Breeze Airways

However, several airline leaders cautioned that aviation’s biggest operational headaches will still require traditional engineering and human oversight.

Breeze founder and CEO David Neeleman believes the startup has found its footing and profitability by connecting underserved midsize cities with nonstop flights.

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

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

Breeze Airways is set to expand in Charleston, S.C., as the airport prepares to complete construction of a new concourse by year’s end.

Breeze Airways doesn’t see an immediate need for a -500 variant of the Airbus A220, concluding the extra seats aren’t necessary for its network profile.

“Strong and growing demand” for small narrowbody jets (SNJs) was behind Azorra’s purchase of fellow lessor DAE’s portfolio of Airbus A220s, according to a senior Azorra executive.

U.S. carrier Breeze Airways unveiled San Jose, Costa Rica, as its fifth scheduled international destination, with flights from Tampa slated to begin in October.

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Without dismissing potential for further industry consolidation, airline founder David Neeleman says he does not see a transaction in the cards for Breeze Airways.

Nigerian regional operator Enugu Air has expanded its services with the arrival of a new Embraer 195.

February will see Air Transat enter the Brazil market for the first time, Porter launching service to Nassau and American flying to Bimini, among other routes.

Serial airline entrepreneur and Breeze Airways founder David Neeleman is adding two Learjet 45 midsize business jets to Breeze's fleet for an important purpose.

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) filed a lawsuit against Breeze Airways, alleging the carrier has negotiated with its pilots in “bad faith.”

Small narrowbody jets are increasingly tackling distances that would have been thought impossible by previous-generation regional jets.

As the two newcomers try to develop secondary markets, Breeze appears to be faring better, but Avelo’s recent Embraer E2 order opens a new chapter.

Breeze Airways has received a U.S. flag carrier certificate from the FAA, enabling the carrier to launch service to three near-international destinations in early 2026.

After decades of building robust domestic route maps, U.S. airlines must be creative with their network strategies.

U.S. ULCC Allegiant Air will become the second airline to add Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to its network in early 2026, following Breeze Airways.

Spirit Airlines and JetBlue are both eyeing essential air service markets with interest but taking different approaches to add the underserved communities.

David Neeleman, the CEO and founder of US startup Breeze Airways, is regarded as one of the industry’s most innovative and influential leaders.

Breeze Airways wasted little time in adding Hollywood Burbank Airport to its route map after Avelo Airlines opted to cease its West Coast operations.

Breeze Airways has taken delivery of three Airbus A220-300s covered under a sale-leaseback arrangement with High Ridge Aviation.

Breeze Airways is moving closer to launching its first scheduled international routes after receiving approval from the U.S. Transportation Department.

U.S. carrier Breeze Airways will add two new airports to its network, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida.