Airlines & Lessors

Iraqi Airways’ efficiency was already high, and its fleet expansion will only serve to improve already positive figures.

Russia’s leading airline operator Aeroflot Group is feeling threatened by the growing presence of foreign air carriers in its home market, according to its CEO.

Recently released traffic figures for China’s three largest airline groups reveal record-breaking quarterly performances during the third quarter of 2025.

Airbus is seeking to partner with airlines to push a wide range of potential decarbonization solutions, an executive at the OEM tells Aviation Week.

Alaska Air Group said a failure at its primary data center was behind a systemwide ground stop of Alaska and Horizon Air flights that lasted several hours.

Air Canada has announced its largest expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) in several decades.

Major capacity provider Avia Solutions Group has embarked on a corporate reorganization and is selling off one of its constituent airlines.

Panelists at MRO Europe discussed challenges in recruiting, training and retaining new technicians.

Austrian Airlines’ will resume Vienna–Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport service; more destinations in Iran and possibly Syria are being considered.

South Korea’s Parata Air has applied to the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority.

Air Botswana’s general manager (GM) has left the airline, four months after being placed on administrative leave for unspecified reasons.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has begun the process of transferring airport slots and traffic rights held by Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to begin codesharing on cargo flights with Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the carrier recently purchased by ANA’s parent company.

Brunei’s Department of Civil Aviation has amended its Part 21 certification regulations to include the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) among its list of recognized regulators alongside the FAA and EASA.

More than three decades after the original Pan Am ceased operations, an effort is underway to return the iconic brand to scheduled airline service.

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

A bipartisan push by U.S. lawmakers to force the FAA to require ADS-B In continues to gain momentum.

Southwest Airlines is seeing a “disproportionate” customer reaction to its new extra legroom and assigned seating products.

American Airlines plans a retrofit of its aging Boeing 777-200 widebodies as part of its quest to expand premium offerings and keep capital costs in check.

Dubai National Air Travel Agency (dnata) is launching a joint venture with Silk Way Group to create a major aviation services hub at Alat International Airport.

Airline pilots are increasingly looking at factors beyond salary when it comes to deciding whether to stay with their current employer or move on.

As Icelandair’s traditional transfer business between Europe and North America remains under pressure, the flag carrier is adjusting its network and fleet.

Air France will launch a new nonstop route between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Las Vegas next spring, adding the Nevada city as its 19th U.S. destination.

Korean Air has purchased an 11% share in WestJet’s parent companies, joining alliance partner Delta Air Lines in acquiring a stake in the Canadian LCC.

Estonian regional cargo operator Airest is looking to expand into ATR and Airbus A320 passenger aircraft, in response to a specific market opportunity.