Gulf Air signals a larger fleet plan as high load factors reveal widebody capacity shortages, and the carrier considers additional 787s to meet demand.

Lufthansa and its pilot union end arbitration without results, increasing pressure on mediation to resolve disputes over retirement benefits and outsourcing.

American Airlines nears a widebody aircraft order to replace its Boeing 777-200 fleet while reporting a $269 million third-quarter net loss as fuel costs surge.

Industry leaders at Routes World 2026 urged governments to cut aviation taxes as fuel costs, conflict disruption threaten travel demand growth.

Air Arabia Group aims to double its fleet to 200 aircraft by 2031 while working through A320neo engine performance issues and expanding its Sharjah MRO facility.

Lufthansa Group plans to bring TAP Air Portugal into its multihub system within 18 months of regulatory approval as it targets South Atlantic growth, notably to Brazil.

SunExpress now expects to prioritize fleet renewal over growth in 2027 after high fuel costs forced the Turkish-German leisure carrier to adapt its plans.

Wizz Air says its deep fuel hedging provides a competitive edge as the Middle East conflict prolongs and spot prices stay high.