Airlines & Lessors

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.

Tata Group reports INR 220B loss for Air India, citing supply chain issues, high fuel costs and crash claims as it forecasts a decade-long turnaround.

Singapore Airlines posts SG$76M loss in Q1 of fiscal 2026-27 as high jet fuel prices and Air India losses outweigh record revenue and fare adjustments.

AirAsia X delays its London Gatwick launch to March 2027, citing Middle East instability, disrupting plans to establish Bahrain as a key hub.

European Commission proposals include extending the EU Emissions Trading System to a 5,000-km range.

TAAG Angola’s maintenance and technical strategy as it begins Boeing 787 operations to Europe.

BermudAir plans to take on 10 Airbus A220-300s; Carbon Analysis considers the effect this will have on the young airline's efficiency.

CemAir celebrates 20 years of growth, overcoming regulatory challenges and the pandemic to expand its fleet and forge strategic airline partnerships.

Azorra remains optimistic about Airbus A220s despite airline hesitation over engine upgrades, with Pratt & Whitney retrofits improving reliability.

Turkish Airlines’ Murat Şeker talks to ATW about fleet and network plans.

Air China will become the sole Chinese airline to serve Iceland when it launches flights to Reykjavik later this year.

The next IATA director general will be a woman and someone who has never worked at an airline, a wow moment for an association led by former airline CEOs for most of its history, all of them male and of European descent.

Air India and Saudia have signed a memorandum of understanding to broaden their commercial partnership, deepening cooperation between the carriers.

Changi Airport sees traffic decline as fuel costs impact Southeast Asia routes, while long-haul markets and air cargo show growth amid challenges.

Icelandair will phase out its remaining five Boeing 757-200s earlier than planned—by the end of this year instead of fall 2027—based on a high fuel price outlook.