Aviation Daily

Wizz Air is doubling down on its largest market by launching 16 new routes from four Italian airports as low-cost operators grow in the country and competition between them continues to intensify.

Azul sees some relief in foreign exchange rate pressure, which was one factor leading to the carrier seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May.

A developer of electric powertrains is championing an aircraft architecture that could reduce fuel burn on very-short-haul regional and private flights by 90%.

Air Canada is preparing to cancel roughly 500 flights Aug. 15 as flight attendants continue strike preparations; government intervention remains a question.

Move over “staycation,” the new travel industry buzzword is “coolcation.”

The global average jet fuel price fell 4.1% last week to $88.09/bbl, compared to $91.82/bbl the previous week.

IndiGo is constructing a new MRO facility that will significantly boost its capabilities at Bengaluru International Airport.

Mesa Air Group is now a single fleet operator of Embraer E175s as its last CRJ crews complete training to fly the E-Jets later in August.

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Indian MRO provider AAR-Indamer Technics.

Thai AirAsia is continuing to shift its focus to new international and domestic markets to offset softer demand in its more traditional sources of passengers.

FlyDubai expects to take 12 Boeing 737 MAX deliveries this year, but remains 20 aircraft behind its original projections.

APOC says fluctuating lease rates, production scarcity and engine reliability issues impact the CFM International CFM56-5A market.

CMA CGM Air Cargo has confirmed it will be the launch operator for the Airbus A350F freighter, which is due to enter into service in the second half of 2027.

Air Arabia is boosting fleet growth and network expansion across its hubs, with new aircraft deliveries set to drive further market reach in the coming months.

Korean Air is about to complete the first phase of a major lounge expansion program at Seoul Incheon International Airport, as it opens or reopens four lounges.

Jet2 has bolstered its in-house MRO capabilities by opening a new maintenance hangar at Manchester Airport, England.

American Airlines has asked the U.S. Transportation Department for temporary waivers on certain routes to both mainland China and Cuba this winter.

The 2020 Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act mandated significant changes to how the FAA approves new products and conducts safety oversight.

Air Canada flight attendants and management are bracing for a strike as the airline has asked for government-direct arbitration to help thwart major disruptions

DHL Express purchased 2,400 tons of SAF from the Cathay Group to use on Air Hong Kong flights departing from Seoul Incheon, Tokyo Narita, and Singapore Changi.

Avion Express Philippines has received a temporary operating permit from the Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board.

Pilots at Toronto-based Porter Airlines are now officially represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), broadening the union’s reach in Canada.

AirBaltic narrowed its net loss and posted record revenues for the first half of the year, with forward bookings for the third quarter above 2024 levels.

Passenger traffic data from six leading European airlines for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 show that three of those carriers remain below their 2019 levels.

Zhanjiang Wuchuan Airport is set to receive scheduled international flights following its inclusion in the international aeronautical information system.