Airlines & Lessors

Swiss’ new A350-900s will be delivered with the new Swiss Senses cabin installed; the cabin concept will be gradually extended to its A330-300s and 777-300ERs.

Despite gains, the path to aviation net zero looks uncertain.

Vietnam Airlines is looking to dry lease an Airbus A321F as it prepares to launch dedicated freighter operations.

The Somali government will relaunch Somali Airlines some three and a half decades after the flag carrier halted operations during the country's civil war.

Etihad is planning to open a slew of routes using its new Airbus A321LRs over the coming years, opening services that would not be viable without the aircraft.

Delaying delivery of E175s as a result of potentially increased tariffs on Brazilian goods imported to the U.S will negatively impact efficiency at SkyWest.

The first Airbus A321XLR delivered to American Airlines has yet to enter service, as it awaits the supply of seats.

France’s transport minister Philippe Tabarot is not keen on the idea of more taxes for the sector, a position shared by France’s airlines.

Russia's largest carrier Aeroflot Group was forced to cancel about 50 flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport on July 28 after its IT systems failed.

Following the announcement Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will suspend operations starting Sept. 1, Etihad Airways is offering jobs to about 450 affected employees.

Singapore Airlines’ net profit for its fiscal first quarter declined 58.8%, primarily attributable to weakened yield and losses from its Air India investments.

Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves speaks to Aviation Week on the delivery flight of its first Airbus A321LR.

Virgin Atlantic, Vietnam Airlines and Starlux Airlines each plan to expand their long-haul networks with new nonstop intercontinental routes.

Analysis of Airbus A330neo flight hours and cycles utilization data for the first six months of 2025 reveals differing operational trends among the airlines that fly the aircraft the most.

Porter Airlines and Embraer CAE Training Services are expanding pilot training with a new E195-E2 full-flight simulator at CAE's Montreal center.

SkyWest is prepared to be flexible in its delivery schedule as it is unwilling to pay the proposed 50% surcharge on new Embraer aircraft.

SWISS became the first airline to integrate solar fuel into its regular operations, using fuel manufactured by clean tech company Synhelion, the companies said.

The plan is to concentrate on the development of airports and ground infrastructure, with a focus on the establishment of a dedicated national cargo airline.

Representatives of European airlines are sounding the alarm about potential increased fees for non-EU travelers to obtain the new ETIAS documentation.

Russian airline group S7 is closing its subsidiary S7 Space, which had developed expertise in repairing the high-pressure compressor blades in CFM56 engines.

Taiwan's Uni Air has finalized a purchase agreement for 19 ATR 72-600 turboprops, firming up a commitment announced June 10.

Revenue from new Southwest Airlines checked bag fees have surpassed the company’s expectations, and the carrier says it has observed no “book-away” as a result.

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

American Airlines is confident it will close the margin gap with its largest rivals over time, seeing no structural impediments hindering its ability to do so.

Although Alaska Air Group has no immediate plans to simplify its fleet in the near term, company executives do foresee some streamlining five years from now.