Aviation Daily

By Sean Broderick
A preliminary NTSB report on the March 22 fatal collision at LaGuardia adds details to the accident sequence but little new insight into the breakdowns that set it up.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom “looks forward to doing more with Alaska going forward” but is not confirming immediate changes to their existing relationship.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
JetBlue signed agreements at MRO Americas covering drone-based aircraft inspections, component maintenance, predictive analytics and cockpit upgrades.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The Southern African nations of Botswana and Namibia plan to establish a joint national airline, according to Botswana’s government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As EU policy measures aim to alleviate war-related fuel price pressure on the industry, discussions over another area of air transport rules—passenger rights—rumble on.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
ACSS, Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services and Innovative Aerosystems will partner to develop an ADS-B In retrofit package for the Boeing 757 and 767.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated additional aircraft, organizations and individuals connected to Iran’s Mahan Air for sanctions.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
China’s Shaphargroup has selected Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology for a planned facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Rotterdam.
Emerging Technologies

By Ella Nethersole
Nigeria’s federal government is considering debt relief measures as domestic airlines struggle with the Jet A1 fuel crisis that has threatened flight operations
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Wizz Air has no plans to reduce capacity in the coming weeks, even as fuel prices soar and other industry players voice concerns about a possible fuel shortage.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
Airbus has completed the first main deck cargo door for the A350F, the widebody’s freighter variant it plans to fly in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
ITP Aero is further expanding its Pratt & Whitney GTF aftermarket position with new component repair capabilities related to two variants of the engine family.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
In his first interview since the latest Gulf crisis began, Emirates President Tim Clark was bullish on his airline's recovery prospects.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
CFM International will deliver more than 2,000 Leap engines in 2026, against a backdrop of increasing raw material prices and sustained demand.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
China Express Airlines is reallocating proceeds from a prior capital raise so that it can buy more Comac C909 regional jets.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
The global average jet fuel price fell 6.7% last week to $184.63/bbl, compared to $197.83/bbl the previous week.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Lori Ranson
Aeromexico is working closely with its joint venture partner Delta Air Lines to ensure it has access to fuel on long-haul international routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Boeing provided a distinctively upbeat outlook for its finances, with its CFO setting expectations of “significant growth beyond” $10 billion in annual free cash flow next decade.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
Boeing says certification of the 737-7 and -10 is in its final phases and remains on track for later this year but first deliveries will not begin until 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
United CEO Scott Kirby is unconcerned that a potential government bailout for Spirit Airlines will affect top legacy carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Helen Massy-Beresford
In a bid to help the European aviation sector deal with the fuel crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict, the EC is taking steps to ensure operators have access to jet fuel.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa is advancing the integrated planning of the group’s short-haul networks to mitigate the effects of the closure of Lufthansa CityLine.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto said the airline is in a solid position in terms of fuel supply as well as its hedging position for the upcoming months.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways have increased their fuel surcharges and have tweaked their formulas for determining the surcharge levels.
Airlines & Lessors