Airlines & Lessors

Ryanair is expanding its presence in Morocco during the northern winter 2026-27 season.

Editors discuss the long-awaited certification of the Boeing 737-7, the MAX type with the longest range, and also explore how airlines are coping after a tumultuous first half.

As narrowbody orders ramp up, Qantas will need to add to its backlog to complete long-term Airbus A330 and A380 replacement.

Wong Hong, the new head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, discusses the opportunities and challenges facing airlines in the region.

Delta plans to return to Tokyo Narita in 2027, adding a second Tokyo route from Seattle as competition with Alaska Airlines heats up.

American Airlines receives Infinium’s first eSAF delivery, marking a milestone in scaling low-carbon alternatives to conventional jet fuel.

Copa raises 2026 capacity guidance to 14-15% as Boeing delivers 737 MAX jets on time, boosting fleet growth and aircraft utilization.

Ahmed Mohamed Janahi becomes CEO of Bahrain Airport Company as BIA recovers capacity, with Gulf Air dominating the market at 75.1% share.

Turkish Airlines faces profitability challenges from the Middle East crisis but sees strong summer bookings and rising cargo revenues.

SunExpress plans to phase out 737-800s as fuel prices rise and 737-8 deliveries stay on schedule, with 11 new aircraft expected in 2027.

Oman Air Cargo expands its network with five new routes, boosting connectivity to Singapore, Tashkent, Sochi, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Like many other major Asia-Pacific carriers, Qantas Airways is considering the next widebody orders it will have to place to address long-term fleet renewal.

EVA Air resumes nonstop Taiwan-India flights in December, connecting Taipei and Delhi five times weekly to meet growing demand and economic ties.

Cathay Pacific plans to order nearly 50 more aircraft, aiming for a 300-strong fleet by 2033, driven by Hong Kong Airport’s three-runway expansion.

EasyJet and Apollo Global Management have reached agreement on a £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion) deal to buy the UK LCC, after rival bidder Castlelake walked away.

Wizz Air posts a $229 million fiscal first quarter loss as fuel costs rise and capacity grows, while shifting focus to shorter European routes and domestic markets.

El Al posts strong second quarter results, overcoming challenges from the war with Iran, higher fuel costs and exchange rate pressures.

Lufthansa has joined Emirates with plans to reject early-built Boeing 777Xs, the company’s CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed.

Incheon International Airport Corp. has secured a 35-year concession to develop and operate the new Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan.

Australia’s Alliance Aviation Services has renegotiated its wet-lease deal with Qantas, and it will reduce the number of aircraft covered by their agreement.

U.S. airlines touted record revenues during the second quarter on strong demand and fare hike resilience—but a divide remains in place.

The Middle East conflict and fuel price crisis hit European carriers’ first-half profitability.

Allegiant evaluates expanding its MAX options, leveraging Sun Country’s network and fleet integration to boost efficiency and growth.

Boeing’s prolonged effort to win approval for its last two 737 MAX variants will pay off by boosting the entire family’s appeal to customers, the chief executive of the largest lessor believes.

Air Astana Group projects zero Pratt & Whitney GTF engine-related groundings by 2027, realigns capacity to India and China and reports a net loss despite revenue growth.