Airline and Aircraft News Madagascar Airlines’ plans to expand its fleet with three Embraer E190-E2 jets leased from Azorra have faced a setback, with the first aircraft already painted but no delivery achieved. Meanwhile, Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 models have been granted type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, with Scoot set to…
Industry Challenges and Developments Madagascar Airlines’ plans to expand their fleet with three Embraer E190-E2 jets from leasing company Azorra have hit a snag, as the airline struggles to take delivery of the aircraft, which were intended to strengthen domestic routes and introduce new international destinations. Meanwhile, in an act of support, Hamburg Airport has…
Aviation Industry Updates and Developments The aviation industry is witnessing several significant developments, ranging from technological advancements to infrastructure expansions. De Havilland Canada is giving its DHC-2 Beaver aircraft a new lease on life by developing a supplementary type certificate for a new engine that could extend the aircraft’s service for decades. Meanwhile, Wright Electric…
India’s Struggle with High-Speed Dwell Time in Global Air Cargo Hubs India is working to reduce the dwell time of exports and imports, which currently takes 4 days and up to 4 weeks respectively. This is significantly longer than other global air cargo hubs like Dubai, Sharjah, Singapore, and Frankfurt. Improving Welfare of Live Animals…
Aircraft News Luxair has chosen Embraer’s E2 over Airbus’ A220, continuing its history with Embraer aircraft. Meanwhile, Boeing’s 737 Max deliveries were at their lowest since August 2021 due to ongoing manufacturing issues. In other news, Ryanair’s Boeing 737 collided with a catering vehicle on the ground, causing significant damage. Industry Developments The chairman of…
Air Freight News Summary The air freight industry is in the midst of a period of rapid expansion, with airlines and logistics companies forging new partnerships, launching new services and investing in technology. Volotea has significantly expanded its flight plan to Germany this week, while DHL Group has strengthened its European e-commerce arm with the…
Qatar Airways und Airbus machen Frieden – JetBlue will Spirit übernehmen – Lufthansa Technik mit Rekordumsatz Qatar Airways und Airbus haben sich nach mehr als eineinhalb Jahren endlich auf eine Einigung geeinigt. Die Fluggesellschaft wird wieder in das Orderbuch des Flugzeugbauers aufgenommen, unter anderem mit A350-1000 und A321 Neo. Jetblue hat derweil bekannt gegeben, trotz…
Air Freight Capacity Exceeds Demand Airfreight has had a weak start to 2023, according to the latest market advisory from Denmark-based forwarder Scan Global Logistics. Airfreight rates have softened, and capacity is likely to exceed demand for the foreseeable future. Condor-Schwester Marabu and Nordic Aviation have signed an agreement to support the second airline of…
Air Freight News Summary The air freight industry is making strides towards becoming greener, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) gaining traction as a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional kerosene. Fuel manufacturers, airlines, digital cargo booking platforms and other stakeholders are working together to make SAF more accessible. In Germany, the Offenbacher Stadtrat Paul-Gerhard Weiß has…
Air Freight News Summary The air freight industry has seen a number of developments in recent weeks, from new airlines starting up to increased passenger numbers at airports and the expansion of air cargo operations. In Iran, Yazd Air has launched with an ex-Eurowings jet, while Dubai Airport is expecting more than double the number…
