Air Transport

Fueled by growing a freighter fleet, Middle East carriers have clear plans to develop their cargo business, even if disruption in the regions means this is temporarily on pause.

Airlines are making adjustments in response to shifting demand linked to the Middle East conflict, but there is no evidence that a wave of retirements is imminent.

Pratt & Whitney has unveiled its latest round of aftermarket support-strengthening investments.

Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil have announced a new long-term collaboration for MRO services.

Alaska Air Group plans to trim second-quarter capacity to offset a $600 million increase in incremental fuel costs.

Uncertainty remains over whether Congress will provide the $20 billion additional funding needed to install new software technology across the system.

Narrowbody lessor Aircastle has noted that European and Asian airlines are bracing for jet fuel scarcity, but the Iran conflict so far has not impacted its business.

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to “take a look” at what might be done to help LCC Spirit Airlines.

Airbus has introduced a more flexible version of its HBCplus connectivity hardware system.

Asia-Pacific airlines are employing every available strategy to counter the unpredictable swings in fuel prices that continue to complicate their planning.

Passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport declined in the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.

Ryanair Group is now considering Morocco as one of its possible locations for its planned in-house engine maintenance shops.

Aircraft leasing company TrueNoord is accelerating its expansion across Africa.

El Al Israel Airlines is expanding its long-haul network with plans to launch nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that planning beyond the next month is difficult due to fuel supply challenges within Europe caused by the Gulf crisis.