Airlines & Lessors

Qantas has advanced its resumption date for some key international long-haul routes, prompted by the relaxation of border and quarantine restrictions by the Australian government.

More training, mental health assistance among wrinkles added to mitigate pandemic’s effects.

A debate is underway on whether U.S. domestic air passengers should be required to be vaccinated prior to boarding flights.

Italy’s new airline ITA has signed an MOU with Airbus and an agreement with Air Lease Corp. (ALC) for a total of 59 aircraft to start its transition from ex-Alitalia aircraft to a more modern fleet.

LATAM Airlines Group has finalized a portion of its debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing as it continues to work through Chapter 11 restructuring.

The European Commission (EC) has welcomed a commitment by 16 airlines to provide better information and timely reimbursements to passengers in case of flight cancellations.

Czech LCC SmartWings has begun services to London Heathrow, the latest in a string of new entrants to the UK’s hub airport.

Qatar Airways is bringing some of its Airbus A380s back into service, as the airline seeks to offset capacity shortfalls caused by the grounding of its A350s.

Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways have each signed large offtake agreements with new producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as both airlines aim to convert at least 10% of their annual jet fuel usage to low-carbon alternatives by 2030.

European Airlines are readying their long-haul networks for a long-awaited rebound, following the news that the U.S. will be open to travelers from many countries starting in November.

At 3,459 mi., New York JFK to London Gatwick is the farthest route in JetBlue’s network.

After 17 months Air Mauritius will exit voluntary administration thanks to a $280 mIllion government loan.

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Ryanair Group has announced the addition of five aircraft to its Vienna base to operate nine more routes during its summer 2022 schedule.

U.S. regional carrier ExpressJet Airlines is relaunching operations on Oct. 24 under a new leisure brand—“aha!”—with flights between Reno, Nevada and

The Northeast Alliance between American and JetBlue is at risk after the Biden administration sued to block it on antitrust grounds.

Long-term need for pilots remains strong but getting through the next few years will present challenges.

A quartet of newly acquired Boeing 777Fs are headed into European air freight operations as the last of Lufthansa Cargo’s McDonnell Douglas MD-11s prepares for its final flights.

United Airlines said it will soon begin the process of firing 593 employees who refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as the company makes good on a threat to part with unvaccinated workers following a Sept. 27 deadline.

Finnair has completed its largest-ever aircraft financing transaction as it continues to strengthen its balance sheet.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed a letter of intent to lease six second-hand Embraer E190 as it looks to adjust its fleet.

South African Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a memorandum of cooperation with a longer-term view to co-starting a pan-African airline group.

Norse Atlantic Airways has unveiled its initial network strategy, outlining plans to fly to three points in the U.S. from the Norwegian capital Oslo in a U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) filing.

“The success of this capital raise, thanks to great support from investors, will enable easyJet to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate its post-COVID-19 recovery plan,” easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren said.

The agreement, which is subject to government approval, will be in addition to United Airlines’ existing tie-up with struggling Star Alliance member South African Airways.