Air Transport

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Shifting market dynamics create challenges for the ultra-low-cost business model in the U.S.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Allegiant Air has amended its agreement with Boeing for 737 MAX aircraft, adding options and altering the mix of variants to favor the -8200.
Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris
The X-66A will combine the experimental high aspect ratio TTBW wing with the modified fuselage of an MD-90.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Improperly installed CF6-80C2 bearings have been linked to two incidents, including a January 2023 uncommanded engine failure on a new Boeing 767-300 freighter.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
United Airlines’ latest order for 110 aircraft—50 Boeing 787-9s and 60 Airbus A321neos—fills out the carrier’s order book for the latter part of the decade.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
CEOs of large aircraft leasing companies are bullish about their sector’s outlook, despite much higher interest rates and continuing supply chain disruptions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine woes have raised some big questions about how airlines will cope with related groundings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The move is part of the airline's ongoing chapter 11 and restructuring process.
Airlines & Lessors

By Tom Pleasant
Emirates has partnered with Shell Aviation to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Dubai International Airport (DXB) for the first time.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Finnair says demand for travel is holding up against a backdrop of high inflation and rising prices, and passengers are tending to book last-minute travel.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Patrick Healy spoke Oct. 3 as a panelist at IATA’s first World Sustainability Symposium, being held in Madrid.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s largest carrier Aeroflot has formally acquired 17 aircraft from Ireland-based lessor SMBC Aviation Capital via an insurance settlement.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
SkyUp is continuing its international expansion into ACMI and charter flights after Russia's invasion of Ukraine put paid to its previous business model.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The parent company of ANA is suspending its cargo partnerships with Lufthansa and United Airlines to help facilitate its acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
London’s second airport makes the case for a second runway.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
At just 15 years old, Azul is now Brazil’s largest airline, serving over 160 destinations domestically and in the US and Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

Emirates has marked a stellar decade of providing its direct service between Milan and New York.
Airports & Networks

Saudia has revealed its new brand livery during an event in Jeddah.
Air Transport

Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter operations to Warsaw, Poland, effective 1st October 2023.
Air Transport

Air Tanzania has received its first Boeing 737 MAX Jet.
Air Transport

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Reunion-based Air Austral has undergone significant changes this year, with a restructuring plan approved by the European Commission in January.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
A selection of 75 new routes starting around the world in October 2023, including services being launched by the North American majors.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Aeromexico says in a statement it plans to “gradually introduce” the new U.S. routes starting in January 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Tom Pleasant
United Airlines has signed a 20-year deal with Cemvita, a Houston-based start-up that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from recycled carbon dioxide.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel

By Aaron Karp
China Eastern Airlines is launching the Shanghai Pudong-Istanbul route in conjunction with plans to cooperate with Turkish Airlines.
Airports & Networks