Airlines & Lessors

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

MTU Maintenance inducted is first engine, a Leap-1B, on July 8.

Fitch warns of liquidity risks for AirBaltic as the Latvian carrier faces mounting debt, weak financial performance and potential restructuring.

Airbus ratcheted up its commercial aircraft output once again in June, delivering 89 airliners in the month—its highest monthly total of the year so far.

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Jet2 says its new London Gatwick (LGW) base is performing ahead of expectations, reinforcing its strategy to expand across southern England.

SAS Chief Executive Anko Van der Werff is set to become Air Canada’s next CEO at the start of 2027, a move that brings him back to the helm of a carrier based in the Americas.

Fastjet has strengthened its regional and international network through two new strategic partnerships with Euroairlines and Etihad Airways.

Frontier Airlines has firmed a previously announced commitment to sell 11 Airbus A321neos to existing lessor Avolon.

The Dammam route is the latest step in FlyAden’s growth since launching operations in November 2025 with a wet-leased Boeing 737-800.

Southwest Airlines has announced new partnerships expanding both its reach and roster of payment options.

Jet2 reports record revenue, strong summer demand and plans for growth with Airbus A321neos while addressing cost challenges and fleet expansion.

DHL raises earnings outlook as air cargo rebounds with strong demand, improved trade conditions and growth in key global corridors despite challenges.

A Boeing 737-400 converted freighter operated by Pakistan's K2 Airways has gone missing over the Arabian Sea during a cargo flight from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan on July 7.

FTAI and AEI partner to deliver 737-800 freighters with engines tailored for cargo, addressing demand for cost-efficient, lower-utilization solutions.

After facing headwinds in 2025, U.S. upstart Avelo appears on firmer footing having secured a capital infusion shortly before handing Embraer a record-breaking E2 order.

Flybondi has halted operations amid financial struggles, supplier disputes and leadership changes as rival JetSmart expands in Argentina.

Saudia Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter fleet with four Boeing 777-200 aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Starlux needs to increase utilization of its A330-900 fleet to improve efficiencies, according to a senior executive at the Taiwanese airline.

Gol receives its first A330 to launch nonstop Rio-New York flights, marking a new phase of international expansion with long-haul routes.

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Wizz Air refocuses its network strategy, improves on-time performance and plans to add Starlink Wi-Fi to its fleet while maintaining ULCC principles.

India's DGCA has granted type certification to the Embraer 190, 195 and 195-E2, expanding the range of aircraft the Brazilian manufacturer can sell into one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.

China Southern Airlines plans to raise up to $2.2 billion through a share offering with proceeds earmarked to support the acquisition of new airliners.