July 2016
The Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-100 is this month’s cover star. The reason: We got to fly it from Miami to Mexico, and we loved every bit of it! The photo we chose features a spectacular air-to-air shot of the Russian/Italian airliner
Boeing Downgrades Dozens of Orders amid Geopolitical Concerns
Boeing has removed 141 aircraft from its backlog of pending orders, some due to the conflict in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.
Airbus Discloses March Orders, Deliveries Numbers
DALLAS – March 2022 has been a busy month at Airbus, with new aircraft orders, cancellations, and an impressive number of deliveries. Here are the newsworthy insights we have tracked down. First, a look at the overall numbers. Figures provided
US Issues Temporary Denial Orders against Russian Airlines
The US Commerce Department has announced enforcement charges against Aeroflot (SU), Azur Air (ZF), and UTair (UT) for breaching export limits.
Putin Allows Russian Airlines to Pay Lessors in Rubles
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that Russian airlines will be able to use rubles via accounts at Russian banks to pay leasing companies from "unfriendly" countries for the use of aircraft and engines.
IATA Report: Ukraine Crisis and Air Transport
Willie Walsh, IATA Director General, shared the perspective of the association on the war in Ukraine and the ensuing humanitarian crisis. His words are followed by an analysis from IATA, ranging from safety concerns to the impact of soaring oil
Bermuda Withdraws Russian Aircraft Airworthiness Certification
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA) announced the suspension of its airworthiness certifications for airplanes operated in Russia.
Russian Draft Law Risks Mass Default on Leased Aircraft
Russia has drafted a law that may bar its airlines from returning leased planes, raising the stakes in a battle with Western financiers over US$10bn in aircraft.
Avoiding Airspace: The Return of Cold War Flying
As of this week, airlines are banned from flying over parts of the world due to airspace blockades and sanctions amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis. In this article, we'll take a look at the consequences airlines must face from the
Repossessing Aircraft in Time of Crisis: A Daunting Task
How do you repossess US$12bn in aircraft from airlines based in a country controlled by a hostile government that has closed its airspace? And how do you get it done by a March 28 deadline?