Russian state leasing company GTLK is to be merged with state investment corporation VEB’s leasing arm to create a single entity. The plan has been disclosed by Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin during a 23 November meeting with deputy ministers...
Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) has advised the country’s civil aviation body to develop guidelines surrounding proficiency and training exemptions in light of the coronavirus outbreak, following a runway excursion involving a Lion Air Airbus A330-300. Indonesia’s National Transportation...
Tokyo will operate its McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Phantom IIs until the end of March 2021, at which point the type will be retired. The final flight schedule has yet to be determined, says the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF). The...
Singapore Airlines has raised S$500 million ($373 million) from a private placement of new 10-year, 3.5% bonds. The offer was launched at S$300 million and upsized to S$500 million, “after a strong appetite was apparent from a select group of...
Mesa Air Group, the parent company of Mesa Airlines has signed a new five-year contract with American Airlines to operate 40 Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft for the Fort-Worth-based carrier beginning on 1 January. Mesa Air Group, the parent company of Mesa...
A pandemic-caused surge in conversions of younger passenger jets to freighters is among reasons why Boeing cut its 20-year cargo-jet forecast. A pandemic-caused surge in conversions of younger passenger jets to freighters is among reasons why Boeing cut its 20-year...
The Brazilian air forced has chosen defence contractor Avibras Indústria Aeroespacial to develop a family of air-launched long-range cruise missiles. The Brazilian air forced has chosen defence contractor Avibras Industria Aeroespacial to develop a family of air-launched long-range cruise missiles. The service...
While the European airworthiness directive to modify the Boeing 737 Max for return-to-service are the same as those issued by the US FAA, some of the operational requirements will differ. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has invited comments on...
Airlines face a challenge to recover from the increased debt burden which has resulted from efforts to survive the crisis with the industry not projected to turn cash positive for another year. Airlines face a challenge to recover from the...
IATA now expects the global airline industry to record a net loss of $118 billion in 2020, some $34 billion deeper than the figure it projected in June. IATA now expects the global airline industry to record a net loss of...