Airlines & Lessors

EasyJet’s board has agreed in principle to the improved financial terms of the latest bid from U.S. investment firm Castlelake.

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Christine Boynton examine what is happening to Spirit Airlines’ fleet following its shutdown.

Air Cote d‘Ivoire is set to expand its narrowbody fleet following the award of a funding package from the West African Development Bank.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

U.S. airlines would see cost reimbursements for altimeter upgrades as part of the FCC plan to auction off additional upper C-band spectrum and permit new wireless services in late 2030.

The carrier and the finlet developer collected more than 2,000 hr. of cruise data to confirm 1.2% fuel saving.

Spirit Airlines sets $630M stalking horse bid for 27 aircraft with potential $18M breakup fee if outbid in bankruptcy liquidation.

U.S. signs open skies pact with Cambodia including seventh-freedom cargo rights as Techo International Airport gains support.

American Airlines will expand its long-haul network from Chicago O’Hare next spring, returning to the U.S.-Japan market from its Midwest hub.

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines has leased eight additional Airbus A321neos from BOC Aviation, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028.

As U.S. value airlines face the back half of a challenging decade, headwinds and premium appetites are reshaping how the segment can define success, and themselves.

Emirates SkyCargo expands its fleet with the first 777-300ERSF, boosting cargo capacity and advancing plans for a global cargo hub at Al Maktoum Airport.

Airports and airlines urge the EU to suspend EES during peak season as border delays disrupt passengers and strain operations.

Israel is moving forward with an expansion of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, signaling confidence in the long-term recovery of the country’s aviation sector.

UK regional airline Loganair is exploring the use of hybrid- and hydrogen-electric aircraft on short range regional routes.

Royal Jordanian targets Asian Oneworld partners and Levant dominance with new routes to Mumbai, Karachi and Beijing while leveraging conflict-zone expertise.

Airlines are still facing jet fuel difficulties as well as network changes, despite efforts to end the Iran war and reliably reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman Air is determined that its four-year transformation plan aimed at restoring it to profitability will remain on track despite the impact of the Gulf crisis.

Europe's top three LCC groups have seen available seats rising exponentially in direct correspondence with the introduction of higher-density new generation aircraft.

One of the most eye-catching route launches in July comes from Brazil, where GOL Linhas Aereas will enter the long-haul market for the first time.

The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines have formally taken over the carrier, marking the completion of a lengthy privatization process.

Dubai International Airport has received its first direct passenger flight from Tehran, marking a significant step toward restoring connectivity with Iran.

Allegiant Air has upped its second quarter guidance driven by strong demand trends and lower fuel prices.

Finnair CFO says reopening Russian airspace will not revive pre-pandemic Asia strategy as summer demand surges.

The biggest takeaway appears to be that fares will remain elevated as demand stays strong and capacity remains constrained. But will airlines be able to maintain recent pricing gains?