Airline News

Qantas has picked Airbus jets to fly its ultra long haul routes, dealing a blow to rival plane maker Boeing. continue reading →

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. continue reading →

Wizz Air Holdings Plc announced today that it has reached agreement in principle for the establishment of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in partnership with Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company PJSC. The new airline will be Wizz Air's first airline established outside of Europe. continue reading →

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) recently reached a confidential agreement with The Boeing Company (Boeing) to compensate Southwest for a portion of projected financial damages related to the grounding of the airline's Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. continue reading →

The first A220-300 for Air Canada has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel A220 final assembly line in Canada. The first of 45 aircraft for Air Canada is scheduled to be delivered to the Montreal-based airline in the coming weeks. continue reading →

The Air France-KLM Group has decided to place a firm order for 10 additional widebody A350-900s, which will take its total order for the type to 38 aircraft. continue reading →

Embraer and Congo Airways have signed a firm order for two E175 aircraft, with purchase rights for a further two. The deal has a total value of USD 194.4 million at current list prices with all purchase rights exercised, and will be added to Embraer's 2019 fourth quarter backlog. continue reading →

Honda Aircraft Company announced yesterday that it has begun deliveries of the HondaJet Elite to China. This first HondaJet Elite was delivered by Honda Aircraft Company at its world headquarters in Greensboro, NC to its exclusive dealer in China, Honsan General Aviation Co., Ltd. continue reading →

Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for November 2019. continue reading →

GOL's domestic supply (ASK) increased 8.9% and demand (RPK) increased by 6.3%. GOL's domestic load factor was 81.7%. The slight decrease in load factor was mainly due to GOL's discipline in yield management and some spill caused by a temporary suspension of sales on flights impacted by unscheduled aircraft maintenance. The volume of departures increased by 8.5% and seats increased by 11.6% over November 2018. continue reading →