catches fire at Gimhae International Airport; no injuries reported

An Air Busan aircraft caught on fire before departing Gimhae International Airport in Busan on January 28, 2025, Yonhap news agency reported, citing authorities.Early reports from South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reveal that a fire started at the tai...

JetBlue reports full year results
JetBlue reports full year results

JetBlue reported a net loss of $795 million for the full year, or a loss per share of $2.30, widening further from $310 million in 2023, or a loss per share of 93 cents. For the fourth quarter, net losses totalled $44 million, or a loss per share of ...

Lufthansa in talks to acquire minority stake in Air Europa, Spanish media reports
Lufthansa in talks to acquire minority stake in Air Europa, Spanish media reports

Germany’s Lufthansa airline group is reportedly in talks to take a minority stake in Spain's Air Europa, according to a report from Spanish media outlet el Economista.The Hidalgo family, which owns 80% of the company's capital through its Globalia co...

SpiceJet to begin re-induction of grounded 737 MAX fleet
SpiceJet to begin re-induction of grounded 737 MAX fleet

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will begin re-inducting its fleet of grounded 737 MAX aircraft from January 29, 2025. In a statement from the airline, it aims to restore ten aircraft to its operational fleet by mid-April, including four 737 MAX plan...