Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
South African Airways is seeking to use some of its assets as a means of raising the necessary investments to continue the airline’s recovery from the pandemic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Some recent deals show mid-sized carriers, along with big network carriers, are also playing an active role in reshaping the sector landscape.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Although Air India is moving closer to completing its Vistara merger, the Vistara brand may be around for the medium term, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Aegean Airlines reports positive Q2 results, despite Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan challenges forcing the grounding of several of its A320neo-family aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
After announcing plans to shut a base in France, easyJet has now confirmed the closure of a base in Italy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Growth remains a signature of Royal Jordanian’s strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Shenzhen-based China Development Bank Leasing says that CDB Aviation Lease Finance has entered a purchase agreement with Airbus for 80 A320neo-family aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Sydney will become Turkish Airlines’ second destination in Australia from December.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
With radio frequency interference now routine for commercial airlines, more is at stake than redundancy, a cornerstone of aviation safety built over decades.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier is cutting back its capacity as it addresses issues behind flight disruptions while preparing to take new deliveries.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
John Evans, founder and CEO of lessor Azorra, shares his perspectives on airline market trends and lessor consolidation, hinting at upcoming M&A opportunities.
Window Seat Podcast

By Christine Boynton
A decision by Gary Kelly to step away from Southwest Airlines after nearly 40 years likely buys the airline time to present an updated business plan.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Helen Massy-Beresford
The UK government has canceled its bilateral air services arrangements with Iran, meaning Iran Air will not be able to fly to the UK.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey, Helen Massy-Beresford
EasyJet plans to close its two-aircraft base at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport but will continue to serve the city.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Zurich-based Embraer E2 operator Helvetic Airways sees itself better positioned compared to wet-lease operators with older generation aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air France is resuming flights to the Philippines after a 20-year hiatus.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
International Airlines Group, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa are all interested in buying TAP Air Portugal. Access to Latin America is the key factor.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Allegiant Air has become the first U.S. operator to take delivery of the Boeing 737-8-200 MAX variant, one of 26 it has on order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby believes Boeing has “turned the corner,” impressed with the moves new chief executive Kelly Ortberg has made thus far.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp, Christine Boynton
A Delta Air Lines A350 and CRJ-900 collided on a taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sept. 10; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Executive Chairman Gary Kelly is among seven board members retiring from Southwest Airlines, to make way for new leadership.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Turkish Airlines has firmed up plans to launch its first route to Chile’s capital Santiago.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Air China’s first Comac C919 will debut on two routes: Beijing Capital-Shanghai Hongqiao and Beijing Capital-Hangzhou.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Indian LCC SpiceJet has taken another step toward shoring up its finances by striking a deal with one of its lessors to convert debt to equity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Wizz Air will spread its incoming fleet of Airbus A321XLRs around Europe and the Middle East as it develops a suitable route network for the aircraft.
Airports & Networks