Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
Six months prior to the Dubai Airshow, Flight Friday looks at how the top 10 Middle East operators by passenger flights have been flying over the last 12 months.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Big European legacy groups want to expand their presence in southern Europe, building on Lufthansa’s recent deal for Italy’s ITA Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
European ULCC Wizz Air says it is well prepared to meet challenging European summer 2025 operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
The first quarter of 2025 saw record-high operating revenues for Europe’s three largest airline groups but only one turned a profit.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Angus Batey
Unfettered growth in the UK's commercial aviation sector will have to square up with decarbonization and net zero ambitions, some industry players say.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
EasyJet is banking on cost efficiencies from fleet modernization and aircraft upgauging to help push the airline toward £1 billion in annual pre-tax profit.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay's sustainability manager about the road to net zero.
Airlines & Lessors

Air Transport World Staff
Sustainability is a part of Cathay Pacific’s purpose to move people forward in life in a sustainable and responsible manner for current and future generations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Haiti-based Sunrise Airways has named Gary Stone to CEO, a move that will see him take the helm from founder Philippe Bayard, who will stay on as chairman.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
EasyJet will open a new three-aircraft base at Newcastle International Airport in March 2026, expanding its presence in the northeast of England.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
FedEx Express has begun operating flights powered by a sustainable aviation fuel blend from Los Angeles International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Japan and South Korea are initiating a pilot program in which passengers from each country will be able to use fast-track lanes at immigration at some airports.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
European airspace design was inherited from the progressive construction of air traffic management on a multinational continent, leading to fragmentation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
El Al foresees a continuation of its recent strong financial performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
IndiGo has revealed launch details of its initial flights to Western Europe against a backdrop of strong financial results.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Recently released financial results from China’s three largest commercial airlines reveal net losses for the first quarter of 2025.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Chen Chuanren
The new passenger protection regulations introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand have taken effect.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European consumer groups have filed a complaint with the European Commission, asserting airlines charge undue hand baggage fees.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Air Transport World Staff
As president and CEO at the U.S. trade association Airlines for America (A4A), Nick Calio has made significant and lasting contributions to global air transport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Airlines for America CEO Nicholas Calio sits down with Aviation Week to discuss his career trajectory and winning the 2025 ATW Lifetime Achievement Award.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways anticipates continued strong growth over the summer, as it announced "record-breaking" financial performance for the 2025 first quarter.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Phoenix is set to gain its first-ever nonstop service to Asia, as Taiwanese full-service carrier Starlux Airlines unveiled plans to launch Taipei flights.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau, Sean Broderick
As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Croatia Airlines is undergoing a complex fleet transition period as it took delivery of its third Airbus A220-300.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
BermudAir has taken delivery of an Embraer E190, the third aircraft to join its Bermuda-based operations.
Airlines & Lessors