US airline Republic Airways and Embraer have firmed up an order for 100 E175 aircraft, based on a Letter of Intent first unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow in July. Republic…
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited is to buy a portfolio of 49 regional jets from Ireland-headquartered lessor Avolon with a current market value put at over US$1 billion. Following the completion…
Boeing has delivered the first B737 MAX 8 to low-fare carrier Eastar Jet, making it the first South Korean airline to operate the single-aisle aircraft. “We are excited to take…
Aircraft lessor Avation has been selected by Latvia’s airBaltic for the sale and leaseback of four additional new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, due for delivery in the first half of 2019….
Embraer has announced two deals with airlines in Brazil and the central Pacific, valued at over US$1.6 billion. The Brazilian manufacturer confirmed the signing of a contract with compatriot Azul…
VLM Airlines Brussels, the last remnant of VLM Airlines, has filed for bankruptcy after being unable to secure enough funds to survive the winter 2018/2019 period. The Brussels-based former subsidiary…
SkyWest has agreed to sell its ExpressJet Airlines regional carrier to ManaAir, a new joint venture between United Airlines and KAir Enterprises, for approximately US$70 million in cash plus the…
LARA editor Mark Thomas summarises the latest happenings across the low-fare and regional aviation industry. As many of us approach the Christmas period with plans to give and (hopefully) receive…
Wizz Air and Lufthansa Technik have signed a 10-year Aviatar agreement to provide the airline with digital fleet solutions for improved maintenance and reliability. A key element in the partnership…
Embraer and Boeing have approved the terms of their strategic partnership, which will see the US aircraft manufacturer take its 80% ownership stake as expected, with the Brazilian company to…