Airlines & Lessors

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

By Adrian Schofield
Australian carrier Rex is requesting an extension of its administration deadline to find new investors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines is examining options for its older Boeing 777-200ERs including potential refurbishment and possible aircraft replacements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The now-resolved machinists strike affected the 737, 767, and 777 lines; of the 14 deliveries, 10 were cleared by the FAA before the Sept. 13 walkout began.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Adrian Schofield
Air India has formally completed its merger with Vistara, with Singapore Airlines taking a significant stake in the new company as planned.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The AAPA is uncertain about the potential impact of a new U.S. administration led by President-elect Donald Trump on the region’s air transport sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Swaati Ketkar
Air India has selected Swiss-AS AMOS software to manage maintenance, engineering and logistics.
MRO

By Adrian Schofield
Robust demand will spur further increases for the Asia-Pacific airline industry next year, according to the region’s major airline group.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The carrier has three Airbus A321LRs with additional fuel tanks; it plans to modify three more in the first quarter of 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic and BA are making changes to their networks because of issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power their Boeing 787 fleets.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finance has signed an agreement confirming EC concessions, clearing the way for Lufthansa’s takeover of ITA Airways.
Safety, Ops & Regulation