The UK government eased slot rules to allow airlines that cancel flights due to potential fuel shortages linked to the Iran conflict to not lose their slots.
Spirit Airlines has grounded its fleet and begun winding down operations after talks over a $500 million rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed.
The impact on airlines and potential shortages of jet fuel at some airports could continue for months after the Strait of Hormuz opens and the war in Iran ends.
When costs rise, airlines protect their strongest routes, preserve aircraft utilization and cut their weakest links, which is where regional airports become exposed.
Turkish Airlines chairman Murat Şeker says that while the flag carrier has around 120 GTF-powered A320neo-family aircraft in its fleet, about 40 are grounded.
As it navigates the higher fuel environment, Allegiant Air sees opportunity to potentially accelerate some retirements of older Airbus A320 family aircraft.
GKN Aerospace is turning to additive fabrication as a “big play” to secure positions on next-generation aircraft programs and improve production efficiency.
Air Astana remains unsure of when it can launch its long-planned flights to the U.S. as the airline struggles with the availability of aircraft and airspace.
Kazakhstan’s SCAT increasingly sees the Boeing 737-9 as the method by which to foster growth over its network, as its route map expands to Northern Europe and Asia.
Strong demand for legacy-product services and an expected ramp-up on current-generation platforms helped drive Woodward to raise full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter.
By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Editors discuss recent earnings updates from Airbus and Boeing that saw the duopoly shrug off the Gulf War but note persisting supply chain issues. A freighter battle between the two is also heating up.
