Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The new deal comes on the heels of a recently completed purchase of 37 aircraft, also from lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Frontier Airlines has sent an open letter to Spirit Airlines shareholders urging them to approve its recently enhanced merger offer, as the bidding war with JetBlue Airways heats up ahead of a crucial stockholder vote.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Wet-lease specialist GetJet Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800, which is scheduled to be joined by a further four by year-end.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s largest cargo carrier AirBridgeCargo is looking for ways to continue its sanctions-interrupted operations outside the country.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
As ANA's strong China-U.S. transit market collapsed with Beijing's protracted pandemic-related border closures, ANA is looking at India as a promising transit market and hopes to tap into SIA’s network there.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
Pilots at United Airlines have reached a tentative agreement towards a new contract, setting the stage for a ratification vote next month that would make them first among their major airline peers to successfully negotiate a post-pandemic contract.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Netherlands’ flag-carrier KLM has reiterated that limits on passenger numbers imposed by Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cannot be a long-term phenomenon, as it sets about minimizing disruption to travelers.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airlines believe the deal will “create the most comprehensive combined carrier network throughout the Americas.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
The closure of Russian airspace has caused considerable changes in Finnair’s strategy, as over half of the Oneworld alliance member’s revenue came from the traffic to Asia operating via Russian territory.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
SATA Air Açores Group is eyeing an ambitious fleet renewal and new hub strategy as the air travel recovery moves faster than expected.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air is making plans for the integration of three subsidiary LCCs after its takeover of Asiana is finalized.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
The airline industry is currently not worried about any potential airspace closure over China, akin to that over Russia, according to IATA’s Director General.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Oman Air has confirmed it will join the Oneworld alliance, a step to strengthen the Middle East country’s tourism target.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Jens Flottau, Guy Norris
Engines and cabin interiors top the list of missing components, while airlines and airports struggle to keep up normal operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Dominican Republic-based start-up LCC Arajet has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC), paving the way for a launch later in 2022.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The airline hopes to serve at least seven U.S. destinations from London Gatwick.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air travel disruption caused by staff shortages and a fast ramp-up in demand will likely last throughout the summer, according to the European Commission (EC), while network manager Eurocontrol forecast high fuel prices will drive a hike in ticket prices in the fall.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
LCC Norwegian has firmed its previously announced letter of intent with Boeing for 50 737-8s, the airline announced June 23.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
United Airlines has received an FAA waiver allowing it to remove around 50 departures a day from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) beginning in July in an effort to reduce congestion and improve its on-time performance.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air is making progress toward gaining key approvals from U.S. and European regulators for its proposed acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Some industry observers believe Hong Kong's extremely cautious approach to easing travel and border restrictions will result in long-term competitive damage, but Cathay Pacific says it has significant fundamental advantages that will come back into play when restrictions ease.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ben Goldstein
The outlook for U.S. small community air service is grimmer than any time in recent memory, and the situation will likely get worse before it stabilizes.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines is evaluating whether to use Airbus A350-1000XWB or Boeing 777X aircraft for nonstop services to Australia and is nearing a decision on 30 regional aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Regional aircraft lessor Elix Aviation has merged with ADARE Aviation Capital, with both companies coming together under a new “Abelo” brand.
Airlines & Lessors