Air Transport

An unexpectedly low life limit on a key Leap-1B engine part could leave some operators scrambling if CFM’s replacement part plan does not stay on track.

The higher maintenance and repair costs of new-generation engines are making them more expensive to run. What can be done to address this conundrum?

Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has announced a large order for 787-9s, signaling a move into twin-aisle operations not long after commencing commercial services

In 2025, JetBlue averaged about nine aircraft on the ground (AOG) due to Pratt GTF challenges; this year, JetBlue expects a decline to the mid-single digits.

The resolution advisories (RA) dataset maintained by the NTSB has more missing data than actual reports, former NTSB recorders investigator Bill Tuccio reports.

The turboprops market has clearly shrunk, yet ATR plans to make production of its aircraft more efficient and increase its output substantially.

United Airlines believes rival American Airlines' capacity push at Chicago O’Hare is going to accelerate American’s losses in the market.

Finavia is expanding its net zero emissions mission beyond its properties into the supply chains that provide them with goods and services, the company says.

Boeing has supplemented the dedicated 777-9 test fleet with the temporary addition of a production configured aircraft for limited specific tests.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at overhauling parts of FAA type certification, with a focus on eVTOL and AAM aircraft.

Air Canada has ordered eight A350-1000s, which sounds like a fool-proof plan to improve efficiency; the Carbon Analysis investigates what effect this may have.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially inaugurated a new facility for RH Aero Systems.

LCC Air Arabia plans to strengthen both its multi-hub strategy and its route network in the coming year, the airline says.

Airlines are calling for a reduction in Spanish airport charges in response to Spanish airport operator AENA’s five-year investment plan.

All the important data related to Doha Hamad International Airport in recent years.

During this year’s summer peak, Eurowings will supplement its fleet with 19 wet-leased aircraft from three providers, including new partner GetJet Airlines.

Pegasus Airlines has increased its in-house narrowbody maintenance capacity by completing the first phase of building new maintenance facilities in Istanbul.

Daher has signed a new five-year agreement with Airbus Atlantic for the logistics management of the manufacturer’s west hub at its Montoir-de-Bretagne site.

Air Canada is expanding its Mexico network for summer 2026, increasing seat capacity by 18% year-on-year as the carrier continues to pivot toward Latin America.

Sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste and distributor World Fuel Services are aiming to make Neste SAF available at more than 100 airports across Europe over the next five years.

Aeromexico warns if regulators do not resolve a dispute on Mexico’s adherence to the bilateral pact with the U.S., its growth next year could be constrained.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 18 February 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Carpenter Technology's current president and chief operating officer Brian Malloy will become chief executive officer July 1.

Some airlines and other industry representatives are arguing that the Open Skies agreement signed between the EC and the Gulf state in 2021 should be suspended.

Growth across all aviation sectors contributes to elevated risk in terminal-area airspace and requires a multi-pronged approach to ensure safety, FSF says.