Airlines & Lessors

The site near Porto will extend Lufthansa Technik’s component repair capacity and is part of the MRO’s global expansion.

Firefly Green Fuels, a Boeing and Wizz Air-backed company that is planning to turn sewage into sustainable aviation fuel, has selected a Turkish engineering partner and is progressing with financing.

Following the recent report that China Eastern has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, the Carbon Analysis considers how this will affect the carrier’s efficiency.

Alaska Airlines partners with Tailsight to use AI for optimizing aircraft work packages and maintenance planning.

As JetZero’s blended wing body demonstrator takes shape, the airframer is touting a new milestone for future certification, as it targets a commercial entry into service in the early 2030s.

IAG has invested in Mako and plans to flight-test the Australian startup’s drag-reducing riblet film this year on an aircraft operated by one of its airlines.

United Nigeria Airlines joins AFRAA to boost regional connectivity while expanding its fleet and MRO capabilities.

VietJet has reportedly taken the initial regulatory steps toward establishing a carrier in Australia to take on the powerful incumbents on domestic routes.

Air China and Singapore Airlines advance toward a joint venture to expand routes between China, Singapore and beyond.

Lufthansa is preparing to launch a large competition for more widebody aircraft, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.

China Southern Airlines has ordered seven Boeing freighters, comprising two 777Fs and five 777-8Fs, becoming the first Chinese carrier to commit to Boeing's latest freighter variant.

Nigeria abandons plans for a national carrier, focusing instead on strengthening domestic airlines and developing its aerospace ecosystem.

London Heathrow airport says the Gulf conflict has led to a 25% drop in its Middle East passenger traffic compared to last year.

Royal Jordanian Airlines is advancing its ambitious growth strategy, aiming to achieve a competitive fleet size and expand its cargo operations with A330Fs.

China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 Airbus A330neos, marking the largest widebody acquisition by a Chinese state-owned carrier in nearly a decade.

Qantas’ planned Sydney-London route will add a new dynamic to what is a very lucrative and competitive one-stop market for airlines between the UK and Australia.

SalamAir launches Vienna flights and eyes Eastern European expansion while managing high fuel costs and fleet reactivation.

Acron Aviation polled 100 U.S. airline management professionals on the ramification of ADS-B In mandate and how it aligns with their most prevalent operational challenges.

Breeze Airways will add Baltimore, Dayton and Trenton to its network with new routes starting in October.

Jetstar has highlighted rising taxes and fees as a reason for the cancelation of two international routes, as airline industry groups criticize such increases in regulatory costs.

SalamAir plans a fleet expansion to 35 aircraft as CFM resolves Leap-1A engine issues and Embraer E195-E2 deliveries loom.

Boeing's CEO believes airlines are more interested in getting current products on time and at quality rather than a next-generation aircraft quickly, but his counterpart at Airbus has a different view.

EasyJet will let Castlelake access its books in the hope of attracting a higher offer from the U.S. investment firm, which saw its fourth takeover bid knocked back.

Thai Airways has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 787 powered by GE Aerospace's GEnx engines, marking a shift away from the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered 787s the airline currently has in service.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s International Remote Baggage Screening program is being extended to two more routes operated by Korean Air.