Airlines & Lessors

KLM receives first Airbus A350 as part of €7 billion fleet renewal amid sustainability debates.

Qantas and Jetstar seek approval for three new Indonesia routes following expanded Australia-Indonesia bilateral agreement.

Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft, an Airbus A330-200, less than a year after launching commercial operations.

Wideroe is looking to expand its 50-aircraft fleet, which currently includes De Havilland Canada Dash 8s and Embraer E190-E2s.

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

The debate over Spirit Airlines' LaGuardia slots highlights a key question: should scarce airport capacity go to the highest bidder or serve broader public interests?

Thai Airways has suspended and replaced CEO Chai Eamsiri in the wake of the carrier’s severe operational disruptions caused by flooding in Bangkok.

Romania’s Animawings has suspended flying from Oct. 2 to Oct. 24 after filing for insolvency on Sept. 30 and grounding its A220 fleet.

SalamAir appoints Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as new CEO, replacing Adrian Hamilton-Manns effective October 2026.

KLM Cityhopper will not be adding any new destinations this winter in the face of high passenger taxes and fuel costs.

KLM Cityhopper is ultimately planning to harmonize its 59-aircraft fleet to only Embraer E195-E2s.

Malaysia Aviation Group’s growing ratio of new-delivery widebodies and narrowbodies is helping the carrier improve its fuel efficiency as it grapples with the surge in fuel prices.

United Airlines is expanding its rollout of a new tiered pricing structure, introducing “base” fares for first- and business-class cabins.

HK Express grows narrowbody fleet toward 50 aircraft while eschewing widebodies and extended-range variants now.

Honeywell Aerospace and the City of Phoenix Aviation Department are teaming up to evaluate integrating surface collision prevention technology into airport operations and other ground vehicles.

Animawings enters insolvency under judicial reorganization and grounds its Airbus A220s, citing technical issues and costs.

JAL’s inbound demand remains strong outside mainland China; outbound improves, though below prepandemic levels.

Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit strengthened bids for TAP stake, emphasizing growth, connectivity and sovereignty.

Are the Boeing 777-8F and the Airbus A350F sufficient to cover future airline requirements? The answer is very likely: no. But both manufacturers have options.

Garuda Indonesia’s improved revenue and lower net losses have been offset by sharply increasing fuel costs, pushing it back into negative equity.

Iberia and Iberia Express sign agreement enabling growth, aircraft additions, and pilot opportunities through 2030.

Intermodal transport is improving passengers’ journeys and cargo efficiency.

Malaysia Aviation Group has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering, an A320-family MRO provider.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed an agreement with Boeing to acquire eight 777-8F and two 777F freighters to support its cargo growth.

The northern winter 2026-27 season kicks off with Finnair's Australia entry, Western Sydney International Airport's passenger debut and several airlines adding long-haul markets.