Air Transport

By David Casey
Air Sierra Leone will commence flights in December with a route to London Gatwick Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

As Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, Emirates has revealed its nose-to-tail livery dedicated to the league.
Air Transport

Emirates has come out on top as the ‘World’s Best Airline’ amongst 90 global carriers in a recent comprehensive and methodological study by Telegraph Travel.
Aerospace

Saudia Cargo has signed a Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with Swissport International, which will serve as its official ground-handling agent at Nairobi Airport.
Air Transport

Riyadh Air will deploy Sabre’s AI-powered solutions at the forefront of the industry’s transition to a more modern retailing approach.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Pilling
Mohamad El-Hout, his management team and his hardy carrier are in crisis mode, again, at Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines (MEA).
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
Lilium is urgently seeking further rescue options after the German budget committee rejected a proposed €50 million loan guarantee for the startup.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Joe Anselmo, Sean Broderick, Guy Norris, Daniel Williams
It’s been nearly five years since the cutting-edge aircraft first flew, but you won’t fly on one before 2026. Aviation Week’s team explains how we got here.
Check 6

Attending Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, Darwin International Airport (DRW) discussed its collaboration with key stakeholders and plans for international growth.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield, Helen Massy-Beresford, Christine Boynton
Sluggish demand, Russian airspace closure and growing competition from Chinese carriers are affecting airlines from other countries.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
With Aviation Week Events MRO Europe coming up in Barcelona, Spain, Flight Friday looks at how Europe is faring compared to 2019.
MRO Europe

By Ben Goldstein
After Universal Hydrogen went bankrupt over the summer, many observers compared its fate to rival hydrogen-electric startup ZeroAvia.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Guy Norris
Boeing’s dramatic company “reset” announcement on Oct. 11 included plans to terminate 767-300 commercial freighter production in 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Biró’s removal occurred after the ITF in September condemned Argentina’s government for filing extortion charges against the union leader.
Airlines & Lessors

JETBLUE is expected to retire its E190 fleet by September 2025 in favor of A220-300s as replacements.

Air Transport

TRANSAVIA FRANCE took delivery of new LEAP-powered A320neo (12331) on lease from Avolon.

Air Transport

HONG KONG SAR GOVERNMENT announced initiatives to bolster its aviation hub with three-runway system.

Air Transport

RYANAIR says it has received only four of 20 already-delayed 737-8200s promised by Boeing for 4Q24 and expects remaining 16 to run into 1Q25. It says it is supposed to get 30 more in March-June, but CEO is not "holding his breath."

Air Transport

STARLUX, Taiwan completed its IPO bidding auction, which was oversubscribed by 115% with capital of US$1b.

Air Transport

Philippe Marie to Chief Executive Officer of Air Tahiti Nui.

Air Transport

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES extended lease of 777-300ER (42101) from Amedeo on behalf of an institutional investor.

Air Transport

FRENCH BEE plans April 30 to begin Paris Orly-Montreal (A350-900).

Air Transport

AVILEASE (Public Investment Fund), Saudi Arabia acquired a 787-9 from BBAM; neither party would comment further.

Air Transport

PLAY announced change to its business model and will significantly cut back capacity on North Atlantic routes in favor of emphasizing services to Southern Europe. It is applying for AOC in Malta to operate 3-4 aircraft at Tenerife.

Air Transport