Air Transport

A new airport under development in Delhi is set to officially open on Oct. 30, according to a senior government official.

Commercial narrowbody deliveries came to a total of 96 units in August, equaling the output of the previous month but with Boeing contributing a greater share.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary outlines fleet adjustments throughout the entire network.

Etihad Airways will relaunch service to Damascus in June 2026, its first flights to Syria in almost 14 years.

Aegean Airlines said it expects accelerated inspections of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to be completed by early 2028.

Embraer says Africa has significant potential to improve air connectivity between its cities, offering both economic growth and an enhanced quality of life.

A research paper found that Shanghai’s two airports generated the largest economic gains for surrounding city regions in 2024.

Satair plans to provide expendable material management services for Philippines-based carrier Cebu Pacific’s fleet of Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.

U.S. airlines will closely watch the reception of American customers to new ATR turboprop service being launched by JSX in late 2025.

Southwest Airlines is in the initial stages of evaluating what a long-haul operation might look like as it works to meet evolving customer needs.

Beyond fixing the supply chain and production execution, the industry must reconsider how profits are shared across the value chain.

Allegiant Air will cease all operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in early 2026, marking the end of a 17-year presence at the airport.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that if Boeing cannot certify the 737-10, he has no interest in taking more 737-8-200s.

IATA’s top executives have outlined the key issues they will raise at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal.

Global navigation satellite system interference is a major concern for the airline industry and Asia-Pacific carriers are among those grappling with this issue.

Delta Air Lines has signed on to help Maeve Aerospace in the development of the Maeve Jet Series 500 (MJ500) regional aircraft.

Hassana Investment Company and AviLease have announced a new aircraft leasing joint venture.

Aircraft asset manager Airborne Capital is preparing a new partnership with maintenance provider MRO Japan to improve end-of-lease services for clients.

Allegiant Air will cease all operations at Los Angeles International Airport in early 2026, marking the end of a 17-year presence at the airport.

Gulf Air has appointed former airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss as its new CEO effective Nov. 4, marking a significant leadership shift for Bahrain’s national carrier.

Aer Lingus will launch nonstop flights from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham International Airport next summer, expanding its footprint in the U.S. southeast.

Volga-Dnepr Group—once Russia’s largest cargo carrier—appears to have avoided nationalization and could be sold to a new private owner.

Malaysia Airlines and Qantas have reached a new codeshare agreement that will expand network opportunities for both carriers.

Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop an SAF industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub.

A total of 20 widebody aircraft were delivered in August, pushing twin-aisle deliveries for the year to date more than a third higher than at the same point in 2024.