Air Transport

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

This week Flight Friday looks at Spirit Airlines' aggregated flights (cycles) across its total fleet plotted against its GTF fleet's "ground days" percentage.

Aviation legend Steven Udvar-Hazy plans to retire as Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation on May 2.

Jazeera Airways is to pay compensation to Kuwait’s defense ministry following the 2017 incident involving a tethered military aerostat.

The FAA plans to mandate Boeing-recommended inspections of forward pressure bulkheads on some 980 787s to address production quality problems.

NARTP, Colliers, and the Atlantic Logistic Center are revolutionizing air cargo with innovation, sustainability, and advanced technologies for a smarter future.

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.