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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.

An analysis of the world's top 20 cargo airports in 2025 shows that total freight volume was 3% higher than in 2024 and 1% above the previous record level of 2021.

In March, commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing were down on the same month in 2025 but widebody deliveries went up.

Low-cost carriers further along in terms of fleet modernization should feel less impact from the elevated oil price whereas those with older equipment are potentially more exposed.

The 2026 Commercial Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast shows that demand in North America will account for about a fifth of the global engine maintenance market for the 2026-35 period.

While most Gulf airlines have aircraft parked at their home bases or temporary hubs in neighboring countries, Qatar Airways has moved its aircraft to Spain.

After years of challenges, Boeing has emerged as the leader among aerospace manufacturers in 2025 when measured by turnover.

Aviation Week has learned that the Iranian commercial fleet is down by at least six airframes since Israel and the U.S. began their bombing campaign on Feb. 28.

Commercial single-aisle aircraft deliveries at Airbus and Boeing picked up in February after a slow start to the year while widebody shipments were down on 2025.

The price of jet fuel has experienced significant increases since the Feb. 28 attack by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.

Aviation Week aircraft utilization data reveals to what extent different Middle Eastern airlines' operations have been affected since the start of Operation Epic Fury.

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.7% last week to $99.85/bbl, compared to $100.57/bbl the week prior.

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.3% last week to $111.01/bbl, compared to $111.30/bbl the week prior.

The global average jet fuel price fell 5.5% last week to $109.66/bbl, compared to $116.01/bbl the week prior.

Recently reported traffic performance for the leading Chinese carriers shows a strong performance for the last quarter of 2023.

Data extracted from AWIN's 2024 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast shows over 6,250 engines will be active at the end of 2033 in Latin America.

As bad as it is for Boeing, it could have been a lot worse. Listen in as our editors discuss the Alaska Airlines midair blowout.

Conferences and events for professionals in the aviation community.

Scheduled Airline Capacity Through September 2023 (Updated Nov. 8, 2022).

How the in-service fleet for Airbus and Boeing will look at the end of 2023, 2028 and 2032.

Japan’s lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions boosts the prospects of increased international travel to/from the country.

The jet fuel price index ended last week up 5.5% at $139.1/bbl, compared to $131.9/bbl the previous week.

The worldwide need for dedicated freighters will grow to 2,000 aircraft over the next decade, according to Aviation Week Network’s 2023 forecast.

The jet fuel price index ended last week down 7.3% at $144.5/bbl, compared to $155.8/bbl the previous week.

Just six commercial aircraft were delivered in the 12-day period; five from Boeing and one from Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation.