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Spring 2024
Everybody knows there is an acute aircraft shortage, but surely turning back to the Boeing 737-200 to usher in new service smacks of desperation.
It was, therefore, surprising to read in February that Canadian charter carrier Nolinor Aviation is reintroducing a 737-200 following a seven-month-long refurbishment.
But before you start scouring the world for decrepit 737-200s to bolster your fleet, note that Nolinor wants the aircraft for its unique ability to operate on gravel runways in Canada’s remote northern territories.
Nolinor is responding to increasing demand for flights to these regions, especially amid the recent surge in mining activities in Nunavut driven by the global push towards electrification.
Across the globe, carriers are desperately seeking more metal to augment their fleets and regrow networks as traffic returns. A robust aircraft delivery flow helps. Air India, for example, said it is taking delivery of a new aircraft every six days for the coming two years.
Not everyone has this luxury. The result of restrained capacity growth has benefited airline yields and profits over the past 12-18 months, but most want to go faster than they can afford.
For airline planners and airport marketers alike, it is a frustrating time that will continue for several years.
However, the carriers able to add capacity are planning hard to profit from the post-pandemic traffic resurgence. As Emirates Airline Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim explains in this issue (see page 4) the airline is planning for an eventual move to Dubai World Central.
Inside this issue