Avolonissues an update for the fourth quarter and 2023 full year. Andy Cronin, CEO Avolon, commented: “Strengthening market conditions allowed us to place our orderbook and used aircraft at accretive lease rates while underwriting US$4bn of new volume through the sale and leaseback market. Our balance sheet scale allowed us to order a further 200 new technology aircraft w...
Just under two years ago, in January 2022, Airbus launched its outsized air-cargo service, Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT), operated by Airbus Transport International. From the very beginning, the vision was to create a dedicated airline with its own Air Operator Certificate. Here is a discussion with AiBTs managing director Benoît Lemonn...
On Saturday, January 6, 2024, the U.S. FAA temporarily grounded certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft for immediate inspection following an Alaska Airline-operated jet's emergency landing after a large section of the aircraft blew out shortly after takeoff. While only minor injuries were reported, the incident raises broader concerns about the safety of the aircraft for both the manufact...
London Gatwick became the first international airport to open an Electric Forecourt, a dedicated electric vehicle charging station, with the new GRIDSERVE facility available for all to use. The brand-new site has 30 high-power and low-power electric vehicle chargers available via contactless payment - ideal for passengers, staff, local residents, commuters, or business fleets - alongside...
The Board of Directors of the International Aircraft Dealers Association voted to add three new preowned aircraft dealers, all accredited by the organization. The new dealer members are Jetsetter Business Jets, Jones Aviation Group and Oshman Aviation. IADA Executive Director Wayne Starling, commented: “IADA is proud to continue to grow our membership ranks which are filled wi...
Beacon Air Group welcomes travelers to its brand-new private terminal and full-service FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL). FBO 24/7-capable operations began with the completion of its 9,000-square-foot luxury terminal—complete with 1,800 square feet of leasable office space—and 36,000 square feet of hangar space able to accommodate aircraft up...
Joby Aviation signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’ first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA. The installation of electrical infrastructure to support Joby’ Global Electric Aviation Charging System comes as part of Clay Lacy planned $100 million redevelopment of its FBO&nbs...
Ryanair announced a major recruitment drive for 150 cabin crew to join its London Stansted base as customers continue to flock to Ryanair’s low fares, unrivalled route choice and exemplary service. To help find the perfect candidates for these exciting new cabin crew roles, Ryanair is holding 3 recruitment events this January as follows: Chelmsford Wednesda...
Christmas and New Year holiday period is particularly popular for travel, and the trend is clearly reflected in SWISS’s passenger numbers. SWISS has transported a total of 546,961 travellers during this time. It can report broadly positive flight operations, too: the company and its employees were able to perform just under 99 per cent of its flights as scheduled – despite partially ad...
Alaska Airlines has grounded the Boeing MAX9 jets after a window and a chunk of the fuselage blew out of the plane shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, late Friday night (Jan. 5, 2024). Photos from the plane that was able to land safely reportedly show a large hole in the plane’s side. Oxygen masks apparently were deployed i...
Airways Aviation ESMA signed a strategic partnership agreement with IAAG – Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange. This agreement brings together two of the most renowned and respected aviation training organizations in France. The partnership has 3 main goals: To increase geographic coverage of both companies by sharing their current facilities in Paris, Lille and Montpel...
JetFinder has recently set a remarkable milestone by recording the largest cryptocurrency transaction in its history, an impressive sum of approximately 750K USDT for a single flight booking. This significant achievement underscores JetFinder's position in the private aviation market and the growing acceptance and use of digital currencies in the luxury travel sector. Bitcoin ETF...
