US DoT rejects Wizz Air’s application for US cargo flights
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has denied eastern European carrier Wizz Air’s application to operate cargo flights to the United States due to concerns over its safety oversight. The…
Saudi Arabia to cut charges in 3 major airports by 35%
Saudi Arabia said it will cut airport charges by as much as 35 per cent in a bid to compete in a region that already hosts some of the world’s…
Cargolux says 777-8 freighter is preferred aircraft to replace its 747-400 fleet
Cargo carrier Cargolux has selected the new Boeing 777-8 freighter to replace its 747-400 fleet, the companies announced at the Farnborough Airshow. However, the announcement does not constitute a firm…
U.S. carriers’ cost struggle overshadows travel demand surge
U.S. carriers are struggling to offset higher costs even as booming travel demand has given them strong pricing power, raising questions about their ability to shield profit once consumer demand…
New lessor Abelo to order 20 ATR turboprop aircraft
New lessor Abelo plans to expand its fleet by acquiring 20 ATR turboprop aircraft, including 10 ATR 72-600 and 10 ATR 42-600S, it announced at the UK’s largest airshow in…
EasyJet confirms order for 56 Airbus A3320neo airliners
EasyJet confirmed an order for 56 Airbus A3320neo airliners on Wednesday and said the deal including upsizing 18 A320neo aircraft to the A321neo model. The deal was announced at the…
Turkish, Vietnam Airlines Plan Codeshare Partnership
The airlines plan to cooperate on passenger and cargo routes. Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that includes the potential for codeshares on passenger…
Spirit Airlines plans crew base in United stronghold Houston, its third new outpost in five months
Spirit Airlines said Tuesday it plans to open a crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, a United Airlines hub, the latest expansion as the discounter plots growth…
Aviation Capital Group orders 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed an order for 12 737 Boeing MAX aircraft, hoping to take advantage of demand from airlines during recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
AerCap says it will buy five additional 787 Dreamliners
Aircraft lessor AerCap Holdings on Tuesday agreed to buy five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets as the U.S. planemaker nears a resumption of deliveries. “We believe in this aircraft,” said…