In between the limited commercial aviation announcements at MAKS2021 this week, there is a small but nevertheless significant one: independent Russian carrier Azimuth Airlines has signed a leasing agreement for six Airbus A220-300s. The Azimuth order opens up Russia to the A220,…
FULLY UPDATED JULY 22 – Russian lessor Avia Capital Services (ASC), fully owned by state-owned conglomerate Rostec, plans to establish a dedicated leasing branch in the Ulyanovsk area. While the new company will initially be focused on helicopters, it is…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearinghouse for global airlines, disclosed that over $601 million of airlines’ funds are trapped in African countries; a situation that has negatively impacted carriers operating to the continent. Nigeria is missing from the…
Africa has 731 airports and 419 airlines with an aviation industry that supports around 6.9 million jobs and $80 billion in economic activity. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) alluded to the fact that the continent is set to become…
Aeromexico had a US$138 million net loss during 2021’s second quarter, according to the latest financial report published by the airline. While Aeromexico’s financial performance is improving, there’s still a long way to go before it can reach profitability again. …
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