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Japanese Airports and Airlines Prominent in On-Time Rankings

Osaka’s Itami Airport led large airports globally for on-time departures and Japan Airlines ranked first among large carriers for on-time arrivals.

Airlines

January 7, 2019

Norwegian Sticks with Plans to Slow Growth

Lower expansion rate and cost-cutting measures should boost the low-cost carrier’s financials.

Airlines

January 7, 2019

Herb Kelleher Dead at 87

The Southwest Airlines founder left an indelible stamp on the industry.

Airlines

January 4, 2019

Supersonic Hopeful Gets More Funding

Boom Supersonic, which looks to bring a next-generation supersonic commerical transport to market, has closed on another $100 million in investments.

Aircraft

January 4, 2019

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Airbus Seals Deals for 120 A220s

JetBlue and Neeleman’s Moxy each plan to take deliveries of the narrowbodies from Airbus’s new U.S. factory in Mobile.

Aircraft

January 3, 2019

Zunum Runs Into Financing Trouble

The would-be electric hybrid airplane maker struggles to close on its latest fundraising effort.

Aircraft

January 3, 2019

Ailing Indian Airlines Get Relief from Gagan Delay

The subcontinent extends the deadline for implementation of its satellite-based augmentation system until June 2020.

Airlines

January 3, 2019

Ryanair UK Secures AOC, Safeguarding Its Post-Brexit Network

The Irish low-cost carrier’s 2018 passenger growth slows while new cabin strikes loom.

Airlines

January 3, 2019

Qatar Airways Takes Stake in China Southern

The Gulf airline’s latest acquisition spreads its influence into the world’s fastest-growing market.

Airlines

January 2, 2019

EASA Confirms Sharp Increase In 2018 Airliner Fatalities

Last year the airline industry recorded the most number of deaths since 2015.

Accidents

January 2, 2019

SCAC Introduces ‘Electronic Passport’ for SSJ100

The Russian manufacturer expects the proprietary software package to ease maintenance burdens and re-marketing efforts.

Aircraft

December 31, 2018

Spirit, Boeing Reach New Commercial Airplane Accord

The agreement covers the breadth of aerostructures Spirit manufactures for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Aircraft

December 27, 2018

High-powered Investors Hold Key to Enerjet’s LCC Future

Hands-on involvement by its Canadian institutional investors and Indigo Partners will strengthen the renamed Enerjet as a ULCC, says CEO Tim Morgan.

Airlines

December 26, 2018

SCAC Cites Engine Shortage for SSJ Delivery Slowdown

The Superjet manufacturer plans to deliver up to 30 jets in 2019.

Aircraft

December 26, 2018

Spirit Aero, Norsk Add 3-D Titanium Part to Boeing 787

The 3-D printed part will go on an access door to the Boeing Dreamliner's composite forward fuselage.

Aircraft

December 26, 2018

Court Overturns Second Order Halting Embraer/Boeing Deal

A federal appeals judge chastises lower courts for judicial overreach.

Aircraft

December 26, 2018

Gatwick Airport Reopens after Drones Halted all Traffic

Police and military remain on site deploying drone mitigating measures

Airlines

December 21, 2018

Boeing Gung-ho about India Market Growth

But US airframer voices concerns over falling yields

Aircraft

December 20, 2018

Embraer Finalizes Orders from Republic Airways and Azul

Deal with Boeing again on hold following second Brazilian court injunction

Aircraft

December 20, 2018

Spirit AeroSystems To Add 1,400 More Wichita Workers

Spirit AeroSystems CEO Tom Gentile says rising rates on Boeing airplanes contributing to the jobs expansion in Wichita.

Aircraft

December 19, 2018