Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Vietjet Air is preparing to resume flights with the Comac C909, a little under two months after suspending operations with the Chinese regional jet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
Lufthansa Technik debuted its high-definition touchscreen in the surface of a folding tray table at the Dubai Airshow. See how you can watch a movie, order food or read.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Stephen Costley

SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL closed 10-year, $750m senior unsecured bond offering, its 11th bond offering since 2016.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

Kevin Richter to Vice President of Finance of American Airlines.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

AIR BUSAN plans December 31 to begin Busan-Hanoi (A321).

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

SAI AIR, Germany took delivery of two Tecnam P2012 Treveller aircraft to launch services at Lahr and Nürnberg.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

IBERIA plans March 29 to begin daily Madrid-Newark (A321XLR).

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

PNG AIR agreed to lease ex-Green Africa Airways ATR 72-600 (1047) from ACIA Aero Leasing, increasing its ATR fleet to nine following delivery of two ex-Garuda -600s (1149/1152) from ACIA as previously announced in SpeedNews.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

FRONTIER took delivery of GTF-powered A320neo (12982) on lease from BOC Aviation under multi-aircraft SLB deal.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

ITA AIRWAYS agreed to lease five new A220-300s from Aviation Capital Group; first (55397) was delivered.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

T'WAY AIR, South Korea leased ex-Biman 737-800 (37934) from Macquarie AirFinance.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

AVIATOR signed multi-year deal with Tunisia's Nouvelair for full handling services, including pax handling, ramp handling and de-icing, at Helsinki.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

UNITED AIRLINES took delivery of new 737-9 (43455) on lease from DAE, completing SLB deal for 10 aircraft.

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

ROYAL AIR MAROC plans in June 2026 to begin Casablanca-Los Angeles (787).

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

Veronika Špaňárová to Chief Financial Officer of Wizz Air (effective February 1). Ian Malin was appointed Chief Commercial Officer.

Air Transport

JSX

By Stephen Costley

JSX plans December 19 to begin Santa Monica, CA-Las Vegas (ATR 42-600).

Air Transport

By Stephen Costley

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES plans to begin daily Ontario, CA-Honolulu on June 4 and Burbank-Honolulu on August 4 (737-8).

Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Airlines wanting to participate in the EU’s new flight emissions label (FEL) have until Feb. 1, 2026, to register their interest.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick
Boeing 737 Next Generation operators have until Jan. 9, 2026, to inspect affected aircraft for cross-fed brake hoses, a new FAA airworthiness directive states.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
While only a few airlines have re-entered the India-mainland China market, there is significant potential for more air service growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The EU has given the formal go-ahead to negotiate the harmonization of the UK and EU emissions trading systems, which could simplify compliance for airlines.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Latvia-based wet-lease operator SmartLynx Airlines has ceased operations, the operator confirmed in a LinkedIn post.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
The advent of solid-state batteries in the automotive sector could precede their emergence in aeronautics by just a few years, according to the CEO of Aura Aero
Emerging Technologies

By Swaati Ketkar
Safran has opened a new Leap MRO facility in Hyderabad, India, which will eventually have capability to maintain up to 300 engines annually.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
For around 25 years, Vienna Airport has fought for the right to build a third runway, but those running the airport now no longer see it as necessary.
Airports & Networks