Aviation Daily

Jet fuel shortages could lead to flight cancellations in Europe by the end of May, the head of the IATA said April 17.

Airlines and major transit hubs across Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea reported double-digit traffic growth in March.

EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage powered version of the Airbus A320neo, clearing the way for entry into service later this year.

Russia’s Tupolev aviation specialist garnered attention when it unveiled its first widebody aircraft concept in early April.

In March 2026, Airbus secured 331 firm aircraft orders, significantly outpacing Boeing and pulling ahead for the year to date.

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.

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.

Gulf carriers are facing up to the reality that the war in Iran is threatening the attractiveness of their region as a tourist destination.

Lufthansa Group is making major fleet cutbacks to deal with both the sharp rise in fuel costs and prolonged and bitter disputes with pilot and cabin crew unions.

South Sudan is moving closer to a bilateral Air Service Agreement (ASA) with Ethiopia following high-level discussions.

Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR has named Damien Proust SVP of engineering and head of design organization, the Toulouse-based company.

Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.

Hunnu Air is planning to introduce Airbus narrowbody and widebody aircraft as part of a push into the European market.

EasyJet expects to report a headline loss before tax of between £540 million ($732 million) and £560 million for the first half of its 2026 financial year.

At AIX, Diehl Aviation is showcasing an improved version of the lav it has been designing for better accessibility, focusing on visual and hearing impairments.

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have new approval from the U.S. Transportation Department for their merger and now expect the deal to close as early as May 13.

Boeing’s is showcasing cabin sustainability improvement projects at AIX, focusing on smarter use of consumables, material recycling and waste reduction.

Embraer's prospects in Latin America in the near term remain uncertain as the region's airlines consider aircraft options.

At the Aircraft Exteriors Expo, Boeing had on display several concepts for smart use of aircrafts' "third space," from sitting areas to full work area pods.

Panasonic Avionics announced at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) that Air Canada has begun running its Astrova IFEC system on one of its Airbus A321s.

Jazeera Airways is planning to offer 60% of its regular capacity in May despite the airspace in its home country of Kuwait still being closed.

ZIM Aircraft Seating is showcasing its new The Frame premium economy seat at Aircraft Interiors Expo.