Dublin-based aircraft lessor Genesis has partnered with MRO provider Heston Aviation to launch Heston Airlines, a newly established Lithuanian charter and ACMI service provider. Over the past 12 months, Genesis has supported the strategy and development of the airline and has just concluded on delivering the airline’s first 180-seat A320 aircraft to support the final
A new report released by the US Department of Transportation Inspector General’s office has again criticised the Federal Aviation Administration for its lack of oversight in the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX. The office of the Inspector General found “weaknesses” in the agency’s initial certification of the MAX, and stated the agency is still
Top chief executives of major US airlines are reportedly set to meet with White House advisers on Friday to discuss the future of US aviation, including reducing emissions and embracing sustainable fuels. Sources close to the matter have informed Reuters that the CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have
Worldwide business jet deliveries fell 20.4 per cent in 2020, though saw an uptick in the last quarter, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic saw deliveries fall to 644 aircraft for the year, down from 809 deliveries in 2019. However, according to the association, the business jet market
The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed it is nearly ready to finalise its emergency directive stipulating the immediate inspection of certain Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines, used in the Boeing 777. The regulator’s chief administrator Steve Dickson has said the FAA has been working “nonstop” to regulate and rectify issues with the affected engines, and
Norwegian Air is expected to cancel hundreds of aircraft orders amid its restructuring proceedings, as Airbus and Boeing brace for impact. Sources close to the matter informed Reuters that both planemakers are set to see hefty cancellations from the airline. In November 2020, Norwegian filed, and was subsequently granted, bankruptcy protection against its creditors in
