Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Politics has returned to airline decision-making, potentially leading to suboptimal fleets and higher pricing.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Guy Norris
Next-generation engine testing is ramping up as Airbus readies for scaled aircraft performance-level evaluations of its open-fan propulsion system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Embraer is enhancing its focus on the Indian aviation market with a new office and promoting its E-Jets to boost connectivity.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By William Moore
South Africa's Airlink is set to take 10 E195-E2s from lessor Azorra by the end of 2026—Carbon Analysis explores what effect this might have on its efficiency.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Graham Warwick
The UK is extending its funding support for commercial aerospace R&D, providing £2.3 billion to 2035 through the Aerospace Technology Institute program.
Emerging Technologies

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines has signed two lease agreements supporting the fleet renewal and long-term growth objectives of its LCC subsidiary AJet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Kenya Airways has been courting Air Tanzania as a cargo partner, while SAA Cargo seeks to reignite its strategic cooperation with the Kenyan flag carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Sean Broderick
The exchange of military strikes between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a rapidly evolving series of commercial airline operational changes in the region.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
BermudAir has taken delivery of a second Embraer E190, bolstering its operational integrity as the airline continues to broaden its network.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has committed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for 10% of its engine testing,
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
A French union representing air traffic controllers has filed a strike notice for the start of the French school summer vacation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
Manufacturability will be a crucial design driver on a next-generation narrowbody, on par with performance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines reports non-binding discussions are being held to assess an investment opportunity in Spain’s Air Europa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Schiphol Group is taking legal action against a solar park located close to Amsterdam Airport, after the facility caused a “blinding glare."
Airports & Networks

By Antoine Fafard
A total of 19 widebody aircraft were delivered in May—13 from Boeing and six from Airbus.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Jens Flottau
Fred Smith, who died June 21 in Memphis at age 80, transformed the airline industry with the hub and spoke model.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
JetBlue Airways plans to exit Miami International Airport and scale back at Seattle-Tacoma as part of a series of network adjustments.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
France is partnering with both Kazakhstan and Malaysia under two separate civil aviation cooperation agreements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

SolitAir has launched its new scheduled services from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Bahrain International Airport (BAH).
Air Transport

Emirates will ramp up operations to Barcelona with the addition of a third daily flight starting from 26 October 2025.
Airports & Networks

Aviation Week Network Staff
All the important data related to King Khalid International Airport in recent years.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Greater Bay Airlines has filed for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption with the U.S. Transportation Department.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Chen Chuanren
Hainan Airlines has received its first Airbus A321neo, marking a gradual expansion of its Airbus narrowbodies amid shifting fleet strategies in China.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Airports & Networks

By Stephen Costley

SKYMARK, Japan plans to order three more 737-10s and now has seven on order (includes two upgraded from -8s), plus seven 737-8s for delivery from FY27; aircraft are to be financed by Atlantis Aviation and some or all of aircraft will be sold/leased back. It has also committed to lease additional six 737-8s (lessor TBA) for delivery starting March 2026.

Air Transport