Airlines & Lessors

Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year, multi-billion dollar engine services agreement, which includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.

Pilot and flight attendant unions at American Airlines are demanding change, turning a critical eye to leadership at the very top.

Carbon Analysis considers what effect Lufthansa's forthcoming new long-haul fleet may have on the airline's current operating efficiency.

South African Airways Group posted a $9.7 million full-year net profit, marking its second year of profitability since exiting business rescue in April 2021.

Cursory cross-checks by the crew caused the tailstrike of a departing Boeing 777-300ER operated by LATAM at Milan Malpensa airport on July 9, 2024.

Saudi LCC flynas has launched flynas Syria, a subsidiary LCC that will be built as a joint venture with the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

Vietnam Airlines will add a new European destination to its network with the launch of service between Hanoi and Amsterdam.

AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly does not see a market for a stretch version of the Airbus A220, dubbed the A220-500.

Sun Country Airlines expects its two newest cargo aircraft to be operational early in the third quarter, further expanding its flying for Amazon.

Airbus started off 2026 with 19 January deliveries—a lower than expected number that may have been affected by a supplier quality problem unveiled in late 2025.

Public charter carrier JSX is eyeing a bold move—adding startup Electra.aero’s EL9 Ultra Short to its fleet once the hybrid-electric STOL aircraft is certified.

Icelandair’s fleet renewal will result in 90% of its aircraft being new-generation models in 2026, comprising Airbus A321LRs and Boeing 737-8s and -9s.

The Slovak government's reduction of air traffic control fees and airports charges has created a boon for Bratislava Airport.

Cathay Pacific has made significant gains in its corporate sustainable aviation fuel program, which is a major factor in the carrier’s increased SAF usage.

American Airlines plans to add a new route to Portugal in summer 2027, using the Airbus A321XLR to open thinner long-haul European markets.

Powerplant availability issues were cited as flyadeal’s most pressing operational challenge, CEO Steven Greenway said at Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East.

The Brazilian airframer wants to take advantage of the huge growth of India’s air transport industry. But regional flying must first become a viable business.

2025 Middle East flight cycles soar, with narrowbody flights up 30% vs. 2019 and widebody utilization showing steady year-on-year growth.

While growing its number of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the year ahead, Allegiant is mulling the timing for its remaining options.

Canadians' reluctance to travel to the U.S. is steadfast a year after the Trump administration began stoking geopolitical tensions between the two neighbors.

Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines will enter the European market this summer with the launch of nonstop service between Taipei and Prague.

The UK's DfT says a carbon labeling system for flights to enable consumers to make more informed choices about sustainable flying should be implemented.

IndiGo is cutting back the European network it launched in 2025, as it takes steps to reduce the potential for disruption in its international schedule.

United and American kick off a fierce battle at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport—one that may have broader implications for other players.

Listen in as editors sit down at the end of Day Two of the 2026 Singapore Airshow to break down what has—and hasn't—happened in commercial aviation at the event.