Bloomberg
• Angus Whitley
Australian startup Koala Airlines says it is negotiating with more than 10 foreign carriers to provide domestic flights to their passengers after they arrive in Australia. The company positions the model as a way to route demand without directly competing with Qantas Airways.
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
By ch-aviation: Luxair (LG, Luxembourg) has converted three purchase rights for E190-E2s into firm orders, and secured one incremental purchase right.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
By Aviation Source: London Gatwick has strengthened its position as a major gateway to Africa with the launch of Air Zimbabwe's direct flights to Harare.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Venture hands over more than 1,000 Leap powerplants in first six months. French aerospace firm Safran has hiked its full-year forecast for CFM International Leap engine deliveries, expecting a “high teens” percentage rise on last year.
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
By ch-aviation: United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) chief executive officer Scott Kirby personally approached his counterpart at Delta Air Lines, Ed Bastian, to discuss a potential merger in 2025.
ch-aviation
• Daniel Martinez Garbuno
By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
By Flying Magazine: Destructive storm hits just 24 hours after EAA AirVenture convention ends, highlighting critical emergency planning and narrow escape.
FlightGlobal
• Kerry Reals
By FlightGlobal: Agreement reached with Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Saudia has expanded its codeshare agreement with SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic to broaden access to US and Canadian destinations via European hubs.
Air Cargo News
Aviation Business News
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
