Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The U.S. is ordering the Aeromexico-Delta Air Lines transborder joint venture be wound down after recent "anticompetitive" actions by the Mexican government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European Commission scrutiny and political upheaval are slowing plans for airline consolidation in the region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
After announcing intent to appeal an antitrust ruling blocking their merger, JetBlue has informed Spirit that the merger may be terminable on and after Jan. 28.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
In a new outlook paper highlighting major changes in the aviation market, lessor Avolon said it expects market lease rates to rise further.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The airline is significantly growing its maintenance workforce in Pittsburgh amidst the airport’s ongoing terminal modernization project.
Workforce & Training

By Chen Chuanren
Long-haul LCC Air Japan will commence service between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport on April 26.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp, David Casey
United Airlines is adding a third seasonal route to Athens and boosting service to Alaska and Canada.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines is set to offer a record summer schedule to London.
Airports & Networks

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

By David Casey
Iraq’s Fly Baghdad has suspended flights on all routes days after the U.S. Treasury accused the airline of transporting Iran-backed militants.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The announcement came just hours after the last flight of the Glasgow-based regional carrier's once-large fleet of Saab 340 turboprops after 24 years’ service.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Boeing is seeking an exemption from FAA to allow the 737-7 to be certified and enter service as the airframer works to address engine inlet durability issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
GOL becomes the fourth Latin American airline to seek the measure since 2020, following Avianca, Aeromexico, and LATAM Airlines Group.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Following receipt of an approved inspection and maintenance process from the FAA, Alaska expects to bring its first few 737-9s back into service on Jan. 26.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The development comes after two airlines expressed an interest late last year in taking a stake in the Oslo-based long-haul carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Passenger volume between Singapore and North America exceeded 2019 levels by more than 25% in 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Labor actions and negotiations throughout the European aviation sector indicate social unrest will continue in 2024 and will be expensive for the airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The European Commission is concerned the transaction may reduce competition on several domestic, short-haul, and long-haul routes in and out of Spain.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines' CEO warns Boeing needs to get its “act together.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Operators in Thailand are hoping that the extension of a visa-free entry program will help spur a stronger rebound in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Wizz Air said it would be restarting operations to Tel Aviv from Budapest, Sofia, Bucharest, Krakow, London, and Rome from the beginning of March.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Kuwaiti LCC Jazeera Airways is close to completing upgrades to its dedicated Terminal 5 at Kuwait International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at the aviation industry’s latest hot topic—the Boeing 737 MAX 9.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Boeing has delivered its first Boeing 737-8 to China in nearly five years since the Civil Aviation Administration of China grounded the type in March 2019.
Airlines & Lessors