Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
South Africa's government gave up a stake in the flag carrier in 2021 after it added debt and went into bankruptcy, but the airline has been in rebuild mode.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The coalition aims to grow Hong Kong as a regional sustainable aviation fuel hub for both Hong Kong and China.
Emerging Technologies

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said the airline would be happy to take over MAX delivery slots from United if the U.S. carrier wants to delay or cancel them.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Malaysia Airlines, part of the Malaysia Aviation Group, will be taking delivery of the first four of 20 Airbus A330-900s in the second half of 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The Aviation Environmental Labeling Scheme is being developed to give passengers standardized information about the environmental impact of their EU flights.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
Embraer’s E-Jets have racked up sizeable customer bases, but it is still unusual for the type to be used in the ACMI role.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By David Casey
Oman Air is ending flights to four destinations in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The U.S. is ordering the Aeromexico-Delta Air Lines transborder joint venture be wound down after recent "anticompetitive" actions by the Mexican government.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
European Commission scrutiny and political upheaval are slowing plans for airline consolidation in the region.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
After announcing intent to appeal an antitrust ruling blocking their merger, JetBlue has informed Spirit that the merger may be terminable on and after Jan. 28.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
In a new outlook paper highlighting major changes in the aviation market, lessor Avolon said it expects market lease rates to rise further.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The airline is significantly growing its maintenance workforce in Pittsburgh amidst the airport’s ongoing terminal modernization project.
Workforce & Training

By Chen Chuanren
Long-haul LCC Air Japan will commence service between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport on April 26.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp, David Casey
United Airlines is adding a third seasonal route to Athens and boosting service to Alaska and Canada.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
China Southern Airlines is set to offer a record summer schedule to London.
Airports & Networks

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

By David Casey
Iraq’s Fly Baghdad has suspended flights on all routes days after the U.S. Treasury accused the airline of transporting Iran-backed militants.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The announcement came just hours after the last flight of the Glasgow-based regional carrier's once-large fleet of Saab 340 turboprops after 24 years’ service.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Boeing is seeking an exemption from FAA to allow the 737-7 to be certified and enter service as the airframer works to address engine inlet durability issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
GOL becomes the fourth Latin American airline to seek the measure since 2020, following Avianca, Aeromexico, and LATAM Airlines Group.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Following receipt of an approved inspection and maintenance process from the FAA, Alaska expects to bring its first few 737-9s back into service on Jan. 26.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
The development comes after two airlines expressed an interest late last year in taking a stake in the Oslo-based long-haul carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Passenger volume between Singapore and North America exceeded 2019 levels by more than 25% in 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Labor actions and negotiations throughout the European aviation sector indicate social unrest will continue in 2024 and will be expensive for the airlines.
Airlines & Lessors