Airlines & Lessors

As North American airlines replace legacy A330, 767, and 777 fleets, Flight Friday looks at total flight cycles for the region's largest widebody operators.

A new national airline for Benin is nearing takeoff, after Amazone Airlines received its AOC from the country’s aviation regulator.

Although ATR has shelved the ATR 42-600 STOL variant, the OEM says it is in contact with operators using short runways to offer possible solutions.

Air Niugini has appointed its next leader to oversee the carrier’s development and fleet renewal, although it has also canceled its Boeing 787 orders.

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

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has forged an agreement with lessor aircraft Avolon to acquire 24 aircraft.

Southwest Airlines remains “optimistic” that its first Boeing 737-7s will arrive late this year and enter service in early 2027, a top executive said.

Airlines that serve the Venezuelan market are used to a certain level of unpredictability, and 2026 has been no different.

Avmax Group is experiencing significant growth in Africa, driven by a surge in leasing, sales, and aftermarket support for turboprop and regional aircraft.

Air France-KLM expects full-year capacity to rise by 3-5% this year, the airline group said as it posted full-year results for 2025.

Ethiopian Airlines plans to inaugurate three new domestic airports and launch passenger flights to the destinations by mid-April.

Vietnam Airlines is adding Boeing aircraft to its narrowbody fleet, disclosing a firm order it has placed for 50 737-8s.

Canada’s Porter Airlines will add Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to its network with flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

An unexpectedly low life limit on a key Leap-1B engine part could leave some operators scrambling if CFM’s replacement part plan does not stay on track.

Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has announced a large order for 787-9s, signaling a move into twin-aisle operations not long after commencing commercial services

In 2025, JetBlue averaged about nine aircraft on the ground (AOG) due to Pratt GTF challenges; this year, JetBlue expects a decline to the mid-single digits.

United Airlines believes rival American Airlines' capacity push at Chicago O’Hare is going to accelerate American’s losses in the market.

Air Canada has ordered eight A350-1000s, which sounds like a fool-proof plan to improve efficiency; the Carbon Analysis investigates what effect this may have.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially inaugurated a new facility for RH Aero Systems.

LCC Air Arabia plans to strengthen both its multi-hub strategy and its route network in the coming year, the airline says.

Airlines are calling for a reduction in Spanish airport charges in response to Spanish airport operator AENA’s five-year investment plan.

During this year’s summer peak, Eurowings will supplement its fleet with 19 wet-leased aircraft from three providers, including new partner GetJet Airlines.

Air Canada is expanding its Mexico network for summer 2026, increasing seat capacity by 18% year-on-year as the carrier continues to pivot toward Latin America.

Sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste and distributor World Fuel Services are aiming to make Neste SAF available at more than 100 airports across Europe over the next five years.

Aeromexico warns if regulators do not resolve a dispute on Mexico’s adherence to the bilateral pact with the U.S., its growth next year could be constrained.