Air Transport

AerCap is not interested in a new design from Airbus or Boeing, and CEO Aengus Kelly is confident his company is far from alone.

Frontier Airlines no longer expects to achieve double-digit margins in 2025 and is targeting a return to profitability in the second half of the year.

Global Airlines has appointed former Etihad CEO James Hogan as a strategic advisor, as the startup prepares for proof-of-concept transatlantic A380 flights.

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran.

Emirates said it received its busiest ever presence at the Arabian Travel Market which took place in Dubai earlier this week.

Thailand’s Bangchak Group has opened the kingdom’s first dedicated SAF facility as production capacity continues to ramp up in Asia-Pacific.

As both Airbus and Boeing push to deliver more aircraft to eager customers, they are tackling different sets of issues.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Three of China’s largest airlines announced their quarter one (Q1) 2025 results. #FlightFriday compares Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines' domestic flights versus international.

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.3% last week to $84.63/bbl, compared to $84.89/bbl the previous week.

Hydraulic fluid exposure can contaminate a key flight control data interface on A350s and in extreme cases lead to uncommanded flight control surface movements.

Ryanair, Boeing’s largest customer in Europe, warns that tariff costs may cause it to look beyond its orderbook with the U.S. aircraft manufacturer.

ANA is using virtual technician and pilot training tools to boost training efficiencies as it seeks to grow technical workforce.

A team led by the UK’s Exeter Airport says it has accomplished the first “zero-carbon turn” of a commercial aircraft.

Korean Air plans to build an UAM and aviation safety R&D center with the aim of creating a hub for future mobility and aerospace innovation in South Korea.

The CEO of North America’s third-largest airport outlines expansion of international connectivity as a key strategy.

Air New Zealand has announced a new emissions reduction projection, which will replace a previous emissions target that was dropped last year.

Joy Air, a small Chinese regional airline based out of Xian, has ceased operations following a series of operational and financial difficulties.

The transatlantic market will see a string of new routes during May, with the U.S. majors collectively adding more than a dozen new services to Europe.

Pittsburgh International Airport will significantly expand its on-site solar field, adding 12 acres of panels to more than double the amount of energy produced.

On World Pilots’ Day, Emirates is embarking on its next era of growth and global expansion, with its commitment to welcome over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed significant transformations.

As Airbus and Boeing face up to the new tariff environment it is the European OEM that circumstances continue to favor when it comes to market access in China.

ACMI and charter specialist German Airways is undertaking a rebranding exercise to emphasize its origins and strengthen its image on airport aprons.

Rolls-Royce says it can deal with newly announced tariffs as it stuck to its full-year guidance in a May 1 update on the financial performance of the business.