Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Ryanair is resuming service on a UK domestic route after almost a decade.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific says in a stock market filing that it is in talks with both Airbus and Boeing and expects to place an order within the first half of this year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
SpiceJet shareholders have approved the carrier’s plan to raise equity to improve the carrier’s financial health and pursue expansion plans.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Colombia’s Avianca is increasing service to Canada from the start of the summer 2024 season with the addition of a second destination in the country.
Airports & Networks

By Lee Ann Shay
Former American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker speaks about how he's actively trying to break down barriers and increase pilot diversity.
Window Seat Podcast

By Sean Broderick, Christine Boynton
“We’re not going to point fingers,” the Boeing CEO said. “Because, yes, it escaped their factory; but then it escaped ours too. So, we’re all in this together.”
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Ben Goldstein
Lilium has announced a partnership with airport operator Fraport aimed at defining requirements for a network of vertiports across Germany and nearby countries.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Adrian Schofield
The proposed merger would bring the AirAsia Group more in line with other major Asia-Pacific LCCs that operate widebodies and narrowbodies in a single airline
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
A group of aircraft lessors has said investment company 777 Partners owes them nearly $30 million in unpaid fees.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
U.S. carrier Breeze Airways will add San Diego International (SAN) to its network, with plans to launch five nonstop routes from the airport.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
AirAsia is expanding its Chinese and Indian networks following Malaysia’s decision to ease visa entry rules.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
India’s Vistara is opening a new route to France’s capital Paris during the first quarter of the year.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick, Chen Chuanren
Preliminary findings from the probe of a Japan Airlines/Japan Coast Guard runway collision trigger changes in communications protocol.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Matthew Fulco
The grounding of the Boeing 737-9 is expected to have a limited impact on Fitch-rated aircraft lessors and airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Both carriers submitted Premerger Notification and Report Forms to the U.S. DOJ and FTC on Jan. 8, kicking off an initial 30-day waiting period.
Airlines & Lessors

By Matthew Fulco
The outlook for aircraft lessors in 2024 is sanguine thanks to industry tailwinds such as improving lease pricing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lufthansa has offered concessions in its effort to win approval from the European Commission for its proposed ITA Airways purchase.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Airline lessor Avolon said market conditions were strengthening as it gave an update on 2023 activities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The airline is being privatized to meet the growing demand for air travel and reduce the Kazakhstan government's involvement in the civil aviation industry.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Passenger volume for the Chinese New Year is expected to exceed 2019 levels to reach 80 million, due to relaxed travel restrictions and a longer holiday period.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Perth will become South African Airways’ second intercontinental destination since the carrier exited a business rescue process.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The airline has finalized a deal with Airbus for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Chittagong will become Saudia’s second destination in Bangladesh.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Lufthansa Group's Italian regional subsidiary, Air Dolomiti, is in the throes of expanding its fleet of rival Embraer E190s.
Small Narrowbody Jets

Aviation Week Network Staff
In 2023 Russia’s airlines expanded their fleets suitable for restricted international operations, which became the main driver for passenger traffic growth.
Airlines & Lessors