Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Air India’s and IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans have have hit some unexpected roadblocks, and aircraft-makers and suppliers are slowing things down.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
American Airlines has unveiled a new premium-heavy configuration on its Boeing 787-9, marking its first significant long-haul cabin update in more than a decade
Interiors & Connectivity

By Mark Pilling
Saudi Arabia-based Kingdom Holding Company is in negotiations to take a substantial equity stake in UK-based start-up Airbus A380 operator Global Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Southwest Airlines is intent on unlocking the value of its lucrative orders with Boeing either through its own operations or by selling its 737 MAX narrowbodies
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Under a new collaboration with JetBlue Airways, United Airlines will gain access to slots at JFK, allowing the carrier to reach its goal of returning to the airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
A new version of the Dornier 328 turboprop has rolled out of the hangar, as Deutsche Aircraft presents the first prototype of the D328eco.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By David Casey
LCC flydubai has confirmed new launch dates for its first routes to the Baltics after aircraft delays forced the Dubai-based carrier to shelve earlier plans.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Hanwha Aviation is broadening its service offering via the purchase of an engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the U.S.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Air Transport World Staff
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines is a one-of-a-kind hybrid LCC that provides scheduled, charter and cargo operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
ATW senior editor Aaron Karp talks to the CEO of 2025's Market Leader Award winner about how the Minnesota-based airline developed a winning business strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Bahrain’s Gulf Air has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for nine new Airbus aircraft, advancing its fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing passenger experience and supporting network growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Air Canada is dropping four transborder routes for its 2025-26 winter schedule as it shifts capacity away from the U.S. amid ongoing political tensions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The lease accord could expand to A330s, but Cebu Pacific has high utilization for the type on slot-constrained trunk routes, flyadeal's CEO tells Aviation Week.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines sees its new membership in IATA as another step forward in a journey to broaden its offerings.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Brazil has reached a trifecta now that all three of its major airlines have filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection during the last five years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has signed two agreements to sell approximately 75 aircraft from its portfolio, with 49 Embraer E-Jets going to lessor Azorra.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Eurowings has launched a premium seat trial onboard two Airbus A320neos to explore future opportunities for the airline group.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
Cathay Pacific Airways started as a cargo carrier in 1946, so it’s no surprise that its cargo operations remain core to the Hong Kong airline’s business.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay Cargo's director about the global market, key areas of growth and the importance of safe transport for cargo.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
IndiGo will be the first airline to launch commercial flights from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Air Niugini has boosted its order backlog for Airbus A220s, as the carrier prepares to begin a major fleet refresh program.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air Serbia has secured rights to overfly Russian airspace on Belgrade–Shanghai service, as Chinese carriers continue to capitalize on overflight access.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Antoine Fafard
U.S. passenger carriers concluded 2024 with record-high operational revenues totaling $247 billion, while American cargo specialists reported a combined figure of $80 billion—also an all-time high.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick
Improper procedures during a routine overhaul left a main landing gear component damaged and set the stage for a fatigue crack to form, the NTSB found.
Safety, Ops & Regulation