Airlines & Lessors

Emirates and SAA expand codeshare deal, adding nine new African routes and enhancing connectivity across South Africa and neighboring countries.

GetJet invests $29 million in a Vilnius MRO facility to expand in-house maintenance, create jobs and reduce reliance on third-party providers.

Air India has named former Ethiopian Airlines head Tewolde Gebremariam to succeed current CEO Campbell Wilson.

Cathay Pacific posts strong first-half results, but geopolitical uncertainty and rising fuel costs cloud its outlook for the second half.

LATAM Airlines Brazil has unveiled the first phase of its planned Embraer 195-E2 deployment.

U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.

Swiss and Austrian Airlines face high costs and geopolitical challenges, but Swiss stays profitable while Austrian adjusts routes and fleet for recovery.

Qantas exits Jetstar Japan joint venture, selling its 33.3% stake as the carrier plans a rebrand and reshuffles its ownership structure.

With a stated range of up to 3,800 nm, the Boeing 737-7 expands Southwest Airlines’ opportunities for new routes, as the evolving carrier explores potential for new long-haul service.

Lufthansa faces profit cuts, delays in fleet renewal and rising fuel costs, forcing capacity reductions and cost-saving measures across its network.

VietJet expands its Philippines network with new Cebu routes, addressing growing demand between Vietnam and the Philippines while boosting revenues.

New Caledonia-based airline Aircalin is betting on partnerships with French carriers as part of a strategy aimed at helping support the expansion and strengthening of its fleet.

Riyadh Air expands its network with new South Asian routes, while Etihad and SunExpress launch services to Central Asia and Syria.

With Frontier Airlines considered a highly efficient airline, often used as a benchmark, Carbon Analysis examines its fleet strategy and future efficiency potential.

WestJet flight attendants end strike after tentatively accepting a deal with pay increases, duty hour premiums and improved work terms.

Rising fuel costs cut Japan Airlines’ profits by 80% during its fiscal first quarter, despite record revenue and strong cargo demand.

Norse Atlantic Airways ends its wet-lease deal with IndiGo, citing Middle East disruptions, while exploring new ACMI opportunities and fleet redeployment.

IndiGo begins a new chapter under Willie Walsh as CEO, reshaping its long-haul strategy and focusing on European routes with A321XLRs.

Geopolitical challenges are changing the network planning for Europe’s aviation industry.

EasyJet has extended Castlelake’s takeover bid deadline, meaning the would-be investor and rival bidder Apollo now both have until Aug. 7 to make a firm bid or walk away.

Saudi Arabia says its Vision 2030 project is on schedule. The evidence on the ground says otherwise.

Bamboo Airways has suspended commercial ticket sales, fueling speculation over the Vietnamese carrier’s future as scheduled operations dwindle.

The recent U.S. earnings period contained significant airline updates, ones that appeared to speak to a maturing industry and associated constraints and pains.

Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues persist as the Airbus A220 marks a decade of operations.

Allegiant Air shifts from its no-frills model with premium seating launching in 2027, following its merger with Sun Country Airlines.