For decades, aircraft manufacturers have preferred derivatives over all-new aircraft. That approach appears to be ending.

The largest aircraft lessors could receive more than $2B by 2025 as insurance settlements from lost business and assets in Russia pay out faster than expected.

Airlink is looking to standardize its fleet of Embraer E190s and E195s, before eventually considering a move to larger capacity aircraft.

Generally, European LCCs are performing quite well, although this might be expected, given the efficient nature of the way they do business.

Aircraft portfolio deals, particularly among regional aircraft lessors, appear to be gaining momentum.

While Virgin does not specify which aircraft types it is considering, they are believed to be Airbus A220-100s or Embraer E190-E2s, according to a VARA memo.

In a recent incident at Newark, the captain attempted to use the rudder to keep the aircraft on the runway centerline but could not move the rudder pedals.

The issue caused “multiple” uncommanded spoiler activations during cruise that caused the affected aircraft to roll.