Offers Impressive 4,000 USG Payload For Both Their B737 And C-130 Coulson Aviation has been awarded a 5-year aerial firefighting contract for their Boeing 737 FIRELINER aircraft by the United States Forest Service (USFS). “We are honored to have our...
The Nigerian air force is set to receive three Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 fighters, as well as eight unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from China. The JF-17 acquisition will see Pakistani pilots and technicians deployed to Nigeria for the first year...
Hanoi has signed off on funding of VND109 billion ($4.7 billion) for the first phase of Ho Chi Minh City’s new airport, to be located in nearby Long Thanh province. Deputy prime minister Trinh Dinh Dung signed the decision on...
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet Air and logistics firm UPS have entered a cargo partnership agreement. The agreement allows Vietjet to access UPS’s international air cargo network, and UPS to access Vietjet’s Vietnam and regional networks, says Vietjet. Source: Vietjet Cargo...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully raised S$850 million ($630 million) through a convertible bond issue. Originally targeted to raise S$750 million, the amount was raised owing to strong investor support, says the carrier. Source: Max Kingsley-Jones/FlightGlobal An SIA 777-300ER in...
Air New Zealand has appointed its former senior executive Richard Thomson as its next chief financial officer. Air New Zealand has appointed its former senior executive Richard Thomson as its next chief financial officer. Thomson has held the same position...
JetBlue Airways is the latest US carrier to announce plans to unblock middle seats, citing research showing passengers face a low risk of catching coronavirus on an aircraft. JetBlue Airways is the latest US carrier to announce plans to unblock...
American Airlines expects to defer Boeing 737 Max deliveries in the coming years but still anticipates acquiring some new Max from Boeing this year. American Airlines expects to defer up to 18 Boeing 737 Max deliveries in the coming years...
Embraer’s Portuguese maintenance affiliate OGMA has become an authorised Pratt & Whitney PW1100G maintainer, a move Embraer says reflects its push toward revenue diversification. Embraer’s Portuguese maintenance affiliate OGMA has become an authorised Pratt & Whitney PW1100G maintainer, a move...
Aviation trade group IATA is calling on Caribbean and Latin American governments to implement more coronavirus testing, reduce taxes and quit restrictive quarantine requirements in order to kick-start travel as carriers prepare for a high season beginning with end-of-year holidays. Aviation...