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The way the EC is arguing its case should not only worry Lufthansa, but others European players that either want to acquire a carrier or want to be acquired.

Among Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and AirAsia, some groups show improvement, while others stagnate or fluctuate.

Air New Zealand has revised its fiscal year profit guidance downwards due mainly to increased pressure on passenger revenue.

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) is set to be the prime contractor for Japan’s hydrogen project, with an engine demonstrator currently in the assembly phase.

Budapest Airport’s Máté Ritter, head of airline development, sees strong potential for further growth in the Chinese market.

The city of San Francisco says the Port, which owns OAK, is infringing on the federal trademark of SFO, which is owned by the city.

Leisure carrier SunExpress aims to grow to 150 aircraft by 2033, when it may consider shifting from its all-Boeing fleet to a dual-manufacturer strategy.

A new FAA policy mandates longer minimum off-duty periods between air traffic controller shifts as soon as possible.

Ascend Airways intends to start operations imminently but finds its growth plans crimped by a lack of available aircraft in the marketplace.

Though the commercial aviation aftermarket grew briskly in the first quarter (Q1), supply chain problems are weighing on the engine segment.

The joint venture would involve the carriers deepening their partnership in multiple markets.

This week’s staff movements highlight management changes at New York-based JetBlue Airways and Icelandic carrier Play.

The consortium of six aviation companies aims to accelerate the use of recyclable materials, especially carbon fiber and aluminum, from decommissioned aircraft.

In preparation for Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific, this week’s Flight Friday looks at the utilization of the top five engine manufacturers with Asia-Pacific carriers

Alaska Air Group is unsure how many aircraft it will receive from Boeing in 2024.

Archer Aviation has opened a new regulatory affairs office in Washington as it looks to ramp up lobbying efforts ahead of expected entry-into-service in 2025.

A deadline approaches for external parties to lodge “expressions of interest” in the island nation’s flag-carrier.

Boeing is working to validate recommendations for inspections on 787 forward pressure bulkheads to identify potential problems in the critical subassemblies.

European LCC easyJet expects to be one of the fastest-growing airlines in Europe in summer 2024, as it taps into continuing strong demand for leisure travel.

Air New Zealand looks to trial flights on its electric Alia aircraft with passengers in the future but is uncertain if these will be on the current demo model.

The primary purpose of the new joint program is to serve as a replacement for the L-410 twin-turboprop, production of which was suspended in 2022.

China has wrapped up its first joint research meeting for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft project, following Russia's withdrawal from the project in 2023.

Norse Atlantic Airways’ winter season network will see the introduction of the carrier’s first service to South Africa.

Air India will develop a connecting hub at BLR, which is reporting record passenger numbers for its just-completed financial year.

The industry must be allowed to grow in order to self-finance its transition to greater sustainability—but it must do so responsibly.