The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.
As Pratt & Whitney works through the well-documented issues with its GTF engine and has seen orders slump as a result, data reveals a broader effect on the A320neo backlog.
Data from Aviation Week's database shows the trajectories of Airbus and Boeing's delivery rates and order backlogs since the last Farnborough Airshow in 2024.
ATR, Comac and Embraer collectively delivered more airliners in the first half of 2026 than they did during the same period of 2025, but the performance of the airframers was not uniform.
Boeing delivered 42 737 MAX aircraft in June, giving it three months of 40-plus handovers in 2026 so far—a sign of production stability on the key narrowbody program.
AirBaltic has consolidated its fleet down to nothing but Airbus A220-300s. Carbon Analysis assesses how this gamble has affected the Latvian airline's efficiency.
The COVID crisis precipitated a surge in passenger-to-freighter conversions but various factors have seen the number of jets being reconfigured fall below 2019 levels.
Airbus ratcheted up its commercial aircraft output once again in June, delivering 89 airliners in the month—its highest monthly total of the year so far.
Europe's top three LCC groups have seen available seats rising exponentially in direct correspondence with the introduction of higher-density new generation aircraft.
Following the recent report that China Eastern has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, the Carbon Analysis considers how this will affect the carrier’s efficiency.
Data for airliner utilization in Russia shows a significant drop in flights so far in 2026, with narrowbody flight cycles in May down more than a third year over year.
Although airline revenues are estimated to once again exceed $1 trillion for the third year running, IATA projects net profits will only reach $23 billion in 2026—a significant reduction from the $41 billion the association forecasted last December.
Earlier this year, Lufthansa announced an acceleration in its ongoing fleet retirement that will change its efficiency profile in terms of carbon emissions, but by how much?
Results from Aviation Week’s Tracked Aircraft Utilization show the number of ground days versus flown days for the global Leap and PW1000G-powered single-aisle fleets in 2026.
Boeing has released its commercial orders and deliveries for April, which saw its backlog bolstered by three substantial firm commitments from unidentified customers.
The first quarter of 2026 showcased mixed financial and traffic performance for the four largest U.S. carriers: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
