Airlines & Lessors

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary outlines fleet adjustments throughout the entire network.

Etihad Airways will relaunch service to Damascus in June 2026, its first flights to Syria in almost 14 years.

Aegean Airlines said it expects accelerated inspections of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to be completed by early 2028.

Satair plans to provide expendable material management services for Philippines-based carrier Cebu Pacific’s fleet of Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.

U.S. airlines will closely watch the reception of American customers to new ATR turboprop service being launched by JSX in late 2025.

Southwest Airlines is in the initial stages of evaluating what a long-haul operation might look like as it works to meet evolving customer needs.

Allegiant Air will cease all operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in early 2026, marking the end of a 17-year presence at the airport.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary said that if Boeing cannot certify the 737-10, he has no interest in taking more 737-8-200s.

IATA’s top executives have outlined the key issues they will raise at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal.

Global navigation satellite system interference is a major concern for the airline industry and Asia-Pacific carriers are among those grappling with this issue.

Delta Air Lines has signed on to help Maeve Aerospace in the development of the Maeve Jet Series 500 (MJ500) regional aircraft.

Aircraft asset manager Airborne Capital is preparing a new partnership with maintenance provider MRO Japan to improve end-of-lease services for clients.

Allegiant Air will cease all operations at Los Angeles International Airport in early 2026, marking the end of a 17-year presence at the airport.

Gulf Air has appointed former airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss as its new CEO effective Nov. 4, marking a significant leadership shift for Bahrain’s national carrier.

Aer Lingus will launch nonstop flights from Dublin to Raleigh-Durham International Airport next summer, expanding its footprint in the U.S. southeast.

Volga-Dnepr Group—once Russia’s largest cargo carrier—appears to have avoided nationalization and could be sold to a new private owner.

Malaysia Airlines and Qantas have reached a new codeshare agreement that will expand network opportunities for both carriers.

Cathay Pacific says government plans to develop an SAF industry chain and pursue new air services agreements in emerging markets will be critical in strengthening Hong Kong’s status as a global hub.

Associations representing European airlines and airports warn that a Dutch government plan to hike aviation taxes starting in 2027 would harm connectivity.

Delta Air Lines unveiled two new transatlantic routes that will connect the U.S. to Malta and Sardinia, Italy.

Korean Air is revising its 777-300ER interior retrofit program that aimed to densify the economy cabin following strong public criticism and regulatory scrutiny.

Air France reports strong demand for its new “La Premiere” first class cabin being installed on 19 Boeing 777-300ERs; the Airbus A350 could be next.

Asia-Pacific domestic trunk routes continue to dominate the global rankings by capacity in summer 2025, led by Jeju–Seoul Gimpo with more than 8.3 million available seats.

EVA Air, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the airlines expanding their long-haul networks to and from the U.S. over the forthcoming winter 2025-26 season.

Resiliency of premium demand among major U.S. airlines shows no signs of waning.