Air Transport

Saudia Cargo will add two Airbus A330-300P2F converted freighters to its fleet later this year under a wet lease agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings.

A Danish company owned by the boss of ACMI and charter operator Jettime is bidding to become the majority owner of Ireland’s CityJet.

Former NTSB leaders say the U.S. Transportation Department and the FAA need to act quickly to finally require cockpit video recorders in commercial aircraft.

Deliveries from the three smaller commercial airliner manufacturers fell in the month of July as ATR, Comac and Embraer all saw month-on-month declines.

Asman Airlines has secured financing to acquire two prior-generation narrowbodies through its parent company Airports of Kyrgyzstan Holding.

Star Air continues its fleet growth with the delivery of two more E175s from lessor Azorra, with two further aircraft scheduled for delivery in coming months.

As Airbus and Boeing increase narrowbody production and deliveries, the gradual ramp-ups mean maintenance spending on older platforms continues to be strong.

Starlux is boosting its presence in the U.S. market with an interline deal with American Airlines and broadening its own network between Taiwan and the U.S.

El Al is calling on Israel to reject any plan for Wizz Air to have a base at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, warning that it would harm national resilience.

Wizz Air is doubling down on its largest market by launching 16 new routes from four Italian airports as low-cost operators grow in the country and competition between them continues to intensify.

Azul sees some relief in foreign exchange rate pressure, which was one factor leading to the carrier seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May.

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

A developer of electric powertrains is championing an aircraft architecture that could reduce fuel burn on very-short-haul regional and private flights by 90%.

Air Canada is preparing to cancel roughly 500 flights Aug. 15 as flight attendants continue strike preparations; government intervention remains a question.

Move over “staycation,” the new travel industry buzzword is “coolcation.”

The global average jet fuel price fell 4.1% last week to $88.09/bbl, compared to $91.82/bbl the previous week.

IndiGo is constructing a new MRO facility that will significantly boost its capabilities at Bengaluru International Airport.

Mesa Air Group is now a single fleet operator of Embraer E175s as its last CRJ crews complete training to fly the E-Jets later in August.

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire Indian MRO provider AAR-Indamer Technics.

Thai AirAsia is continuing to shift its focus to new international and domestic markets to offset softer demand in its more traditional sources of passengers.

FlyDubai expects to take 12 Boeing 737 MAX deliveries this year, but remains 20 aircraft behind its original projections.

APOC says fluctuating lease rates, production scarcity and engine reliability issues impact the CFM International CFM56-5A market.

CMA CGM Air Cargo has confirmed it will be the launch operator for the Airbus A350F freighter, which is due to enter into service in the second half of 2027.

Air Arabia is boosting fleet growth and network expansion across its hubs, with new aircraft deliveries set to drive further market reach in the coming months.

Korean Air is about to complete the first phase of a major lounge expansion program at Seoul Incheon International Airport, as it opens or reopens four lounges.