Airbus has selected former JetBlue CEO, Robin Hayes, to head up its operations in North America following the retirement of Airbus Chairman and Chief Executive Jeffrey Knittel on June 3, 2024.  Robin Hayes was previously JetBlue’s CEO, where he served for nine years. Photo: Airbus Hayes will lead the commercial aircraft business, and will have responsibility for coordination among the company’s helicopters, space and defense businesses in North America, and will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury. He brings with him over 35 years of aerospace leadership experience, with senior role ..read more

Airframe OEM , Boeing, has posted a US$355million net loss in its first quarter results, as the manufacturer is beset by ongoing investigations and a slow in production of its 737 MAX series, after a plug door blew open on Alaska Airlines’ flight in January. Whilst the loss was not as steep as 2023 – here, Boeing posted a $425million net loss – its CEO, Dave Calhoun, said this year’s first quarter report reflected “the immediate actions we’ve taken to slow down 737 production to drive improvements in quality.” Calhoun added that Boeing would “take the time necessary to strengthen our qualit ..read more

Taking place on the 15th and 16th of May 2024, Sustainable Skies World Summit will see representation from the global aerospace, energy, manufacturing, finance and investment sectors, alongside regulators, academia and government departments, come together for two days of networking, demonstrations and insights. Aviation leaders Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, and Sean Doyle, CEO of British Airways, are set to headline the Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024, emphasising the pivotal role of airlines in advancing sustainability efforts within the aviation industry. Bringing together stak ..read more

North America’s largest seaplane operator, Harbour Air, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with electric engine manufacturer, magniX for 50 of its magni650 electric engines.  magniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be used to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet, starting with its De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in 2026. This LOI is a next step towards Harbour Air’s mission to electrify its fleet of 45 aircraft, after 2019, in which a Harbour Air De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver retrofitted with a magniX electric engine. This prototype ‘eBeaver’ has currently flown 78 flights, in preparation for c ..read more

Embraer’s Q1 2024 results show strong growth for the regional jet manufacturer, with an overall backlog of US$21.1 billion – the highest level in the past seven years, up $2.4billion or 13%, from Q4 2023.  The biggest increase within this backlog increase can be attributed to its Commercial Aviation division, who posted a US$11.1 billion backlog, a jump of $2.3 billion from Q4 2023 – a rise of 26%. Embraer Commercial Aviation saw significant deals posted in this quarter including its deal with American Airlines for 90 E175s, with purchase rights for another 43 jets, and its delivery of ..read more

Icelandic low-fare airline, PLAY, has announced it will run a limited amount of flights between Cardiff Airport, Wales, and Iceland’s Keflavik Airport. The flights will run between 10 October to 20 November 2024.  The flights will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, for the six week period to coincide with school holidays at the end of October. Flights will then be adjusted to Thursdays and Sundays during the initial week, and then Tuesdays to Wednesdays. In January, PLAY announced a self-bookable stopover option in Iceland on transatlantic routes to North America. Einar Örn ..read more

Azorra’s owned fleet has now surpassed 100 assets, following the successful acquisition of two A330-200 aircraft placed with ITA Airways. Azorra currently holds total commitments of 160+ aircraft, including orders for new Airbus A220s and Embraer E2s. John Evans, CEO and founder of Azorra, says: “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone and to continue our rapid ascent to new heights. This achievement is a testament to our team’s relentless dedication to providing innovative solutions for our airline customers and partners worldwide.  This remarkable growth would not be possible wi ..read more

A new five-year contract will see Frontier’s A320s heading for Puerto Rico for Base maintenance. Photo: Lufthansa Technik Frontier Airlines has signed a five-year contract with Lufthansa Technik, under which the MRO company will provide base maintenance services to the low-fare carrier’s A320 family fleet. As a result of the agreement, some 300 aircraft slots covering two lines at Lufthansa Technik’s Puerto Rico facility are scheduled for Frontier aircraft over the term of the contract. The new contract expands a one-year agreement in which Lufthansa Technik carried out base maintenance f ..read more

A new five-year contract will see Frontier’s A320s heading for Puerto Rico for Base maintenance. Photo Lufthansa Technik Frontier Airlines have signed a five year contract with Lufthansa Technik which will see the MRO company provide base maintenance services to the low fare carrier’s A320 family fleet. As a result of the agreement some 300 aircraft slots covering two lines at Lufthansa Technik’s Puerto Rico facility are scheduled for Frontier aircraft over the term of the contract. The new contract expands a one year agreement which saw Lufthansa Technik carrying out base maintenance for ..read more

Delivering smooth operations at the airport involves hundreds of different contributors working closely together to ensure flights depart on time and travellers enjoy a rewarding experience. This joint effort is even more important during times of disruption, when unexpected events such as bad weather, medical emergencies, threats etc. can trigger an immediate reaction or need for change, and airports must react quickly to reallocate resources like stands and gates. According to a recent Amadeus survey with 150 senior aviation leaders, 67% of airlines are experiencing more or similar levels ..read more