Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Industry is hoping November 2023 will go down in history as a turning point for sustainable aviation fuel after a historic framework put forth by the ICAO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
While two U.S. East Coast airlines wrap up arguments in court on why their merger should proceed, two on the West Coast have proposed their own.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The package-holiday division contributed over a quarter of easyJet Group's full-year pre-tax profit and 9% of group revenue.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
LATAM, Avianca, GOL and Azul have all made emissions reductions between Q3 2019 and 2023, however, their journeys to reach this reduction differ.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Climate-change charity Possible has complained to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Following Alaska Airlines’ agreement to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, Routes looks at the respective networks of the two U.S. carriers.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Riyadh Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement that includes a codeshare partnership.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific has fulfilled its goal of buying back half of the airline’s shares held by the Hong Kong government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Flights between Ho Chi Minh City’s Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport and Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport will launch in February 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
The $18 per share cash deal has been approved by both airline boards, and will still face regulatory approvals.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The union representing more than 10,000 Southwest Airlines pilots has the makings of a deal, and is nearing an agreement-in-principle.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Under the Canadian Labor Code, a strike would be legal as of Jan. 3, 2024, the Canadian Union of Public Employees says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
AJet is expected to have its first scheduled service at the end of March 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
The first operators of Russia’s new Yakovlev MC-21 airliner were always set to face teething problems given the immaturity of the narrowbody’s PD-14 turbofan.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lufthansa and the Italian government have notified the European Commission of the German airline group’s plan to take a 41% stake in ITA Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The last Delta Air Lines-branded Bombardier CRJ200 flight took place on the morning of Dec. 1 between Elko, Nevada, and Salt Lake City.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The low-cost carrier has brought line maintenance back in-house at seven UK airports and is evaluating further opportunities.
MRO

By Alan Dron
South African Airways says it will turn in its strongest financial performance in 12 years when it presents its annual results in the near future.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
New routes to Erbil and Yerevan have been scheduled by German LCC Eurowings.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
United says its capacity at IAH will be up 10% for the 2023/24 Northern Hemisphere winter season compared to the prior year.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A selection of 60 new routes starting in December, including long-haul services being launched by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The CEO of grounded Indian carrier Go First has stepped down, as the prospects of the airline’s revival appear to be fading.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Ibom Air has started to take delivery of a batch of 10 Airbus A220-300s, as the airline prepares to significantly expand its operations.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Sean Broderick
Assumptions about how quickly a Southwest flight would take off when cleared to go in front of an arriving FedEx flight are a key factor in a close call.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Keith Meurlin
The Washington Airports Task Force (WATF) is adamantly opposed to any additional flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) whatsoever.
Safety, Ops & Regulation