Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
AJet has agreed a lease for five Airbus A321neos to speed up its fleet renewal as it works to become more competitive against rival LCC Pegasus Airlines at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
A missing pin caused the nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 to collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring 23 people and damaging the aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Aircastle plans to return Spirit’s A320neos to service by 2027, addressing engine costs and fuel efficiency amid rising fuel prices and cautious market outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Vietnam Airlines expands Northeast Asia routes, JetBlue adds Fort Lauderdale destinations, Air Zimbabwe restores UK flights, Norwegian launches Tromso-Glasgow.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The U.S. DOT approves Allegiant’s acquisition of Sun Country, preserving international route rights and enabling fleet integration for expanded leisure markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The battle for EasyJet has intensified after U.S. private equity firm Apollo Global Management eclipsed rival bidder Castlelake with a $7.6 billion proposal.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Setna iO is the latest company to acquire a Spirit Airlines airframe amid ongoing aftermarket competition for its assets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Azul restructures its Airbus widebody fleet to cut lease costs, reduce liabilities and sustain momentum after exiting Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Vinci takes over management of Rennes Bretagne Airport, planning ambitious expansion to boost international connectivity and modernize infrastructure.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Middle East airlines recover capacity after airspace closures but renewed military tensions and restrictions threaten the region’s fragile rebound.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Delta expands basic fares in premium cabins, offering tiered pricing for First, Premium Select and Delta One with varying perks and restrictions.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
During IATA’s most recent AGM, the organization’s director general Willie Walsh addressed many timely challenges, including high jet fuel prices and SAF.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
European airlines face operational disruptions as they resume flights to Venezuela, with capacity constraints at Valencia's Arturo Michelena Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker
Two airlines are defending themselves against lawsuits because they have described seats located against solid walls as window seats and, in many cases, charged extra for the “benefit.”
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Wizz Air expands in Spain with new bases in Madrid and Valencia, launching domestic routes and adding 17 new services for winter 2026-27.
Airports & Networks

By Lee Ann Shay
MTU Maintenance inducted is first engine, a Leap-1B, on July 8.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alan Dron
Fitch warns of liquidity risks for AirBaltic as the Latvian carrier faces mounting debt, weak financial performance and potential restructuring.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Airbus ratcheted up its commercial aircraft output once again in June, delivering 89 airliners in the month—its highest monthly total of the year so far.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Aaron Karp
An in-depth look at a 1971 US federal law mandating that controllers retire at age 56.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Jet2 says its new London Gatwick (LGW) base is performing ahead of expectations, reinforcing its strategy to expand across southern England.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
SAS Chief Executive Anko Van der Werff is set to become Air Canada’s next CEO at the start of 2027, a move that brings him back to the helm of a carrier based in the Americas.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Fastjet has strengthened its regional and international network through two new strategic partnerships with Euroairlines and Etihad Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines has firmed a previously announced commitment to sell 11 Airbus A321neos to existing lessor Avolon.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
The Dammam route is the latest step in FlyAden’s growth since launching operations in November 2025 with a wet-leased Boeing 737-800.
Airports & Networks