Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, David Casey
Finnair had to rethink its strategy after Russia’s Ukraine invasion, but now Japan demand is back.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit is requesting bankruptcy court approval for the sale of 20 A320 family aircraft as it seeks a competitive process “to obtain the best possible price.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
CFM’s decision to cap the life limit of a critical Leap-1B component has Southwest Airlines concerned about a potential engine shortage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific's next phase of expansion will depend on progress in vital airport infrastructure projects in the Philippines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
London Heathrow’s plans for a third runway, along with the regulatory basis that underpins it, remain the only viable option, the airport’s CEO said.
Airports & Networks

By Thierry Dubois
An incident involving a Hop!-operated Embraer E170 at Toulouse Airport on May 11, 2024, prompted inspection of the entire fleet and ensuing part replacements.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Air Canada has confirmed an order for eight Airbus A350-1000s, widebody additions that will support the flag carrier’s growth and ongoing fleet modernization.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
The dispute between Lufthansa and key parts of its workforce has escalated; a strike by pilots and cabin crew has forced the cancellation of about 800 flights.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Thai Airways has confirmed plans to return to Amsterdam for the first time in nearly three decades, expanding its European network to 12 destinations.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology has signed a contract with EFW for the conversion of one Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F).
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair's CEO says the carrier has proved it can operate a profitable network, despite geopolitical constraints, as it prioritizes growth in Europe and Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Major airframers are betting on Asian demand to outpace other global regions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Southwest began 2026 with a new onboard experience, following a year of change, and has plans for more.
Airlines & Lessors

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Meteorito Aerolíneas is expanding commercial operations to strengthen domestic connectivity in Peru, with a selective regional outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines is embarking on 2026 with a “clear strategic path” back to sustained profitability, including through a rightsizing of its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto says the company is working on a long-awaited narrowbody fleet order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Adrian Schofield
IndiGo has confirmed to India’s regulator that it will be able to adhere to flight and duty time rules following the expiration of waivers it was granted.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
AirAsia X will reenter the London market in June, launching a one-stop daily service between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Trimble, Christine Boynton
The FAA has reversed an order that to ground all commercial and general aviation flights from El Paso, Texas, for 10 days starting on Feb. 10.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines is adding nine destinations to its network, including three new long-haul routes to Asia.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Airlines operating new-technology fleets will need more aircraft than previous generations to account for increased downtime, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
FlySafair is to be fully acquired by state-backed African infrastructure investor Harith General Partners and affiliates for an undisclosed sum.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Airlines are scaling back or suspending service to Cuba after the government warned that aviation fuel will be unavailable at the country’s airports for at least a month.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
“We’ve just barely got to 2% by 2026 ... [with] no prospect of getting to 6% by 2030; they’ll just move to the right," Ryanair's Michael O'Leary said in Paris.
Emerging Technologies