Air Transport

Like many other major Asia-Pacific carriers, Qantas Airways is considering the next widebody orders it will have to place to address long-term fleet renewal.

EVA Air resumes nonstop Taiwan-India flights in December, connecting Taipei and Delhi five times weekly to meet growing demand and economic ties.

Cathay Pacific plans to order nearly 50 more aircraft, aiming for a 300-strong fleet by 2033, driven by Hong Kong Airport’s three-runway expansion.

EasyJet and Apollo Global Management have reached agreement on a £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion) deal to buy the UK LCC, after rival bidder Castlelake walked away.

Wizz Air posts a $229 million fiscal first quarter loss as fuel costs rise and capacity grows, while shifting focus to shorter European routes and domestic markets.

El Al posts strong second quarter results, overcoming challenges from the war with Iran, higher fuel costs and exchange rate pressures.

Lufthansa has joined Emirates with plans to reject early-built Boeing 777Xs, the company’s CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed.

Incheon International Airport Corp. has secured a 35-year concession to develop and operate the new Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan.

Australia’s Alliance Aviation Services has renegotiated its wet-lease deal with Qantas, and it will reduce the number of aircraft covered by their agreement.

U.S. airlines touted record revenues during the second quarter on strong demand and fare hike resilience—but a divide remains in place.

The Middle East conflict and fuel price crisis hit European carriers’ first-half profitability.

Allegiant evaluates expanding its MAX options, leveraging Sun Country’s network and fleet integration to boost efficiency and growth.

Boeing’s prolonged effort to win approval for its last two 737 MAX variants will pay off by boosting the entire family’s appeal to customers, the chief executive of the largest lessor believes.

Air Astana Group projects zero Pratt & Whitney GTF engine-related groundings by 2027, realigns capacity to India and China and reports a net loss despite revenue growth.

Suppliers weigh risks and opportunities as Airbus and Boeing prepare next-generation single-aisle (NGSA) aircraft, with propulsion decisions expected by 2030.

Emirates and SAA expand codeshare deal, adding nine new African routes and enhancing connectivity across South Africa and neighboring countries.

Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines head Tewolde Gebremariam to succeed current CEO Campbell Wilson.

Cathay Pacific posts strong first-half results, but geopolitical uncertainty and rising fuel costs cloud its outlook for the second half.

LATAM Airlines Brazil has unveiled the first phase of its planned Embraer 195-E2 deployment.

Singapore Changi Airport Group, together with ground handler SATS, has introduced autonomous wheelchairs for passengers with reduced mobility.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 5 August 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.

Swiss and Austrian Airlines face high costs and geopolitical challenges, but Swiss stays profitable while Austrian adjusts routes and fleet for recovery.

Lufthansa Technik posts double-digit revenue growth in H1 2026, driven by external customer work, despite margin pressures and supply chain challenges.

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan joint venture, selling its 33.3% stake as the carrier plans a rebrand and reshuffles its ownership structure.