This week: Spirit orders up to 150 Airbus A320neos; Qantas and Virgin secure one Haneda slot each; Aeroflot to open Krasnoyarsk hub; Etihad and Saudia extend codeshare partnership and more.
Qantas is to undertake three ultra long-haul research flights as part of its planning to operate non-stop routes from the east coast of Australia to London and New York. Chief executive Alan Joyce said there was “plenty of enthusiasm” for the routes, with a decision over their launch expected before the end of the year.
International Airlines Group, the owner of British Airways and Vueling, has put its faith in Boeing's grounded 737 Max jet by signalling its intention to order 200 aircraft.
Boeing has raised its 20-year commercial aircraft outlook by 3 percent compared with a year ago, helped by a "broader, deeper and more balanced" market.
Senior executives from Boeing have stressed that the company is “dedicated to do whatever is needed” to regain the trust of airlines, pilots and passengers following the worldwide grounding of the 737 Max jets.
Delegates attending the global route development forum in September will hear from the CEOs of Tigerair Australia, airBaltic, Saudi Arabian Airlines and more.
Low-cost carrier Vietjet has firmed up an order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft during a visit by US president Donald Trump to Hanoi. Fellow Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has also agreed to buy ten 787-9 Dreamliners to help it achieve its long-haul ambitions.
US aerospace giant Boeing has retained the crown as the world’s largest plane-maker after narrowly recording more commercial aircraft deliveries than European rival Airbus.
Saudia's low-cost subsidiary flyadeal, previously an all-Airbus operator, has committed to ordering up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as it seeks to grow its domestic presence.
The number of domestic departure seats in India is set to top 165 million this year, with such “unprecedented” growth driving the need for more than 2,300 new jets over the next two decades.
This week: Wizz Air plots further London Luton growth; Boeing and Embraer agree joint venture terms; Virgin Atlantic's Flybe talks continue; American starts 28 new flights; MEA to take up to six A330-900neos and more.
This week: China Southern president departs; Small Planet Airlines ceases flying; SAS CEO warns of challenges ahead; Boeing delivers its 2,000th aircraft to China and more.
This week: Small Planet Airlines to restructure; Norwegian’s latest financials, fuel costs weigh heavy for JetBlue; Vistara secures cash injection; Q3 Boeing deliveries and more.
This week: Air Canada increases international frequencies from Vancouver; Jetlines on track for Airbus A320s; SpiceJet takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8 and more.
This week: Ryanair to close two bases; United orders more Dreamliners; Airbus secures A321LR safety approval; American increases Dallas Fort Worth network and more.
Our top five stories this week: Major orders for Boeing and Airbus at Farnborough Airshow; Routes Africa highlights; WestJet and Delta to create transborder joint venture; high hopes for SkyTeam; new Nigerian carrier and more.
