Airlines & Lessors

Vietnam's Sun PhuQuoc Airways has announced a large order for 787-9s, signaling a move into twin-aisle operations not long after commencing commercial services

In 2025, JetBlue averaged about nine aircraft on the ground (AOG) due to Pratt GTF challenges; this year, JetBlue expects a decline to the mid-single digits.

United Airlines believes rival American Airlines' capacity push at Chicago O’Hare is going to accelerate American’s losses in the market.

Air Canada has ordered eight A350-1000s, which sounds like a fool-proof plan to improve efficiency; the Carbon Analysis investigates what effect this may have.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has officially inaugurated a new facility for RH Aero Systems.

LCC Air Arabia plans to strengthen both its multi-hub strategy and its route network in the coming year, the airline says.

Airlines are calling for a reduction in Spanish airport charges in response to Spanish airport operator AENA’s five-year investment plan.

During this year’s summer peak, Eurowings will supplement its fleet with 19 wet-leased aircraft from three providers, including new partner GetJet Airlines.

Air Canada is expanding its Mexico network for summer 2026, increasing seat capacity by 18% year-on-year as the carrier continues to pivot toward Latin America.

Sustainable aviation fuel producer Neste and distributor World Fuel Services are aiming to make Neste SAF available at more than 100 airports across Europe over the next five years.

Aeromexico warns if regulators do not resolve a dispute on Mexico’s adherence to the bilateral pact with the U.S., its growth next year could be constrained.

Some airlines and other industry representatives are arguing that the Open Skies agreement signed between the EC and the Gulf state in 2021 should be suspended.

Airlines across Europe are struggling to get hold of essential paperwork that fuel suppliers must provide under ReFuelEU, despite a passed Feb. 14 deadline.

The leasing market has consolidated over the last few years, but is there a ceiling to individual lessor size?

Financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 from the four largest U.S. carriers reveal record-high operating performances.

Iraqi startup carrier Basra Airlines shares exclusive details with Aviation Week about its maintenance plans.

Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss may utilize its Airbus A340-300s longer to cover ground times as the reconfiguration program for its A330s gets underway.

Maldives-based premium leisure airline, Beond, has signed an LOI with Bahrain's civil aviation regulator to explore the establishment of a Bahrain-based AOC.

Lufthansa and Air India are seeking regulatory approvals for what they call a joint business partnership.

As Royal Jordanian continues to navigate decades-old geopolitical challenges, SyrianAir is attempting to rebuild itself in a deeply divided country.

Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies completed a demonstration flight program that tested electric aircraft operations in the New Zealand aviation system.

As its turboprop fleet ages, Icelandair talked with Aviation Week about the North Atlantic airline’s fleet plan for its regional and mainline operations.

Emirates confirmed plans to end service to Algeria in early 2027 after Algiers formally moved to terminate its bilateral air services agreement with the UAE.

Uganda’s president has appointed veteran aviation executive and former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Girma Wake, as interim CEO and advisor of Uganda Airlines.

Two of the most significant trends in the Asia-Pacific market are airline consolidation and the increasing importance of Southeast Asia, a new study says.