ATW senior editor Kurt Hofmann spoke with Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary on a range of topics from the Middle East conflict to emerging markets.

Ryanair Group is now considering Morocco as one of its possible locations for its planned in-house engine maintenance shops.

Aircraft leasing company TrueNoord is accelerating its expansion across Africa.

Vietnam Airlines is preparing to take delivery of its first leased Airbus A321 freighter within the next two months.

Ethiopian Airlines has converted six Boeing 787-9 options, fully exercising commitments from its 2023 order, to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.

Electra and Bristow Group plan to conduct operational testing of its hybrid-electric ultra-short-takeoff-and-landing (eSTOL) aircraft in Norway.

Engine MRO and asset management specialist Sanad achieved record revenue in 2025 as global engine shop capacity constraints drove a rise in shop inductions.

Aviation Week’s 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts that the North American market will take delivery of over 4,500 commercial aircraft over the coming decade.