Latest Commercial Aviation Content by Aviation Week & Space Technology
May 08, 2026
Rising fuel costs proved too much for Spirit Airlines. What does its exit mean for remaining U.S. carriers, and which one stands to benefit the most?
May 08, 2026
The sweeping U.S. air traffic infrastructure upgrade is expected to improve system reliability and stability, but how much more efficient will it become?
May 05, 2026
How to increase capacity while reducing aviation’s environmental footprint may be among the most discussed matters at Airspace World in Lisbon May 26-28.
May 01, 2026
Editors discuss recent earnings updates from Airbus and Boeing that saw the duopoly shrug off the Gulf War but note persisting supply chain issues. A freighter battle between the two is also heating up.
May 01, 2026
While U.S. airlines navigate high fuel costs by cutting capacity and raising fares, consolidation chatter abounds.
May 01, 2026
While the Iran war presents another black swan event for the air transport industry, airlines appear eager to stick to their orderbooks for now.
Apr 30, 2026
Some airlines are trimming capacity, but no signs suggest a surge in aircraft retirements is in the cards.
Apr 29, 2026
Emirates Airline President Tim Clark rejects European claims for more autonomy in air transport.