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Qantas is reportedly considering ordering more widebody aircraft to extend its long-term fleet upgrade plans.

Latecoere is readying to offer composite-material aerostructures to Airbus, targeting reduced weight at affordable costs on the airframer’s NGSA.

As EasyJet attracts potential takeover interest from investment firm Castlelake, analysis of the airline's network highlights both the strengths that may attract investors and the challenges it faces in an increasingly competitive European market.

A group of European aviation bodies has appealed to the European Union’s leadership not to expand the scope of the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

IndiGo is suspending routes to six of its Asian destinations in its latest step to reduce capacity due to a tough operating environment.

The memorandum of understanding is intended to leverage the geographical advantages of the airlines’ respective hubs in Delhi, Mumbai and Riyadh.

Loong Air has received approval from the Shanghai Stock Exchange for its IPO application, making it the first privately owned Chinese airline in eight years to be permitted to list.

In conjunction with Aviation Week’s upcoming Engine Leasing, Trading and Finance Europe event, Flight Friday looks at engine flight hours utilization on the Boeing 787 fleet.

China Southern Air Logistics, the cargo unit of China Southern Airlines, and FedEx Express have signed an MOU “formally establishing a strategic relationship.”

Operators want to introduce newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft into service to offset rising fuel costs—how many aircraft are manufacturers rolling out?

The Bournemouth Airport-based airline operated a fleet of 10 A340-600 freighters on long-haul routes, making use of the aircraft's 7,900 nm (14,630 km) range.

Passenger traffic across Europe fell in April compared to the same month in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, ACI Europe said.

Global Airlines plans to move its A380 into an MRO facility for its 12-year check “by the end of this year” as the UK startup inches toward commercial operations.

The introduction of Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) has been controversial, with industry players saying the system would cause disruption and long lines at border control.

Saab supplies composite-material ailerons for the Airbus A320 family, and overwing doors for the A321.

South Korea and China have agreed to their first expansion of bilateral air traffic rights since 2019, paving the way for additional passenger and cargo services as travel demand between the countries surpasses pre-pandemic levels.

AirAsia Philippines has paid overdue fees to Philippine aviation authorities, averting a ban on using facilities at some of the country’s airports.

Regarding SAF, some airline executives say high costs, limited supply and scalability concerns have tempered expectations.

The significance of AI's impact on airline retailing centers depends on who ultimately controls it, a senior United Airlines executive believes.

Newly minted oneworld CEO Ole Orvér outlines the challenges facing the alliance.

Airline executives issued a stark message to engine OEMs during a panel discussion, demanding they not deliver products until they're technologically ready.

IATA has pledged to work more closely with the ICAO to advance transparency and integrity in tracking progress of sustainable aviation fuels.

India’s government has announced it will provide funding for oil companies to enable them to essentially cap jet fuel prices for local airlines.

Wizz Air has warned that its Belgrade base could be forced to close from November following regulatory changes introduced by Serbian authorities.

The head of the UAE’s air traffic control service has explained how his country has largely kept its airspace open since the outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf this year.