Airlines & Lessors

US-Bangla plans to lease 21 Boeing aircraft by 2027, expand routes across Asia and the Middle East and add widebodies for long-haul growth.

Air France-KLM trims 2026 capacity outlook as fuel price hikes linked to Middle East conflict hit profits, leading to a €61 million net loss.

A Qantas executive has explained how the airline is starting to deploy its new Airbus A220s and A321XLRs on international routes.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a massive program to overhaul Washington Dulles International Airport at a cost of $22.5 billion, which will partially be paid for by United Airlines.

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

Fleet rightsizing efforts at Frontier Airlines are largely complete, one piece of a plan designed to focus on core fundamentals in pursuit of sustained profitability.

AerCap sees strong demand for aircraft and engines, orders 15 Boeing 787-9s, and raises earnings guidance as airlines extend widebody service lives.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa bid for TAP minority stake, aiming to expand Lisbon’s hub and strengthen Europe-Latin America and trans-Atlantic routes.

Ethiopian Airlines reports record $9.1 billion in revenue, expands routes, adds aircraft and plans a new mega hub to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.

ANA orders eight Embraer E190-E2s to lease to IBEX under ACMI deal, expanding Japan’s regional aviation network.

Porter Airlines secures BNDES financing for 19 Embraer E2s, advancing its fleet expansion while refreshing Dash 8-400 cabins with TiSeat 2v seating.

JetBlue expands its Fort Lauderdale hub, adding routes to the Caribbean and Latin America, capitalizing on Spirit Airlines’ exit and boosting connectivity.

Comac completes the maiden flight of the C919-600, a high-altitude variant designed for operations on the Tibetan Plateau and other elevated regions.

Air Europa will begin Barranquilla’s first nonstop link to Europe in December, adding a third Colombian destination to its Madrid network.

The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.

While Fiji Airways plans to boost fleet utilization for short-term growth, it is also eyeing additional widebody aircraft in the medium term.

Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.

JetBlue Airways believes planned initiatives will support a 2027 return to sustained operating profitability, as it expects to capitalize on an upcoming launch of domestic first class as well as the recent exit of Spirit Airlines.

ITA Airways expands its South America strategy, adding routes and shifting its fleet from A330-900s to A350-900s for greater range and capacity.

Delta begins receiving SAF at MSP via a new blending facility, advancing its goal to use SAF for 10% of its fuel needs by 2030.

Willie Walsh reflects on IATA’s challenges, Boeing’s turnaround and the airline industry’s path to net zero as he prepares to lead IndiGo.

With its long-awaited plans to reform the EU’s emissions trading system finally in the open, the European Commission has managed to disappoint both the airline industry and environmental campaigners.

Domestic air travel leads Africa’s passenger traffic as Cairo strengthens its position as the continent’s top aviation hub, AFRAA report shows.

Asky adds two Boeing 737 MAX 8s, expands routes and calls for better African airport infrastructure to support growth and regional integration.

China Southern Airlines plans to enter the Ethiopian market in October, launching flights to the capital Addis Ababa.