Delta has joined Minnesota state and local leaders to mark the inauguration of a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility serving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), a significant milestone in efforts to decarbonize commercial aviation in the Upper Midwest.
JetBlue (US) is bracing for a peak in aircraft on ground (AOG) levels within the next one to two years as it continues to deal with the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues affecting its fleet. CFO Ursula Hurley has stated that the airline expects the number of grounded aircraft to rise into the mid-to-high teens in 2025, further stressing JetBlue’s operational and financial outlook.
SAS (Sweden) is exploring the possibility of returning to a publicly listed company through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), according to CEO Anko Van der Werff. This move is being considered in light of Air France-KLM’s current decision to maintain its existing stake in the airline rather than increasing it.
Avation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has agreed to a further lease term extension on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft operated by easyJet.
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Southwest Airlines pilots’ lawsuit against Boeing concerning the airline’s use of the B737 MAX. This decision comes despite the court’s previous rejection of the case in May 2024.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced plans to place an order for widebody aircraft in 2025, with models capable of seating over 300 passengers. According to CFO Adam Boukadida, this strategic move is part of Riyadh Air’s broader objective to expand its fleet and position itself as a major player in international…
