Air Transport

Aviation Week Network Staff
On Dec. 27, 2025, Russia's aviation authority Rosaviatsia issued its approval of an all-Russian modification of the Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbody.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The European Commission has approved €167.8 million ($197 million) in French restructuring aid to long-haul leisure carrier Corsair under EU state aid rules.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ella Nethersole
Turkish Airlines is investing over $2.3 billion in the construction of a new cargo terminal and inflight catering facility.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced plans to begin construction of a new airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before the end of the year.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Japan Airlines and the operator of Japan’s Shinkansen bullet train network are collaborating to improve cargo flows from eastern Japan to international destinations.
Airports & Networks

Erik Lindbergh
The aviation industry today faces challenges that were unimaginable in 1927, yet the path forward still begins with bold dreams, fortitude and shared conviction.
Emerging Technologies

By Chen Chuanren
Air China closed out 2025 by announcing an order for 60 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, adding to a flurry of year-end Airbus purchases by Chinese carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Customer demand has made the Airbus A321neo the most successful single-aisle aircraft, currently representing 64% of all A320neo-family orders.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
With relatively low entry barriers and short renewal cycles, new entrants to seat-making can more easily find a way to install their seats in an aircraft cabin.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) and Airbus announced that the lessor has placed a firm order for 30 A320neo narrowbody aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan’s EVA Air has announced plans to acquire four Boeing 787-9s, while also extending the lease terms for its 777-300ERs and launching a cabin retrofit.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China’s Juneyao Air and Spring Airlines have separately signed purchase agreements with Airbus to acquire a combined 55 A320neo-family aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Thai Airways has taken delivery of the first of 32 Airbus A321neos, marking another step in the airline’s broader fleet and network modernization program.
Airlines & Lessors

By Stephen Costley

AVELO AIRLINES began twice-weekly Wilmington, NC-Punta Cana, DR (737), Wilmington's first international route.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

AZUL, Brazil reached agreement with Embraer to reduce its outstanding orderbook for 51 E195-E2s to 25.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

AERGO CAPITAL purchased A321-200 (7316; leased to WIZZ AIR) with V2500s from Aircastle.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

ARIF HABIB CORP-led consortium submitted highest bid of US$482m to acquire PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES from Pakistan Government; consortium includes Fatima Fertilizer, City Schools, Lake City Holdings and AKD Group Holding.

Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Pakistan’s government has finally succeeded in finding a buyer for Pakistan International Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Stephen Costley

AVORA AVIATION, Dubai completed debt-financed acquisition of A320-200 (5228; leased to FLY2SKY) with V2500s from an entity serviced by Merx Aviation; acquisition financing was provided by PK AirFinance.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

THAI agreed to lease 10 new LEAP-powered A321neos from AerCap for delivery through 2028; first (12846) delivered.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

CORSAIR received European Commission approval for €167.8m French restructuring aid, consisting of an €80m write-off on loans that were approved by the Commission in December 2020 and €87.8m of additional financing.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

AIR EUROPA plans June 24 to begin Madrid-Johannesburg (787).

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

FITSAIR, Sri Lanka plans January 20 to begin Colombo-Lahore, Pakistan (A320).

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

ANA HOLDINGS launched strategic reorganization of its group-wide cargo business to accelerate decision-making, optimize cost structures and maximize profitability following the integration of NIPPON CARGO AIRLINES.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

COLORFUL GUIZHOU AIRLINES, China took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (12951) on lease from CDB Aviation, completing deal for three (SPNWS; July 5, 2024). It now has 21 aircraft, comprising 12 A320s and nine E190s.

Air Transport