Air Canada officially unveils A220 retro livery
Ahead of its first flight, the specially painted jet breaks cover for the first time
AerCap to acquire US lessor GECAS
The world’s largest aircraft leasing company has agreed to purchase 100% of its rival as the aviation industry continues to struggle due to the pandemic
Icelandair to integrate domestic and international operations
The flag carrier aims to streamline its route network to include simple domestic connections
UK government to consult on cutting domestic air passenger duty
While the aviation industry welcomed the news, Wizz Air UK’s managing director exclusively told Key.Aero that aviation tax reforms could create some “proper competition for the railways”
In pictures: Wizz Air’s spectacular four-aircraft flypast
The low-cost carrier was welcomed to Wales following an amazing flypast enjoyed by thousands
Boeing 737 MAX in-service fleet rises above 100
After peaking at 360 in early 2019, the embattled jet has reached a small milestone in its road to recovery
Wizz Air UK reveals four-aircraft flypast plans in Wales
To mark its arrival in the country, the low-cost carrier is planning to make a big entrance
West Atlantic ATP swerved off runway after bungled crosswind landing
In strong gusty winds, the crew failed to apply the correct flying technique resulting in a runway excursion
Lufthansa Group reveals future fleet strategy
As it reports a near €7 billion loss for 2020, the airline group shares its plan for simplifying and modernising its roster
Qantas launches ‘mystery flights’ to combat ‘border blues’
As the country’s vaccine rollout continues at pace, the airline is offering a trio of exclusive travel experiences in the meantime
Global Corporate and Business Aviation News
On this page you will find the latest news on airlines expanding their fleets and changes in aircraft types, covering a wide range of commercial airlines, countries and regions, whether it’s the growing regions of Asia and Africa or the more mature markets of Europe and North America.
Airlines are also examining new technologies and greater fuel efficiencies on the ground with electric power for taxiing. When passengers board the aircraft they have their faces recognised by a computer instead of airline staff checking boarding passes. Security threats were once hijacking terrorists, but now conflict zones’ airspaces are to be avoided and virus carrying passengers pose a problem for crew and customers alike.
Airlines across the planet are expanding their fleets and sometimes ordering as many aircraft as they have in service or even up to two to three times more. The aim of many airlines is to have the youngest fleet with the most efficient engines, and that may see a mix of orders and leasing. Aircraft development is seeing more truly international collaboration, from Airbus absorbing the Bombardier C series to Boeing and its joint venture with Brazil’s Embraer. Markets are seeing strategic manoeuvres by major players.
In business aviation, the corporate jet market aimed at the time constrained executive is being teased with supersonic jets that could enter service in the 2020s. This market is also seeing onboard technical improvements so aircraft can be tracked anywhere over land and oceans. The larger the corporate jet, the more valuable the asset to be tracked and secure. Another trend in the market has been more demand for larger business aircraft and that is set to continue well into this decade. These larger aircraft are also adopting new features aimed at passenger wellbeing with lower altitude cabin air pressures and lighting that compliments the body’s natural circadian rhythms.
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