In August 2022, as the global aviation industry was crawling out of the pandemic Akasa Air announced itself as a fully-fledged low-fare carrier to be launched in an increasingly crowded space. Read More »

It appeared to be a routine flight. Read More »

An ageing global airline fleet that requires more servicing is contributing to a super cycle for the airline MRO market, a recent Oliver Wyman research paper reports. Read More »

In a pertinent response to airline and engine demand in the Asia-Pacific, GE Aerospace most recently announced it is developing more MRO shop capacity across the region following an announcement of a US$45 million investment in MRO facilities unveiled in 2024. Read More »

One of the world’s leading providers of aircraft propeller blade overhaul and repair services, Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), which opened a facility in Subang, Malaysia last June, is planning to expand in the region to meet demand for regional turboprop MRO. Read More »

Korean Air (KAL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Boeing for enhanced collaboration in predictive maintenance in an agreement signed at a September MRO conference and exhibition in Singapore. Read More »

“IATA will be participating in the ICAO Assembly with safety, sustainability and efficiency at the top of our priority list,” said IATA director general, Willie Walsh, in comments in the week before the assembly conference convenes. Read More »

oneworld alliance members, Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines, have joined with Singapore Airlines and U.S. carriers, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, and the UK’s IAG to establish a US$150 million oneworld BEV Fund to “identify, enable and scale lower carbon jet fuel of the future”. Read More »

When lessor Avolon recently confirmed orders for 75 A321neo and 15 A330neo, after 70% Bohai Leasing Co., Ltd owner, approved the deal at a shareholders meeting, it underscored that the leasing market is on a definite upward trajectory. Read More »

After a global search, Air New Zealand chose one of its own to succeed Greg Foran as CEO of one of the world’s globally recognized airlines. Read More »

Airline managements know there is one irrefutable rule of the aviation industry - that no one knows when the next crisis will erupt only that it will turn up. In the meantime, our industry must continue to counter multitudes of threats to safe flying that are not of their making. Read More »