Airlines & Lessors

The European Council has banned three Iranian airlines from the EU as one of a series of new sanctions against Tehran’s support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Portugal-based wet-lease and charter specialist Hi Fly has increased its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A330-200s.

Condor is adjusting its schedule for summer 2025 and reducing its flight program by 13% due to significantly increased costs in Hamburg.

Air New Zealand launched a retrofit program for its Boeing 787-9s, including the installation of a new business class product and a seat reconfiguration.

Production delays have forced Malaysia Airlines to postpone the introduction of Airbus A330neos into its fleet.

Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board CEO Joy Jibrilu shares plans to grow international airlift, particularly in Latin America, while balancing sustainable tourism with cultural preservation.

Capital A shareholders approved the disposal of AirAsia to AirAsia X; AAX shareholders will now vote on the acquisition.

Night curfews, slow turnarounds and slot-limited growth are among the operational factors to deter airlines from launching new routes, according to airline panelists at Routes World.

Gulf Air will announce a significant new aircraft order “soon” as the airline looks to expand and modernize its fleet.

South Africa is set to see further growth in tourism as it aims to surpass pre-COVID arrival levels, with significant air capacity developments on the horizon.

Elliott Investment Management has officially requested a Dec. 10 special meeting of shareholders.

British Airways (BA) has reduced some frequencies because of durability issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines powering its Boeing 787 aircraft.

The new French government’s plan to raise an extra €1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) per year from taxes on aviation came as no surprise.

This week’s Carbon Analysis revisits the Latin American “Second Four,” namely, Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Viva Aerobus and Volaris.

The European Commission is resorting to a phased roll-out of its new border control system, as the Nov. 10 launch date now appears unfeasible.

UK LCC easyJet has named Jan De Raeymaeker as incoming CFO, replacing Kenton Jarvis, who will succeed Johan Lundgren as easyJet CEO in January.

Delta Air Lines is strengthening its partnership with SAS by adding a new route to Copenhagen, while also planning to resume Los Angeles-Shanghai in June 2025.

Encouraging travelers to book flights outside the peak summer season is good for airlines and passengers alike.

London City Airport continued its gradual post-pandemic recovery in 2023, recording a profit for the first time since 2019.

Uzbekistan-based startup Centrum Air plans to boost its capacity in 2025 by introducing widebody aircraft to its fleet.

Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings is reducing its 2025 offering at Hamburg Airport by 1,000 flights, citing a "completely disproportionate increase in charges."

Dubai-based Emirates Airline reports that it will open its advanced pilot training facility later in 2024.

Taiwanese carrier Mandarin announced a firm order for one ATR 72-600 on Oct. 11, following up on a previous order for six ATR 72s placed in June 2023.

Japanese LCC Zipair plans to add its fifth U.S. destination next year with flights to Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Delta Air Lines expects to restore its regional jet capacity to pre-pandemic levels by summer 2025, having seen considerable improvements in pilot availability.