Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Wet-lease provider Thai SmartLynx has gained one of the key approvals it needs to begin operations in 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
GOL’s fifth freedom route between Bogotá and Buenos Aires is scheduled to end in February.
Airlines & Lessors

By Mark Pilling
Uganda Airlines is seeking to lease two A320neos next year as long OEM lead times mean the aircraft it wants to order will not come until the end of the decade.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Garuda Indonesia has appointed former Lion Air interim CEO Wamildan Tsani Panjaitan as its new chief executive, replacing Irfan Setiaputra.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
U.S. carrier Avelo Airlines has commenced its first international route after opening a new base at Connecticut’s Bradley International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Narrow-body jets are becoming the primary way for airlines to access thinner traffic streams and increase passenger flows, says a senior Embraer executive.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Victoria Moores
The African Airlines Association has met with its 45 member carriers to establish priorities for African aviation, including safety and route development.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
A generation of baby boomers is poised to be a major asset for U.S. airlines working to further capitalize on a demand for premium and leisure.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Icelandair plans to offer Boeing 737-8 service to Istanbul from next September.
Airlines & Lessors

Alan Peaford
Airlines are facing two critical issues with another rumbling behind, according to the leaders of two of the region’s carriers, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Logistics and small package specialist DHL Aviation plans to increase its footprint at Bahrain International Airport.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
The head of KM Malta Airlines has outlined its operational performance experiences and warned about the challenges of rising costs for smaller carriers in Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
The region’s network carriers highlighted cost pressures and aircraft delays, although some saw strong profits.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
Azul management believes the carrier’s recent balance sheet overhaul should transform the Brazilian airline into one of the most competitive airlines worldwide.
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