Airlines & Lessors

New aircraft deliveries during the first quarter of 2026 for ATR, Comac and Embraer saw varying degrees of success in ramping up production.

As recent months have demonstrated, the long-term prospects for alternative sources of energy for aviation have spurred a flow of innovation.

Pending summer flight caps for Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) are now finalized and represent a 12% reduction from planned levels.

The financial impact on airlines and potential shortages of jet fuel at some airports are likely to persist for months.

Fuel suppliers, airlines, airports and governments should coordinate more closely so they are better aware of oil shortages in time to make alternative plans.

IATA's Willie Walsh described a recent International Energy Association assessment of the fuel situation as “sobering.”

Airlines and major transit hubs across Singapore, Hong Kong and South Korea reported double-digit traffic growth in March.

Israel's El Al will exercise its options for six 787-9s and expand its agreement with Boeing to include additional options to acquire up to six more 787s.

Russia’s Tupolev has unveiled its first widebody aircraft concept, the Tu-454; industry sources say, however, that it is not an active development program.

Caynova is offering seat manufacturers the opportunity to integrate its SkySpa concept for heating, cooling, scenting, neck ventilation and massaging.

Edelweiss Air has adjusted its long-haul program, cutting two U.S. destinations from its network citing rising fuel prices as well as reduced demand for the services.

U.S. first-quarter earnings are typically a non-event, but not this year. Editors look ahead to updates from airlines and OEMs and share what they will be watching for.

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

As fuel costs spike and its reorganization plan weathers scrutiny, Spirit Airlines is again facing questions about its ability to emerge from Chapter 11 as a going concern.

The steep increase in oil prices since the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran began is even more acute for airlines, which are seeing costs of jet fuel increase from around $90 per barrel (p/b) to between $180 and $220 p/b.

VietJet Air has signed a lease agreement with SPDB Financial Leasing for 10 Comac C909 aircraft, expanding its fleet of Chinese-built jets to 12.

Gulf carriers are facing up to the reality that the war in Iran is threatening the attractiveness of their region as a tourist destination.

Lufthansa Group is making major fleet cutbacks to deal with both the sharp rise in fuel costs and prolonged and bitter disputes with pilot and cabin crew unions.

Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.

Hunnu Air is planning to introduce Airbus narrowbody and widebody aircraft as part of a push into the European market.

VietJet is expanding its footprint in China with the addition of five routes as part of efforts to deepen economic and aviation ties between the two countries.

EasyJet expects to report a headline loss before tax of between £540 million ($732 million) and £560 million for the first half of its 2026 financial year.

Airlines are bracing for the far-reaching effects of the war in the Middle East.

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have new approval from the U.S. Transportation Department for their merger and now expect the deal to close as early as May 13.

Embraer's prospects in Latin America in the near term remain uncertain as the region's airlines consider aircraft options.