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By Robert Wall
United Airlines is cutting capacity to protect the business in the face of surging fuel costs.
Air Transport

By Karen Walker
The fallout from the latest U.S. government shutdown, which affects just one federal agency, the Department of Homeland Security, will likely only get worse.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Newly launched Aero Engine Leasing (AEL) does not see the Iran war hitting demand for popular prior-generation engines, the company said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
High oil prices and constraints on jet fuel refining in the Middle East will cause an “inevitable” increase in air ticket prices, IATA DG Willie Walsh says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
NASA aeronautics enterprise awaits the 2027 presidential budget request with hopes for more stability and a renewed focus on flight research.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

Aviation Week Data Team
Aviation Week has learned that the Iranian commercial fleet is down by at least six airframes since Israel and the U.S. began their bombing campaign on Feb. 28.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Kurt Hofmann
The CEO of Denmark-based leisure carrier Sunclass Airlines discusses fleet planning and network growth ambitions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
IATA expects global demand for air travel to more than double by 2050, with Africa seeing a surge in passenger growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Guyana is developing its aviation sector with the aim of supporting future hub operations, as traffic rises and new routes and infrastructure come online.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
The French government has named Emmanuel Chiva chairman and CEO of aerospace research and technology center Onera.
Emerging Technologies

By Kurt Hofmann
KM Malta Airlines is exploring the possibility of upgauging on its key routes and expects solid summer demand as European travelers may prefer short-haul trips.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
China Southern Airlines has participated in what is described as China’s first full-chain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) uplift.
Emerging Technologies

By Aaron Karp
Two United Airlines Boeing 737-8 aircraft are now based at Guam International as United prepares to replace its 737-800 fleet at the airport by the end of 2026.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis is anticipating the Iran conflict will cause an initial dip in demand, followed by a rebound, mirroring patterns seen when Russia targeted Ukraine.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
UK regional airline Loganair has launched electric aircraft flight demonstrations with Beta Technologies and the UK’s Royal Mail.
Emerging Technologies

By Ella Nethersole
Kenya Airways has signed an interline agreement with South African regional airline CemAir, expanding travel connectivity between East and Southern Africa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
March 20, or 3/20, provides a great opportunity to explore how Airbus A320 utilization has shifted over time.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has named competitiveness as the “overriding objective” of Europe’s new aviation strategy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
Lufthansa is close to placing a follow-up order for new widebody aircraft with either Airbus or Boeing, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has kicked off a rulemaking that will expand mutual recognition of non-U.S. maintenance organization certificates through bilateral agreements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European airline CEOs meeting in Brussels say mandates imposing the use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) should be delayed.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair is experiencing a short-term spike in demand for short-haul bookings, as consumers seek alternatives to travel through or to the Gulf.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Sales of certain spare parts and other short-cycle commercial aftermarket activity face near-term risks from the Iran war.
Supply Chain