American's Arpey sticks to message on Heathrow slots
American Airlines CEO Gerard Arpey is declining to comment on conditions proposed by US regulators for the relinquishment of Heathrow slots to gain approval...

Republic to offer extended legroom product on E-170s
Republic Airways plans to roll out an extended legroom product on its Embraer 170 fleet. The company already offers so-called 'Stretch' premium economy...

Sources: Dreamlifter deal part of 747-8 compensation to Atlas
Boeing will shift control of its fleet of four modified 747-400 large cargo freighters or 'Dreamlifters' to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings.

FAA's latest 20 year outlook points to a delayed recovery
US commercial airline enplanements should rise this year, fuelled by growth in regional airlines as mainline enplanements are expected to fall, according...

Cebu Pacific plans for IPO
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific plans to raise about 12 billion pesos ($261.6 million) from an initial public offering (IPO) to fund the acquisition...

Iraqi Government firms 787 order
Iraq's Government has formally signed for 10 Boeing 787 aircraft, but has yet to disclose an engine selection. The identity of the customer has been...

Aer Lingus revises restructuring as cabin crew rejects proposal
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is having to adjust restructuring provisions following the results of staff cost-cutting ballots, forcing it to postpone the...

Business: Good week - Bad week
GKN At nearly £1.5 billion ($2.24 billion), 2009 aerospace sales were up 48% and trading profit soared 61% to £169 million, thanks to £25 million-worth of...

Air India's MRO facility in Mumbai to offer GE engines work
Air India and GE Aviation have signed a deal that makes the carrier's maintenance facility in Mumbai a certificated centre for the engine manufacturer's...

Leasing firm Hong Kong Aviation appoints CEO
Aircraft leasing and financing company Hong Kong Aviation has appointed Mathis Shinnick as its CEO with effect from 1 May. Shinnick will be the first...

China Southern to raise 10.75bn yuan from shares issue
China Southern Airlines plans to raise up to 10.75 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) from a non-public shares issue to its parent company and other investors. It...

PICTURE: AEI delivers first Boeing-licensed 737-400 to MNG
Florida-based Aeronautical Engineers has completed the first passenger-to-freighter conversion under the newly introduced Boeing-licensed third-party supplemental type certification programme.

Turkish Airlines finalises 737-800/900ER order
Turkish Airlines has finalised an agreement to acquire 10 Boeing 737-900ERs and 10 737-800s. The flag-carrier disclosed a tentative deal to take the...

Jetstar to withdraw Brisbane-Rockhampton service
Australia's Jetstar plans to withdraw its daily Brisbane-Rockhampton service after failing to secure a competitive pricing agreement with Rockhampton Airport. It...

Malaysia Airlines settles legal dispute with Air Maldives
Malaysian Airlines (MAS) has withdrawn legal proceedings against the now-defunct Air Maldives after signing a settlement with the Maldives government, resolving...

New Zealand and Turkey sign new air services agreement
New Zealand and Turkey have signed a new air services agreement, granting fifth freedom rights to carriers from both countries. Under the agreement,...

Virgin Blue plans Sydney-Ayers Rock service
Australia's Virgin Blue plans to start flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru. It will operate a daily flight using Embraer E-190...

Air Jamaica's transition to Caribbean starts next month
Air Jamaica plans to start transitioning its operations to Caribbean Airlines on 12 April ahead of the sale of Air Jamaica to Trinidad's and Tobago's flag...

Allegiant to acquire 757s for service to Hawaii
Allegiant Travel Company has signed a forward purchase agreement to acquire six Boeing 757-200 aircraft to support expanding into Hawaii. Currently...

JAL reaches new inventory deal with Ansett Aircraft Spares
Japan Airlines (JAL) has concluded a new deal with Ansett Aircraft Spares and Services covering the relocation of JAL's parts inventories for marketing through...