Commercial Pilot

  • Supply chain, operational costs to impact airfares and airline growth 
    by Calum Wilson on May 17, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    Air travel demand remains strong in the first half of 2024 as indicated by first quarter results posted by the world’s airlines in the past few weeks, with passenger traffic expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year. Yet demand is propped up against the backdrop of supply chain constraints and growing operating expenses, potentially limiting

  • Aviation PLC sells two new ATR 72-600
    by Calum Wilson on May 17, 2024 at 3:42 pm

    Singapore-based Aviation PLC (Aviation) has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with an undisclosed airline for two new ATR 72-600 deliveries from the manufacturer, following an earlier exercise of purchase rights under Aviation’s long-term aircraft purchase contract with ATR. “The decision was made to sell these next two deliveries due to attractive economics,” said

  • PAL enters temporary wet lease deal with Wamos
    by Daniel Camenzuli on May 17, 2024 at 3:23 pm

    Philippine Airlines (PAL) has entered into a temporary wet-lease agreement with Wamos Air. This agreement aims to ensure PAL’s effective fleet management and operational resilience during the upcoming peak travel period. This temporary agreement will take effect on June 1, 2024. PAL is leasing two Airbus A330-200s with a dual-class configuration, to operate its Manila-Sydney-Manila

  • World Star Aviation confirms delivery of B737-400f to Braspress
    by Daniel Camenzuli on May 17, 2024 at 3:20 pm

    World Star Aviation has delivered the first 737-400F aircraft to Braspress Transportes Urgentes. “We’re very excited to receive our first aircraft from World Star Aviation. This marks a major step forward for our company and will allow us to enhance our ability to serve our customers, both domestically and internationally, with speed and efficiency,” says

  • Aer Lingus launches Dublin-Denver route
    by Calum Wilson on May 17, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Aer Lingus has launched its new route to Denver, Colorado from Dublin after its inaugural flight took off on May 17, 2024. The service facilitates the airline’s expansion of its North American network. “The new service is also of huge importance to the Denver region as Aer Lingus is the only European carrier that flies