Air Transport

Oman-based LCC Salam Air has signed an MOU with Bahrain-based Gulf Air to explore maintenance capability that does not exist in its home country.

Southwest bag costs were folded into the price of the ticket, which led to its listed ticket prices often being on par with American, Delta and United.

In its first quarter as a public company, engine MRO provider StandardAero saw strong commercial aerospace demand, especially in the engine segment.

The UK supply chain is stymied in financing the investments needed for the short-term production ramp-up and the longer-term push for decarbonization, ADS says.

LCC easyJet is targeting reductions in airport apron fuel consumption, carbon emissions and noise following a successful trial to eliminate the use of aircraft auxiliary power units [APU].

Latvian carrier airBaltic posted a net loss of $128 million, but revenues rose to a record high at the all-Airbus A220-300 operator.

With the opening of a new airport in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, the world’s largest island is now more accessible than ever before.

Riyadh Air CEO, Tony Douglas, is leading a delegation to India for a series of discussions that will explore potential partnerships in a key market for the airline.

Air New Zealand has committed to operating out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) new international terminal.

The Cathay Group achieved a slight gain in annual net profit despite significant softening in yields as fares continue to normalize post-pandemic.

European airlines are gearing up for more consolidation if the TAP sale process is finally launched.

Spirit Airlines has emerged from its Chapter 11 restructuring, having reduced its debt by approximately $795 million.

Retirements in February 2025 came to 30 units, 19% under the same month of 2024.

As of March 2025, 12% of the in-service fleet is classed as being in either parked or parked/reserve status.

The DOT Secretary's roadmap for revamping the U.S. air traffic management system did not touch on equipping aircraft to take advantage of the new technology.

American has opened an Office of Continued Care and Outreach as it shifts to a “longer-term” response following the Jan. 29 crash of American Eagle Flight 5342.

President Trump’s tariff actions are roiling an aerospace labor force that only recently achieved a measure of stability following successive strikes.

Looking ahead, Sun Country expects its cargo revenue to double by this time next year, as Amazon rate increases escalate with aircraft deliveries,

Korean Air will commence the retrofit of 11 Boeing 777-300ER in mid-2025, which will see the introduction of new premium economy seats into the aircraft.

European aerospace players are worrying about the gradual transfer of the supply chain's ownership to non-European actors.

Jackson Square Aviation has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking the lessor's first direct purchase from Airbus.

Europe’s LCCs are adapting to make the best of what they hope will be a good summer peak.

Royal Jordanian (RJ) will start four weekly flights Queen Alia International Airport to Mumbai and Delhi using Airbus A320neos.

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance.

IndiGo will strengthen its presence in Thailand with the launch of its direct flight between Bengaluru and Krabi - effective March 30, 2025.