Air Transport

Finnair has bought six Airbus A321s that it formerly leased from BOC Aviation at a cost of over €200 million ($219 million).

The Gulf region restores its standing as a global air connector.

With China reopened, travel demand across Asia normalizes.

The concerns have arisen following ramp inspections by EASA personnel of several Egyptian carriers’ aircraft in recent months.

Virgin Australia plans to insource its baggage handling for international operations, as the airline looks to boost its overseas route network.

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has been appointed the Official Carrier for Routes Europe 2024, the leading route development event taking place in the Danish city of Aarhus from April 22-24.

Kuala Lumpur-Singapore ranks as the busiest international route by capacity during 2023 with almost 5 million seats offered between the destinations.

For Turkish Airlines, Australia remains the last continent where it is not operating.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi carried three million passengers in 2023.

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

As the year draws to a close, listen in as editors from across the Aviation Week Network reflect on 2023 and share what they think lies ahead in 2024.

From March 28, 2024, the airline will open service between YYZ and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).

Dominating this week’s top air transport stories include a landmark firm deal from Lufthansa Group for 40 Boeing 737 MAXs.

This week's Flight Friday focuses on two operator groups that have captured recent headlines due to new narrowbody orders.

Airlines and lessors have performed well in 2023, considering the high cost of capital.

As 2024 gets underway, cargo industry executives are closely watching the macroeconomic factors that will affect demand.

Industry titans will continue to sell off businesses, and private equity will continue to play a central role.

The German airline group, launch customer for the 737-100 in 1968, is going full circle, hoping to create flexibility in its fleet.

From new fighters to launchers, airline production ramps to air taxi certifications, 2024 will be a busy year.

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss key industry moments and themes of the year and what they will be watching for in 2024.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOT ASSOCIATION is sending new tentative agreement to its 11,000+ membership for vote.

NAV CANADA reports y-o-y traffic increase of 6% in November 2023.

LATAM AIRLINES GROUP ordered five GEnx-powered 787s to increase its 787 fleet to 46 (41 with Trent 1000s).

BREEZE AIRWAYS took delivery of new A220-300 (55239) on lease from AerCap. It now has 19 A220s.

FEDEX EXPRESS mechanics and related workers launched campaign to join the TEAMSTERS, which is also organizing technicians at Delta.