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Indonesian Officials Seek Release of Captured Airline Pilot

Papuan independence rebels have threatened to kill Susi Air pilot Philip Merthens if Indonesia will not recognize the territory's independence.

Airlines

February 21, 2023

Airbus Sustains Recovery Despite Russia War Headwinds

The European aerospace and defense group's CEO Guillaume Faury warned it will face more complexity and disruption risk during 2023.

Aircraft

February 16, 2023

Air India Turns to Airbus for Major Fleet Renewal Order

The carrier is buying 250 new narrow- and widebody aircraft, including a mix of 140 A320neos, 70 A321neo, 34 A350-1000s and 6 A350-900s.

Aircraft

February 14, 2023

Air India Goes On Boeing, Airbus Aircraft Buying Spree

Air India signed an order for nearly 500 airliners—250 from Airbus and 220 from Boeing—on February 14 at the Aero India airshow.

Airlines

February 14, 2023

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European Airlines Expand China Operations

EU and UK carriers are resuming flights to China in spite of the markedly higher costs owing to their inability to use Russian airspace.

Airlines

February 9, 2023

Indonesia Steps Up Search for Kidnapped New Zealand Pilot

Papuan rebels have taken a Susi Air Pilatus PC-6 pilot hostage.

Airlines

February 8, 2023

Malaysia Revisits Plans for Subang Aviation City

Plans call for major development of Kuala Lumpur's former international gateway, Subang Airport.

Airlines

February 7, 2023

FAA, NTSB Probing Near-Collision of SWA 737 and FedEx 767

A FedEx 767 nearly landed on top of a Southwest Airlines 737 taking off from Austin Bergstrom Airport in Texas.

Accidents

February 6, 2023

U.S. Urges Turkey to Enforce Sanctions against Russian Airlines

While calling Turkey “a longstanding and valued NATO ally, the U.S. has urged the country to not become a “safe haven” for illicit Russian transactions.

Aircraft

February 6, 2023

Icelandair’s ‘Strong’ Outlook Follows Solid Covid Recovery

The Icelandic flag carrier plans to operate its largest network ever as it takes delivery of more Boeing 737 Max twinjets.

Airlines

February 3, 2023

Norwegian Low-cost Carrier Flyr Files for Bankruptcy

Flyr becomes the second European airline to cease operations in a week’s time.

Airlines

February 1, 2023

UK Regional Carrier Flybe Ceases Operations

Flybe, a regional airline in the United Kingdom, has entered insolvency for the second time since March 2020.

Airlines

January 30, 2023

Chinese Airlines Ready To Rebuild Asia-Pacific Networks

Lunar New Year demand and the end of China's Zero-Covid policy and has seen the country's airlines aggressively resume international services.

Airlines

January 26, 2023

Somalian Airspace To Become Class A, Restoring ATC Services

The installation of modern navigation aids ends a 30-year interruption of full air traffic control operations over Somalia and the surrounding region.

Airlines

January 25, 2023

Asean Carriers Prepare for Post-pandemic Rebound

2023 is already seeing airlines in the Association of Southeast Asia Nations restore service, expand fleets, and enhance air connectivity in the region.

Aircraft

January 23, 2023

Aviation Industry Applauds Delay of EU Biometric Border Checks

The EU has postponed the implementation of the Entry Exit System—the smart border system for non-EU nationals entering the bloc—beyond May.

Airlines

January 20, 2023

Ryanair’s Renewed Max 10 Talks with Boeing ‘Going Nowhere’

Europe’s largest low-cost carrier seeks Boeing 737 Max 10s to build the capacity it needs to annually fly 225 million passengers by March 2026.

Aircraft

January 18, 2023

Lufthansa Offers To Buy Stake in Italy’s ITA Airways

Lufthansa has eyed participation in ITA and its predecessor Alitalia for years, and now appears to stand as the only interested party in the flag carrier.

Airlines

January 18, 2023

TUI Trains Eye on Transition to Boeing 737 Max and 787 Fleets

The Europe-wide fleet harmonization is part of a wider move to integrate the group’s five airlines in a “virtual” airline.

Airlines

January 17, 2023

Avolon Sees Airline Traffic Reaching 2019 Levels by June

Asia will lead a traffic recovery this year as China reenters the market, according to Avolon.

Aircraft

January 16, 2023