Air Transport

Aegean Airlines is targeting India for its first Airbus A321LR routes from Athens when the long-range narrowbody enters its fleet in 2027.

Spirit Airlines is still feeling the impacts of a challenging pricing environment—which it anticipates will continue “at least” for the duration of 2025.

Premium-heavy offerings by carriers can only be a negative for efficiency, as the same emissions will be released to transport fewer passengers.

Southwest Airlines' new policy on lithium-ion battery chargers and devices was made based on findings flagged by its safety management system (SMS).

In a rare bit of good news this year for Newark Liberty International Airport, an important runway reopened June 2, two weeks ahead of schedule.

International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Luis Gallego has taken up his role as chair of the IATA board.

DTX Group has launched following its chairman Hussein Lookmanjee’s divestment from Drayton Aerospace.

Chinese airlines face mounting profitability challenges due to market overcapacity and intensifying competition from LCCs.

CAE on June 2 named industry veteran Matthew Bromberg as CEO and president effective Aug. 13.

The UK has confirmed that it will proceed with the creation of the UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS).

Air France-KLM and new Saudi Arabian carrier Riyadh Air have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding.

All Nippon Airways is relying on continued strong growth in inbound travel to Japan to provide the demand to match its planned fleet increases.

SUA plans to operate services with leased airBaltic Airbus A220-300s, which the new airline believes to be “an excellent fit for our operational model.”

Cathay Pacific has entered into an agreement with Sinopec to supply SAF to Hong Kong airport to be blended and used for some Cathay flights.

Air France has launched a recruitment campaign for cadet pilots, aiming to attract candidates for a two-year training program.

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Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a pair of new Airbus A350-900s, helping to keep the carrier's growth strategy on track, CEO Mesfin Tasew said.

Taiwan’s China Airlines has announced an interline arrangement with Southwest Airlines .

In its latest update on industry performance, IATA said its 2025 airline financial outlook pointed towards improved profitability from the previous year. Mark Brown reports from Delhi.

Ethiopian Airlines has acquired a pair of new Airbus A350-900s originally destined for Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines.

IATA issued a clear warning about the negative consequences of trade barriers and tariffs. Jens Flottau reports from Delhi.

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.

IAG Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo and MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) are to launch their joint collaboration Global Cargo Joint Business.

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabian new national carrier, is continuing to step up its partnerships ahead of its planned entry into service.

Will Libya gain a new national airline? The country’s government wants one, but details behind the plan are scarce.