Airlines & Lessors
Dec 18, 2018
ManaAir, a new regional airline operation partially owned by United Airlines, has agreed to purchase ExpressJet, setting the mainline carrier up with a purpose-built exclusive partner that it can use to support its hub-feeding growth strategy.
Dec 18, 2018
Indigo Partners, the US-based private equity firm that specializes in ultra-LCCs, is looking to invest up to $75 million in Icelandic carrier WOW Air.
Dec 18, 2018
London Luton Airport has promoted planning and investment director Alberto Martin to the role of CEO, replacing Nick Barton who is stepping down to take up another role in 2019.
Dec 18, 2018
Bankrupt German carrier airberlin’s administrator is seeking damages of up to €2 billion ($2.28 billion) from former majority shareholder Etihad Airways.
Dec 17, 2018
African LCC fastjet has secured a major financial boost that should ensure the continuation of its services.
Nov 20, 2024
Star Alliance member EgyptAir has finalized its latest five-year plan for 2025-2029, paving the way for network and fleet expansion.
Nov 20, 2024
Etihad Cargo is considering exercising options for more Airbus A350F freighters, as cargo volumes—notably from China—continue to ramp up.
Nov 20, 2024
State-owned Congo Airways has resumed operations with a wet-leased KlasJet Boeing 737-800, after all its aircraft were grounded due to maintenance issues.
Nov 20, 2024
Frontier Airlines has announced that in early 2025 it will add 16 new routes, 15 of which are already served by other carriers.
Nov 19, 2024
Nearly 20 years after Spirit Airlines pioneered an ultra-low-cost model in the U.S., the carrier finds itself in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Nov 19, 2024
WestJet is increasing summer 2025 capacity by 10%, supported by the arrival of nine Boeing 737-8 aircraft previously operated by Lynx Air.
Nov 19, 2024
TAAG Angola Airlines expects to begin the modernization of its long-haul fleet in February 2025 when its first Boeing 787-9 is due to arrive.
Nov 19, 2024
The Pakistan government appears to be changing its approach to privatizing PIA after recent attempts to find a suitable bidder were unsuccessful.