European airlines are worried that they will not be able to secure enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to comply with tightening European mandates, but they insist that does not mean they are giving up on their industry-wide 2050 goal.

Air France-KLM is eyeing a potential investment in Air Europa and is in discussions with the Spanish leisure carrier’s owner Globalia, CEO Ben Smith says.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Aviation executives believe that despite the increased point-to-point capabilities of new-generation aircraft, they will not diminish the role of hub airports.

Government-owned Lao Airlines reportedly plans on receiving one Comac C909 aircraft as early as the end of March.

European airlines say a 2030 mandate for SAF uptake may need to be delayed because there will not be enough of the alternative fuel available.

Indian carrier IndiGo says its future fleet of Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft offers unique route development opportunities and a compelling business case.

VietJet is planning an expansion into Europe and expects to launch its first routes to the region before the end of the year, with the U.S. also on the horizon.