Air Transport

Setna iO is opening new MRO locations to support its growing parts trading business.

Tapping into the influx of new-generation engines will demand a high level of liquidity from relatively few players.

The CEO of Russia’s largest airline company Aeroflot Group has shared plans to construct a new engine repair shop at its Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport base.

Wizz Air is seeking to densify its network, shift toward lower-cost secondary airports and build on the maturity of established markets.

Kenya Airways COO George Kamal has outlined the carrier’s fleet strategy as the airline maneuvers through supply chain problems and engine shortages.

Unusually, EU strategy shift mirrors European airlines’ wish list.

Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines.

Turkish Cargo has been honoured with the “Cargo Airline of the Year – Global” award at the 2025 World Air Cargo Awards.

Etihad Airways has launched flights to Prague and Warsaw.

Air India’s transformation strategy is making sound progress on many fronts, CEO Campbell Wilson told journalists during a media roundtable at the recent IATA annual meeting in Delhi.

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury has reaffirmed Airbus’ commitment to launching a new narrowbody around the turn of the decade in an interview with Aviation Week.

Wizz Air says its full-year financial results were “significantly distorted” by the ongoing GTF groundings, but believes it has reached a turning point.

Air China has taken delivery of its first A319neo, joining the ranks of other Chinese carriers to operate the shortened variant of the A320neo.

As engines get more technologically complex, GE Aerospace is investing heavily in making sure maintenance processes are just as advanced.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat has provided an update on protracted narrowbody and widebody order negotiations with Boeing.

Etihad Airways and China’s SF Airlines agreed to form a joint air cargo business under which they will integrate airfreight services and offerings.

Virgin Australia owner Bain Capital is launching an IPO of shares in the carrier, which will see Bain divest a large portion of its stake.

Brazilian airlines have faced tough conditions, reflected in Azul filing for Chapter 11 protection.

During Routes Europe 2025, Groningen Airport Eelde shared its recent charter success and outlined key route development priorities as it positions itself as a growing alternative in the Dutch aviation market.

An onboard fire provides Southwest Airlines with an opportunity to evaluate a carry-on policy change prompted by its safety management system.

WILLIS ENGINE STRUCTURED TRUST (WEST) proposed offering of $524m in fixed rate notes, secured by its interests in portfolio of 62 aircraft engines and two airframes to be acquired from parent WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION.

JETTAINER was selected by WestJet Cargo for ULD management.

PSA AIRLINES (American) expects first (15409) of 14 ex-Mesa CRJ900NGs to enter service in July following cabin upgrade/standardization to 76-seat dual class configuration with inflight connectivity; four more are due by end 2025.

FLYONE agreed to lease two ex-Frontier A320-200s (5526/5581)/two ex-Vietravel A321-200s (6376/6979) from Avolon.

SOLITAIR, UAE agreed to lease two 737-800Fs (TBA) from World Star Aviation for delivery by end 2025.