Air Transport

Veteran airline exec Andre Viljoen is returning to head Air Mauritius, a decade after he left the Indian Ocean flag-carrier to become MD and CEO of Fiji Airways

IndiGo is accelerating its international expansion with plans to launch service to 10 new destinations.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo from lessor Avolon, as it continues its major fleet revitalization.

An assessment of the annual financial performance of the world’s leading carriers shows record-high results for the 20 largest airline groups in 2024.

The Channel Islands-based carrier is experiencing an aircraft shortage that has caused flight cancellations and implementation of some temporary route cuts.

Rolls-Royce appears to have made good progress with its first engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in mainland China.

Thales and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will set up a Lab to develop new avionics solutions for air traffic management and airport operations.

Ryanair will end all flights to and from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands after failing to reach a new commercial agreement with the airport.

A dual-airport strategy in India’s two largest cities aims to meet the country’s capacity demands.

The transatlantic market between Scandinavia and the U.S. will see growth of more than 3% this summer, helped by the addition of three new routes.

Many well-funded aviation startups have struggled to deliver the breakthrough technologies they were set up to develop. Why is that?

IndiGo has signed an MoU with Bangalore International Airport (BIAL) as part of the airline’s sustained commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Kingdom Holdings Company, a major Saudi Arabian based investment group, is in negotiations to take a substantial equity stake in Global Airlines, the UK-based start-up Airbus A380 operator.

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to collaborate on and develop a training scheme.

IATA has released data for April 2025 global passenger demand, and said that the development of India’s air connectivity in recent years has been 'nothing short of phenomenal.'

IATA's annual general meeting in India comes amid regional political tensions and major uncertainty around global trade, supply chain and demand.

After JetBlue Airways dropped plans to fly between Islip, New York, and Boston Logan, regional carrier Cape Air has unveiled it will operate the route.

Liebherr Aerospace Toulouse is preparing several scenarios for future cabin air systems and airframe anti-icing systems, depending on various energy sources.

Air India’s and IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans have have hit some unexpected roadblocks, and aircraft-makers and suppliers are slowing things down.

A longer and modernized version of the Dornier 328 carries Deutsche Aircraft’s hopes for a revival of the regional turboprop market.

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

With the IATA AGM in India and Aviation Week’s Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance events imminent, Flight Friday looks at Indian narrowbody engine flight hours.

American Airlines has unveiled a new premium-heavy configuration on its Boeing 787-9, marking its first significant long-haul cabin update in more than a decade

Saudi Arabia-based Kingdom Holding Company is in negotiations to take a substantial equity stake in UK-based start-up Airbus A380 operator Global Airlines.

Southwest Airlines is intent on unlocking the value of its lucrative orders with Boeing either through its own operations or by selling its 737 MAX narrowbodies