Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Former Boeing executive Greg Smith has been named Independent Chairman of the American Airlines Group Board of Directors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
CEO Luis Gallego said that IAG “has always been a platform for consolidation” after agreeing to buy Air Europa.
Airlines & Lessors

By Karen Walker, Jens Flottau, David Casey
Editors discuss airline failures, acquisitions and partnerships that will shape the European aviation market as it heads into its busiest season.
Air Transport

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

By Lori Ranson
The CEO of Colombian ULCC Viva has resigned as the airline continues to push the country’s government to approve its acquisition by Avianca.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The airline says demand for air travel has never been stronger, particularly from white collar remote workers in big cities.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Newly established South Africa-based Suid Cargo Airlines plans to begin operations in the second quarter (Q2).
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Lufthansa Airlines' CCO will become Lufthansa Group's head of network, alliance and partner management.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Qantas is leading the pursuit to make ultra-long-haul flying comfortable and popular.
Airlines & Lessors

By Linda Blachly
Investment in the future and customer personalization are central to Lufthansa strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Global supply chain issues mean Qantas now expects rolling delays of up to six months for certain aircraft it has on order.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Air New Zealand expects to reactivate its last parked Boeing 777-300ER in May and another new Airbus A321neo is due to enter service soon.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
Big order shows demand for new aircraft continues rising, but Boeing and Airbus struggle to keep pace. Engine reliability issues don’t help.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
New owners look to increase market share and merge group’s airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The merger is still subject to regulatory approval, as the carriers await a decision from the U.S. Justice Department.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Colombia’s largest airline Avianca announced its plans to acquire Viva nearly a year ago but has yet to gain approval for the transaction.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Mexican ULCC Volaris is moderating its growth in an effort to combat possible delays in aircraft deliveries and engine availability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
JetBlue in July announced its $3.8 billion deal to acquire ULCC Spirit and has been awaiting regulatory approval, a process Hayes acknowledged was “complex.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Maldivian Airlines’ parent company has issued a request-for-proposal to provide two Airbus A330-200s on a dry-lease basis for a period of six years.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Latvian carrier airBaltic is making preparations for its stock-exchange listing, with a view to an initial public offering (IPO) in autumn 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Does progress in ITA Airways privatization saga at the start of 2023 mark the start of a year of consolidation for Europe’s vulnerable secondary airlines?
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Northern European carriers SmartLynx Airlines and Braathens Regional Airlines are expanding their respective business portfolios.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Singapore Airlines will suspend its only passenger route to Canada before the end of the summer season.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
AirAsia X posted its highest quarterly profit since the pre-pandemic period after tapping into strong international demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Can rail operators and airlines—traditionally more competitors than partners—really work together to help cut emissions?
Airlines & Lessors