Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
The A321XLR is reviving a niche created decades ago by the Boeing 757, currently the only narrowbody capable of flying true long-haul services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss talks about fleet growth, the need for more equity and geared turbofan engine problems at MRO BEER.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
However, the airline is continuing to develop its multi-hub strategy in Africa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Qatar Airways is reportedly negotiating to buy a significant stake in Virgin Australia, which would further solidify the links between the partner airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
From Nov. 4, easyJet will launch year-round flights from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to both Liverpool, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
On the heels of last year’s lucrative pilot contracts, flight attendants at U.S. airlines are beginning to reach their own agreements—and the pressure is on.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
FedEx Express is permanently retiring 22 Boeing 757-200s, as it works to modernize the fleet and better align capacity with current and anticipated demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Southwest’s lowered guidance occurs after investor Elliott Investment Management recently invested $1.9 billion in the airline for an 11% stake in the company.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
As the airline industry continues to recover, turboprop operators in Asia-Pacific have highlighted safety concerns unique to their operations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Administrators for bankrupt Australian airline Bonza recommend that it be liquidated, and they have also signaled that directors may have violated trading laws.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
With less flights possible in the future, several airlines are now planning to increase their Amsterdam Schiphol seat capacity with larger aircraft.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Victoria Moores
Advanced talks to secure a new strategic investor in Norse Atlantic Airways have ended without agreement after several months of negotiations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
For U.S. passenger operators, their $7.8 billion 2023 net profit was $6 billion above 2022’s performance, but still considerably under 2019's $14.8 billion.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines is calling for the reversal of JetBlue Airways’ first Essential Air Service (EAS) contract.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lufthansa plans to introduce a surcharge to its flights to help offset the growing costs of complying with environmental legislation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The additions total eight aircraft across the three companies.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
The newest Lufthansa Group subsidiary, founded as a company in 2022, will use an Airbus A320neo to operate its first set of routes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The EC is investigating IAG’s plans to buy Air Europa to help expand its Madrid hub, where around two-thirds of traffic is connecting traffic.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Qantas plans to add 14 more De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s to its fleet to replace older and smaller turboprops used for its regional services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
The airframer projects it will reach historic E-Jet peak production in a few years, while studies for a larger narrowbody include wing and fuselage concepts.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Lori Ranson
Alaska’s flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), voted in favor of a strike authorization in February.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
This week, the Carbon Analysis looks at some Eastern European flag carriers, in line with Aviation Week’s MRO BEER event happening in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Brussels Airlines is preparing for more than 1.2 million passengers in July and August with an expanded fleet, beefed-up staff and new destinations.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues said technology improvements were a strategic must-have for TAP.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Despite double-digit revenue growth, Vietnam Airlines is still clawing its way back to profitability.
Airlines & Lessors