Airlines & Lessors

As airlines map out their paths to net-zero emissions, the industry seeks to make sure they have accurate ways to track their performance.

The WestJet Group has announced a new firm order for 42 Boeing 737-10s, with options for up to 22 more,

Kazakhstan´s FlyArystan plans to nearly double its fleet by the end of next year and is looking for growth beyond that.

Russia’s air transport industry has called for the government to protect its manpower from the partial mobilization announced by President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 21.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has released a draft rulemaking that would require sellers of commercial airline tickets to clearly display ancillary fees at the point of sale.

The trial to determine if the partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways is anti-competitive is underway, and few are venturing to predict the outcome.

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines have ramped up their international capacity plans from November onward, following the latest steps by the government to relax entry requirements.

The chief executive of SkyWest said he does not understand what the big fuss is regarding the company’s application for Part 135 commuter authorization for a new charter subsidiary that was stood up this summer.

South African Airways (SAA) is expecting to finalize a strategic equity partnership with the Takatso Consortium before the end of March 2023.

Mediterranean Shipping Co. has become the latest such business to branch out into its own-branded air cargo operations, with plans to operate four Boeing 777s in partnership with U.S. carrier Atlas Air.

The cadet-pilot program is open to candidates without any flight experience and is “designed to inspire professional vocations among candidates from all backgro

Air Greenland plans to set up its domestic network by the end of 2024 when the country expects to have opened three new airports.

The trial will provide a proof of concept for the cargo component of the IATA CO2 Connect carbon calculator.

The airline will begin scheduled international passenger flights from Colombo.

Destinations in Russia and Saudi Arabia are set to be new points for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Air Arabia Egypt respectively.

Industry veterans agree the regional sector will serve as a proving ground for new aircraft concepts—but they do not agree on the specifics.

IATA is continuing its push for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to endorse an aspirational goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

The fuel industry faces major challenges in reaching its target of producing enough SAFs to meet the target of 10% of the aviation industry’s global requirements by the end of the decade, IATA’s World Cargo Symposium heard Sept. 27.

UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic has already sealed 18 interline agreements as part of its preparations to join SkyTeam, a long-anticipated move that was finally confirmed Sept. 27.

Many carriers are now spooling up their recruitment and training again to account for short-term recovery needs and long-term expansion.

Shai Weiss, Virgin Atlantic’s CEO, speaks to Aviation Week Network’s Victoria Moores on Sept. 27 in London as the airline announces it is joining the SkyTeam alliance.

Wizz Air Malta has been granted an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by EASA and an Operating License by the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate, in moves the airline said leaves it ready for potentially significant expansion.

The agreement will not take effect until 2026, after which Shell will provide Cebu Pacific with 5,000 metric tons per year through 2031.

Rising passenger demand is straining airline training departments as carriers struggle to fill voids left by retirements and shortages.

Air Canada calls on government to enact reforms and apply lessons learned during the pandemic.