Air Transport

As North American airlines replace legacy A330, 767, and 777 fleets, Flight Friday looks at total flight cycles for the region's largest widebody operators.

A new national airline for Benin is nearing takeoff, after Amazone Airlines received its AOC from the country’s aviation regulator.

One of Europe’s largest MRO providers has said that it is close to returning to pre-pandemic profit margins as demand for engine work continues to surge.

Fastjet Mozambique is set to begin operations in the second half of 2026 as part of a broader strategy by Solenta Aviation Mozambique to expand its footprint.

Although ATR has shelved the ATR 42-600 STOL variant, the OEM says it is in contact with operators using short runways to offer possible solutions.

Embraer has signed an MOU with India’s Hindalco Industries that could result in the Brazilian OEM sourcing aerospace-grade aluminum from the South Asian nation.

Air Niugini has appointed its next leader to oversee the carrier’s development and fleet renewal, although it has also canceled its Boeing 787 orders.

DFW's CEO says the One-Stop Security pilot program, allowing connecting international passengers to bypass security re-screening, has proven successful at DFW.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Editors are joined by Richard Aboulafia to discuss airliner production after Airbus shared its delivery targets for this year and Boeing updated its suppliers.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

The FAA is phasing out a major radar modernization program that is running late and well over budget.

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has forged an agreement with lessor aircraft Avolon to acquire 24 aircraft.

SAF producer LanzaJet has secured $47 million in the first close of an equity investment round targeted at raising a total of $135 million.

Southwest Airlines remains “optimistic” that its first Boeing 737-7s will arrive late this year and enter service in early 2027, a top executive said.

Airlines that serve the Venezuelan market are used to a certain level of unpredictability, and 2026 has been no different.

Avmax Group is experiencing significant growth in Africa, driven by a surge in leasing, sales, and aftermarket support for turboprop and regional aircraft.

Air France-KLM expects full-year capacity to rise by 3-5% this year, the airline group said as it posted full-year results for 2025.

Ethiopian Airlines plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April.

On location in Toulouse, Aviation Week's Jens Flottau and Robert Wall discuss the implications of Airbus' latest results.

Newcastle International Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport remain unlinked by nonstop service, despite sustained demand that suggests a viable opportunity for airlines willing to reenter the market.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

According to its latest guidance, Airbus is finally revising downward its targets for the A320neo family, but not by much.

Vietnam Airlines is adding Boeing aircraft to its narrowbody fleet, disclosing a firm order it has placed for 50 737-8s.