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Southwest Airlines is expanding trials of an AI solution aimed at improving turnaround performance, from 18 gates in Atlanta to an additional 14 in Denver.

(EASA) has selected Florian Guillermet, the director of France’s air navigation services provider DSNA, as its new executive director.

IAG has formally notified the EC of its plans to acquire Air Europa and pledged to propose remedies it hopes will allow for quick approval of the deal in 2024.

The deal would see SAF delivered to Amsterdam Schiphol, allowing LOT to access carbon reduction benefits without directly using the fuel on its own flights.

Philippine Airlines will connect to seven of American Airlines' domestic routes via the Los Angeles gateway.

A Comac C919 is participating in a five-day exhibition flight to Hong Kong, marking the airliner’s first time flying outside of mainland China.

Ryanair is seeking to increase its footprint in the Moroccan market, with plans to open its first domestic routes.

Azorra will acquire 16 aircraft from aviation investment firm Voyager Aviation Holdings (VAH).

Domestic air routes that connect different UK regions will now be considered for support.

Airlines are ending their roller coaster ride from high profits to deep losses. The new operating environment sounds familiar: high costs and low margins.

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Ampaire is claiming a world record for hybrid-electric aircraft endurance after completing a nonstop 12-hr. flight with its Electric EEL propulsion testbed.

A new FAA draft rule would codify Pratt & Whitney’s recommended next steps for PW1100G engines affected by contaminated material.

The partnership has the potential to transform the competitive landscape in Canada with a strong third option for consumers in the Canadian market.

Kenya Airways says passengers may face flight cancellations as it battles with spares shortages for some of its fleet.

UAC reportedly plans to improve the Soviet-legacy Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbody passenger airliner to meet requirements from air operators.

Avolon has placed further large orders for both the Boeing 737-8 and the Airbus A321neo in deals that indicate where the lessor thinks the market will trend.

Lufthansa Group is reassigning some of its airlines’ top executives as the company sets up a groupwide taskforce to improve customer satisfaction.

Indian LCC Spicejet has confirmed plans for a major new share issue that should allow the carrier to ease some of the financial pressure it faces.

A UK team completes ATM simulations for advanced air mobility while an EU-funded project staff addresses the transition from piloted to automated flights.

Air France-KLM group has announced a new strategy and transformation head for the group and a new CFO for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

With 75 firm orders for the E195-E2, as well as 25 more options, it appears the aircraft will also be used to bump up capacity on current Dash 8-400 routes.

Japan Airlines’ first Airbus A350-1000 flights will operate between Tokyo and New York.

The process will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737NG fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation.

Whether it be through fleet renewal or seat reconfiguration, falling emissions per ASK are always a positive thing.