Germany’s aviation industry lobby group BDL is demanding sweeping changes to the country’s policy and cost structure to avoid further decline of the sector.

Vietnamese start-up carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has moved a step closer to launching operations after the delivery of its first aircraft.

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue are both eyeing essential air service markets with interest but taking different approaches to add the underserved communities.

Oman Air has extended leases on several 737-900ERs as it gradually expands its route network and copes with continuing engine issues on its newer 737 MAX fleet.

Shenzhen Airlines will launch its first flights to Australia in late December, with new service between Shenzhen and Melbourne.

Dubai-based Emirates has prohibited onboard use of power banks on its flights starting Oct 1.

Syrian Air is to receive up to $250 million for aircraft from a consortium that has put together a larger package to redevelop Damascus International Airport.

Embraer is optimistic about securing additional orders in the Asia-Pacific region before the end of 2025, potentially selling E2s into India for the first time.