Israel's El Al will exercise its options for six 787-9s and expand its agreement with Boeing to include additional options to acquire up to six more 787s.

Russia’s Tupolev has unveiled its first widebody aircraft concept, the Tu-454; industry sources say, however, that it is not an active development program.

Caynova is offering seat manufacturers the opportunity to integrate its SkySpa concept for heating, cooling, scenting, neck ventilation and massaging.

Edelweiss Air has adjusted its long-haul program, cutting two U.S. destinations from its network citing rising fuel prices as well as reduced demand for the services.

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

As fuel costs spike and its reorganization plan weathers scrutiny, Spirit Airlines is again facing questions about its ability to emerge from Chapter 11 as a going concern.

The steep increase in oil prices since the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran began is even more acute for airlines, which are seeing costs of jet fuel increase from around $90 per barrel (p/b) to between $180 and $220 p/b.

VietJet Air has signed a lease agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing for 10 Comac C909 aircraft, expanding its fleet of Chinese-built jets to 12.