Air Freight News
Saudi Airlines considers debut bond sale to fund expansion plans
Saudi Arabia’s biggest airline is weighing options including a debut bond sale to fund new aircraft orders, as it prepares to almost double its fleet…
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United fuels growth plans with purchase of 110 more aircraft
United Airlines Holdings Inc. will buy 110 more aircraft that will be delivered starting in five years, extending its aggressive bets on growth and future…
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United closes in on order for Airbus A321 narrowbody jets
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is poised to announce an agreement to buy a double-digit number of Airbus SE A321 narrowbody jets, according to people familiar…
Air France-KLM taking SAS stake in $1.2 billion recapitalization
SAS AB chose Air France-KLM and private equity firm Castlelake LP to anchor a $1.18 billion investment in the bankrupt Scandinavian flag-carrier, ending a five-month…
Delta says some of its jet aircraft engines used fake parts
Delta Air Lines Inc. has discovered unapproved components in “a small number” of its jet aircraft engines, becoming the latest carrier and fourth major US…
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Japan Airlines revamps first class with luxury double-bed suites
Japan Airlines Co. bets that double beds in new first class suites will win passengers and prestige, seeking to challenge rival elite airlines in the…
Too expensive, too scarce: Doubt sets in on green aviation fuel
As the aviation industry looks to achieve carbon-neutral status by 2050, sustainable aviation fuel has emerged as the magic potion to propel airlines and manufacturers…
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United Airlines starts program to woo pilots leaving military
United Airlines Holdings Inc. is wooing active-duty pilots who are preparing to leave the US military under a new program that will provide conditional job…
Allegiant CEO resigns, founder Gallagher returns to top job
Allegiant Travel Co.’s chief executive has stepped down and will be replaced by founder Maury Gallagher, one of the discount carrier’s top shareholders.
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Cathay Pacific returns to Chicago with three-times-weekly service to Hong Kong
Flights return to O’Hare Airport after three-year absence; reaffirming the airline’s commitment to North America