Airlines & Lessors

Azul expects to add three more Embraer E195-E2s by year-end 2023 and aims to add 15 more jets by the end of 2024.

United Airlines later attributed the issue to a software update that caused a “widespread slowdown” in its technology systems.

Eight 737 MAXs built for Chinese airline customers have shown signs of activity in recent weeks, a report from consultancy Aero Analysis Partners (AAP) said.

The Togolese government has acquired a 14.39% stake in ASKY, which flies in strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines.

The new owner of relaunched South Korean LCC Eastar Jet has partnered with AIP Capital to lease five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Backed by Ireland-based ACMI specialist Avia Solutions Group, BBN Airlines Indonesia sees a gap in its local market to provide wet leasing services.

This comes as the CAAC reported a 7.4% increase in passenger volume during the summer travel season against 2019 levels.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s inaugural route to Sri Lanka will start in January.

The South African air transport market resets.

Pittsburgh Airport says Spirit Airlines' flights on the Miami route will start Nov. 15, using an Airbus A320 aircraft.

The new processing center at Istanbul Airport will give FedEx subsidiary FedEx Express Europe a handling capacity of 3,000 pieces per hour.

A coalition of major companies and institutions in Minnesota has formed to rapidly scale production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The group aims to make the U.S. state a leading SAF hub.

Avolon's binding agreement for the Airbus A330neos finalizes a deal that was originally announced at the June 2023 Paris Air Show.

The Qantas Group CEO's early exit comes as the embattled Australian airline faces legal action over allegedly selling tickets for canceled flights.

Summer 2023 has seen its fair share of challenges, including record-breaking high temperatures—something airlines may have to contend with more in the future.

Leadership changes at Scandinavian Airlines come as the carrier continues restructuring after filing for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2022.

Flynas plans to launch new domestic and international connections from Madinah following the opening of a new base in the city.

Turkish Airlines has made the first relatively small step in renewing and growing its fleet by adding 10 Airbus A350-900s to its order backlog.

Malaysia Airlines, which has agreed to acquire 25 of the narrowbodies, had initially expected to receive the Boeing 737-8 on Aug. 28.

The Dutch government's proposal pares Amsterdam Schiphol flight movements per year to 452,500, down 10.5% from the current 500,000 cap.

Large private credit institutional investors are playing a dominant role in aviation financing.

The backers of India’s Jet Airways have taken an important step toward relaunching the carrier by making a major debt payment.

SAS has reported a positive fiscal third quarter (Q3), despite the travails of restructuring, pilot training issues, and high wet-lease costs for 41 aircraft.

A recent lawsuit from American Airlines challenges the controversial practice of hidden city ticketing, also known as skiplagging.

Malaysia Airlines is increasing its Indian network to nine destinations, taking capacity to the country above 2019 levels.