Airlines & Lessors

Air Niugini has boosted its order backlog for Airbus A220s, as the carrier prepares to begin a major fleet refresh program.

Air Serbia has secured rights to overfly Russian airspace on Belgrade–Shanghai service, as Chinese carriers continue to capitalize on overflight access.

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.

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.

Southwest Airlines is eager to talk about connections and how increasing connecting banks will impact its bottom line.

Lessons learned from the runway overrun of a Boeing 737-400 operated by Spain’s Swiftair at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, France, in 2022.

Air India, having absorbed Vistara’s fleet, has significantly benefitted from the injection of modern, highly efficient aircraft.

Vietnam’s Sun Group is preparing to enter the country’s growing aviation market with the launch of leisure-focused carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has acquired turboprop lessor Abelo from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.

IATA has named former Singapore Airlines Senior Executive Sheldon Hee to be the next head of the group’s Asia-Pacific operations.

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has attained Maintenance Organization Approval certification from EASA and the Repair Station Certificate from FAA.

It is unprecedented for an airline to win the same ATW Award, so there must be something special about the airline that first accomplishes this achievement.

ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.

First quarter 2025 financial results for U.S. LCCs reveal profits for Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines but challenges for Frontier Airlines and JetBlue.

New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.

Even with slower growth, demand for replacement aircraft will enable Europe to contribute its share to sustaining manufacturers’ production plans.

VietJet has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo aircraft, doubling its commitment from the initial 20 aircraft purchased in 2024.

United Airlines and its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement after entering mediated negotiations last year.

Challenge Group is embarking on a significant growth plan over the next few years which could see it take on as many as 10 Boeing 777-300ERSFs.

LCC Vueling has become the European launch customer for Australian startup MicroTau’s drag-reducing Riblet Modification Package.

U.S. airlines are halfway through a year where outlooks have grown murky and air traffic control challenges present a dominant theme.

United Airlines’ rival American Airlines cites some passenger book away from Newark Liberty as the U.S. government works to address delays at the airport.

Lessor SMBC Aviation Capital says it is well-positioned to deliver future growth and portfolio optimization, as it aims to drive long-term value.

Flydubai is adding a fourth Boeing 737 full-flight simulator (FFS) and is considering ones for Boeing 787 training too, Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith says.

New connections look to make the world at large more accessible for three growing carriers.