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Singapore Airlines Commits to Airbus A350 Freighter

A letter of intent specifying a firm order for seven A350Fs for Singapore Airlines marks the first such deal with an airline since program launch in July.

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December 15, 2021

Boeing 787 Delivery Halt Spoils American Airlines’ Summer Plans

As the FAA continues its analysis of Boeing’s 787 fixes to gaps between fuselage sections, American Airlines must delay international expansion.

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December 10, 2021

A4E Calls Out EC for Lack of Single European Skies Progress

Airlines for Europe managing director Thomas Reynaert calls on European transport ministers to push for needed compromises to advance SES adoption.

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December 8, 2021

IATA Rails against New Omicron-driven Travel Rules

International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh says data does not support the rationale for “kneejerk” Covid travel restrictions.

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December 8, 2021

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Italy’s ITA Converts 28-aircraft Airbus MOU to Firm Order

Launching service on October 15 with former Alitalia airplanes, ITA plans to take the first of the new Airbus jets by the end of the first quarter of 2022.

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December 1, 2021

Jordan’s Joramco Sees Expansion Accelerating

Joramco, which claims to be the largest independent MRO in the Middle East, serves clients from India to Western Europe.

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November 29, 2021

UK Follows EU in Probe of IAG’s Proposed Buy of Air Europa

Britain’s competition regulator opened an investigation into whether the planned takeover of Spain’s Air Europa by IAG would hinder competition.

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November 23, 2021

UK Boosts Regional Aviation as EU States Eye Short-Haul Limits

The European Regions Airline Association has criticized proposals to ban short-haul flight by some EU countries as the UK funds regional service.

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November 22, 2021

Emirates Places Order for Two More 777 Freighters

The latest order for two 777Fs from Emirates SkyCargo will expand the freight-carrier’s fleet to a dozen.

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November 16, 2021

Flydubai Max 8 on Display in Dubai

Flydubai is showcasing the interior of its new Boeing Max 8 on the Dubai Airshow ramp, along with new livery features marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary.

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November 16, 2021

Afrijet Orders ATR 72-600s with Fuel Efficient Pratt Engines

The Gabon-based carrier is replacing some of its smaller ATR 72-500s, as Japan's Toki Air considers investment in new short takeoff and landing ATR42s.

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November 16, 2021

Jazeera and Ibom Air Boost Airbus With $2.2 Billion Deals

Jazeera Airways, Ibom Air, and Air Tanzania dominated the commercial airliner sales news from day three of the 2021 Dubai Airshow.

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November 16, 2021

Indian Start-up Akasa Builds Boeing Fleet With $9 Billion Deal

India's Akasa Air ordered 72 Boeing 737 Max-8 narrowbodies to start services in 2022, as Air Tanzania expands fleet with a mix of 787, 767, and 737 Maxes.

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November 16, 2021

Lufthansa Technik Prioritizes Middle East LCC Business

Opportunities with flag carriers exist, but have become more limited due to growing in-house capabilities.

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November 15, 2021

Flyadeal Signs for GE's TrueChoice Engine Overhaul Coverage

Low-cost carrier Flyadeal will have CFM56-5B engines for its A320 fleet overhauled by Caerdav under a TrueChoice support agreement with GE Aviation.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

ALC Buying A350Fs as Part of Massive Order

An order from lessor Air Lease Corporation includes the first for A350 freighters following the type’s launch in the summer.

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November 15, 2021

Sheikh Ahmed Continues Building Emirates

The charismatic Sheikh is no nearer to retirement at the age of 62, having led Emirates for 36 years.

Airlines

November 15, 2021

Boeing-Ethiopian Partnership Ready to Bear Fruit

An August MOU calling for the establishment of an African aviation hub appears likely to yield more supply business for Ethiopian Airlines.

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November 14, 2021

Secure Management of Kabul Airport Remains Open Question

Qatar and Turkey appear to be offering technical assistance, but international flights remain scarce

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November 14, 2021

Uganda Airlines Makes Dubai Debut

Reformed East African airline Uganda Airlines has resumed long-haul international routes after a 20-year hiatus, with Dubai its first destination.

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November 14, 2021