Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
The primary goal is to develop domestic production of components blocked by Western sanctions.
Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Trump’s tariffs announcements account for a large part of air cargo uncertainty, with e-commerce in particular in the spotlight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Antoine Fafard
As evaluated by IATA, cargo activity in 2024 increased by 11% compared to 2023, surpassing the previous record set in 2021.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair plans to increase its total capacity by 10% in 2025 based on shifting aircraft from wet-lease to in-house operations, as well as adding a new A350-900.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The ATRs will be fitted with the type’s new standard engine, the PW127XT, which delivers a 3% improvement in fuel consumption over its PW127M predecessor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
UPS in January launched a new service connecting Paris and Hong Kong to meet export demands from France to the Asia-Pacific region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp, David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
The Panama-based company is forecasted to take delivery of 13 737-8 narrowbodies in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
This will be the first Leap 1B test cell in Canada and one of just a few in North America.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Avolon's $608 million net profit in 2024 was helped by a $177 million settlement from insurance claims involving aircraft previously leased to Russian airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The goal is trunk routes that often include workers from South and Southeast Asia, seeking better wages than they can find in their home countries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Increased charges include a rise Germany’s aviation tax, additional air traffic control charges and additional costs related to sustainability efforts.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Canberra has issued a new commitment of support for Rex, saying government acquisition of the carrier is a contingency option if buyers cannot be found.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
As Bermudan flag-carrier BermudAir prepares to double the size of its small fleet and expand its route network, it is determined not to over-extend itself.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Helen Massy-Beresford
French airlines have warned that an increased tax on airfare will lead to extra costs of €740 million ($771 million) for airlines operating in France.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Airline leaders in the Caribbean are calling for tax reforms and policy changes, warning that excessive fees are making regional travel prohibitively expensive.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Karen Walker
Fast-growing Latin American ULCC JetSMART anticipates adding more than 50 aircraft to its all-Airbus narrowbody fleet over the next six years.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Mexican ULCC Volaris will launch the first international service from TPQ, with a new route to LAX beginning July 16.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
Thales and France-based carrier Amelia are scaling up their collaboration on preventing the formation of condensation trails, or contrails.
Emerging Technologies

By Richard Aboulafia
To what extent will China’s rise as a world power be accompanied by a determination to go it alone in the jetliner market?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
The FAA’s latest push to reduce high-risk airport surface occurrences is showing signs of paying off, the latest runway incursion data suggests.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines has rejected Frontier's third acquisition offer, concluding that it would deliver less in value than its standalone restructuring plan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies could negatively impact global trade and aviation safety.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines is optimistic that the voice of the industry group will be louder following the recent inclusion of new members.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reached a deal to transfer its regional subsidiary MASwings to the Sarawak state government, following months of negotiations.
Airlines & Lessors