Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Comac has announced the rebranding of the ARJ21 as the C909 at the Zhuhai Airshow, where it also added 60 firm orders to the regional jet’s backlog.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By David Casey
JCAS Airways initially plans to operate two routes from Osaka’s Kansai International Airport using ATR 72-600 aircraft.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
New Zealand regulators have reauthorized the joint venture between Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific for an additional five years.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
Japan Airlines is considering orders for regional jets next year, as the flag carrier continues its fleet modernization program with more jet deliveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Air China will be the launch customer for the Comac C929 widebody aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Karen Walker
Southwest is making some significant changes in effort to cut costs, restrain growth and offer products in line with those of other U.S. majors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Avia Solutions Group has ordered 40 737-8s and taken options on 40 more, the first direct purchase of Boeing aircraft for the full-service lease specialist.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Mike Stengel
New aircraft deliveries will not enable fleet age to decline meaningfully, so OEMs, airlines and the aftermarket must prepare accordingly.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo was hit by gunfire while attempting to land at Touissant L’Overture Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on Nov. 11.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Routes editor in chief sat down with Adel Abdullah Ali to discuss the current state of aviation and Air Arabia's future.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air Arabia is moving forward with its network and capacity expansion plans, reporting record financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore Airlines has slashed its aircraft delivery outlook for the remaining six months of its fiscal 2024-25, with five removed from the list due to delays.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Virgin Atlantic will be returning to the Mexican market for the first time since 2019 with flights to Cancun International Airport (CUN) to launch next year.
Airports & Networks

By Karen Walker
Following the recent U.S. presidential election, a new administration will have an opportunity to help the aviation sector.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The airframer’s latest narrowbody enters long-haul service with the Spanish flag carrier Nov. 14 on a Madrid-Boston route.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
An appeals panel has upheld a U.S. District Court decision that dismantled the Northeast Alliance between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Recent personnel developments in the commercial aviation industry included changes at airlines in the UK, South Pacific, and Scandinavia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Seeking improvements to scheduling and pay, Allegiant Air pilots have voted to authorize a potential future strike as negotiations continue.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan flag carrier China Airlines is reportedly close to making a decision to acquire 20 widebody aircraft to replace its Boeing 777-300ERs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Increased capacity injection from competition is being linked to a 48% decline for Singapore Airlines’ fiscal first-half net profit.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
International Airlines Group slightly trimmed its capacity outlook for the full year due to aircraft and engine delays but highlighted a strong Q3 performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
International seats in the Asia-Pacific market are creeping closer to pre-pandemic totals, but still trail the global average.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Greater Bay Airlines is expecting deliveries of its Boeing 737-9s to begin in the second quarter of 2025 to support its long-term network growth plans.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Singapore-headquartered ground services company SATS posted a 14.85% year-on-year net profit growth for the six months ending Sept. 30.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Avelo Airlines kicked off service from its newest base, starting four routes from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
Airlines & Lessors