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As Covid Winds Down, Air Cargo Frets on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.

Airlines

March 10, 2022

Overflight Bans Adding Time, Cost to Airline Routings

While Russian airlines feel the brunt of overflight bans, Western European airlines have seen disruption to their schedules in the Far East.

Airlines

March 9, 2022

IATA Appears To Have No Plans to Expel Russian Airlines

The group says that it must put considerations such as dealing with canceled flight payments above a principled stance against Russian aggression.

Airlines

March 9, 2022

RAeS-led Study Calls for ‘Urgent Action’ on Sexism in Aviation

A report published by the Royal Aeronautical Society found that efforts toward gender equity in aviation have fallen short.

Airlines

March 7, 2022

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Lessors in Asymmetric Fight to Repossess Russian Aircraft

Under EU sanctions, lessors have until March 28 to repossess aircraft leased to Russian airlines.

Aircraft

March 6, 2022

IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines

The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.

Aircraft

March 3, 2022

Boeing Ends Parts Supply, Support for Russian Customers

Following the closure of its Moscow training center, Boeing cuts off virtually all support channels to Russian airlines.

Aircraft

March 2, 2022

Russia-Ukraine Standoff Poses Real Dangers to Aviation

Security group Osprey Flight Solutions uses technology and past experience to unravel the risk management equation for aircraft operators in danger zones.

Airlines

February 17, 2022

Airbus Targets 720 Commercial Aircraft Deliveries for 2022

The European OEM is on track to lift A320 family monthly production rates to 65 in 2023 on the back of strong demand as air transport recovers from Covid.

Aircraft

February 17, 2022

Asian Airlines Could Learn from Recovery Mistakes Elsewhere

Staffing shortages and disruptions in the U.S. and Europe teach Asia-Pacific airlines a lesson in how to prepare for a traffic surge.

Airlines

February 17, 2022

Asian Recovery Could Lag Rest of World, Says Boeing

Boeing Commercial Airplanes v-p of marketing Darren Hulst pointed to Covid restrictions on international connections creating some “headwinds.”

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Airbus, Rolls, Safran, SIA Sign Global SAF Declaration

Singapore Airlines is the first air carrier to sign the Global SAF Declaration.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

AirAsia Makes Plans for eVTOL Air Taxi Services

The Malaysia-based airline group is set to lease 100 of Vertical Aerospace's four passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Avolon for flights booked on its app.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

Deliveries of Comac’s ARJ21 Approach 70 Units

Comac concentrates on delivery of the ARJ21 to China Southern, China Eastern, and Air China.

Aircraft

February 16, 2022

India's Alliance Air Leases Two ATR42-600s

The leased twin turboprops will operate to short-field, high altitude airports in northern India, close to the Himalayan mountains.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

India Stop-Starts Its Way to a Brighter Aviation Future

With a total of around 700 aircraft, India’s fleet is only a fraction of China’s, at 6,000.

Airlines

February 15, 2022

Japan's ANA Teams With Joby to Plan eVTOL Air Taxi Services

All Nippon Airways and carmaker Toyota have both joined a partnership with eVTOL aircraft developer Joby to plan advanced air mobility services in Japan.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

Lack of Mandates Doesn’t Deter Asian Airlines’ Sustainability Push

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region have accelerated their sustainability efforts even though governments have been slow to mandate carbon-reduction goals.

Airlines

February 15, 2022

Covid-19 Puts Vietnamese Airlines on Back Foot

Vietnam has enjoyed success by marketing itself as a quirky Southeast Asian tourist destination.

Aircraft

February 15, 2022

Recovery of Airline Traffic in Asia-Pac Still Lagging

Passenger traffic lingers at low levels in the region due to continuing travel restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Airlines

February 15, 2022