Airlines & Lessors

Indian carrier IndiGo says its future fleet of Airbus A321XLR narrowbody aircraft offers unique route development opportunities and a compelling business case.

VietJet is planning an expansion into Europe and expects to launch its first routes to the region before the end of the year, with the U.S. also on the horizon.

Helvetic Airways hopes its Embraer E195-E2 at London City Airport will provide additional capacity and potentially new leisure destinations.

Japan Airlines has ambitions to utilize its dedicated domestic-service fleet for international routes to meet capacity demand.

Changi Airport has been crowned the Overall Winner at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards, while also securing the top honor in the Over 20 Million Passengers category.

The fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024 saw record-high operating revenues for three of Europe’s major airline groups, with two reporting positive net results.

Some senior executives are seeing a strong growth trend in important outbound Japanese and Chinese markets.

Aircalin is planning to boost frequency on its one-stop Paris route later this year, after starting the service last year in response to a revenue crisis.

Alaska Airlines will open its second long-haul transpacific route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in September with flights to Seoul Incheon Airport.

Air freight statistics for 2024 suggest a new normal in the U.S. cargo market with dedicated cargo operators playing a greater role than pre-pandemic.

Aegean Airlines expects accelerated inspections of geared turbofan engines will affect its Airbus A320neo family aircraft for another two years.

The Malaysian state of Sarawak is optimistic that the introduction of its own airline and a potential new airport will further drive tourism numbers.

Ryanair’s new discount service —limited to 250,000 members —offers free reserved seats and travel insurance for participants.

Fiji Airways has extended its component and line maintenance support through new deals with AFI KLM E&M and Heston MRO.

Qantas plans to retain key one-stop international services even after the launch of its ultra-long-haul Project Sunrise flights in 2027, the airline says.

International travel demand has recovered in Asia-Pacific, but airlines are unable to take advantage due to aircraft supply constraints, AAPA's chief says.

Perth and Guangzhou Baiyun airports have signed an agreement that aims to drive connectivity and passenger volume between the two airports' catchment areas.

Aegean Technics is seeing success and growing workforce pipeline a year after its launch.

At Alaska Airlines, Al Boring’s 25 years in regulatory compliance roles have given him unique insight into why things go wrong—lessons he’s now passing on.

Lithuania-based MRO provider FL Technics has been granted EASA Part 145 approval for the heavy maintenance of Embraer 170/190 small narrowbodies and is aiming to extend its coverage to the Brazilian airframer’s E2 range.

All the important data related to Air France in recent years.

Sichuan Airlines, Starlux Airlines and Royal Jordanian are adding new intercontinental routes to and from the Asia-Pacific region over the coming months.

This week’s Carbon Analysis journeys to the Asia-Pacific region to explore the emissions of four carriers: Air China, Lion Air, Qantas and Singapore Airlines.

Korean Air is on track to secure four spare GE Aerospace GE9X engines and four GEnx-1Bs for its Boeing 777-9 and 787-10 order to enhance the fleet’s resilience.

The brand and livery update underline the carrier’s global expansion plans following its absorption of Asiana Airlines.