Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Lessor Falko Regional Aircraft has acquired 11 Embraer E-Jets from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), as part of a sale and purchase agreement signed in March.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Helen Massy-Beresford
BOC Aviation has placed six new Airbus A321neo aircraft from its orderbook with Turkish Airlines, scheduled for delivery in 2027,
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Cathay Pacific has noticed a growing demand for premium economy seats, as passenger demands evolve, expanding the offering on its new Boeing 777-300ER retrofit.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa is considering an engine manufacturer swap for some future Boeing 787 deliveries and follow-ups as it grapples with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 issues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
American Airlines is the third U.S. carrier to confirm its aircraft was struck with gunfire over Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Thai startup Really Cool Airlines plans to launch operations in the first half of next year with leased widebody aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
All Nippon Airways continues to grapple with engine-related aircraft availability issues with its Boeing 787 and Airbus A320neo-family fleets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Air Canada is examining reworking the balance of owned and leased aircraft in its fleet to create more flexibility.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
A new three-runway system is a key factor in orders placed by Cathay Pacific and Greater Bay Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chris Sloan
As the Airbus A321XLR enters revenue service, industry is gauging whether it can live up to its game-changing promises.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Spirit says discussions with bondholders to restructure its debt have “advanced materially” and are continuing, amid reports of a pending bankruptcy filing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Financial results for the 2024 third quarter (Q3) reveal net profits for two U.S. LCCs, losses for another two budget carriers and a struggling Spirit Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The plans are part of the new French government’s proposed 2025 budget and would see a tripling of the so-called Solidarity Tax on Airline Tickets (TSBA).
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Thai Airways is aiming to secure more lease deals for widebody aircraft to meet its 2025 fleet expansion target, CEO Chai Eamsiri said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
The major Asia-Pacific airline industry group has inducted its first LCC member: Indonesia-based Lion Air.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Embraer aircraft are expanding their presence in West Africa with leases to two airlines in the region.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By David Casey
UK regional startup Ecojet Airlines has launched a £20 million ($25.5 million) capital raise as it works toward securing an AOC from the Civil Aviation Authority.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
ITA Airways plans to add Libya’s capital Tripoli to its network from early 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield, Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Airlines is planning to make a decision on a firm order for 50 narrowbody aircraft next year and is open to considering all manufacturers, the CEO says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Royal Brunei Airlines is witnessing "strong opportunities" in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
South American airline group Abra is assessing the opportunities and risks in its due diligence process of evaluating Aerolineas Argentinas.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
KLM’s summer 2025 network will include new flights to Georgetown, Hyderabad and San Diego.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
One of the most successful airline brands in history, Southwest is now working to restore its industry leadership—but where did the business take a wrong turn?
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The FAA has prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti following confirmed incidents of gunfire hitting two Airbus A320 aircraft over Port-au-Prince.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue Airways’ future-focused plan is being pressured by ongoing engine availability issues.
Airlines & Lessors