Airlines & Lessors

Ascend Airways has filed for administration, suspended operations and is in the process of returning its 737-8s, citing high fuel prices and airline capacity cuts.

Passenger demand among Asia-Pacific carriers rose 11.3% year on year in March, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).

Japan Airlines is exploring the use of humanoid robots for ramp operations to address labor shortages and improve productivity.

Portugal has requested binding bids from Lufthansa and Air France-KLM for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal; Carbon Analysis imagines how each combined airline would perform from an efficiency standpoint.

While some airlines see AI driving maintenance efficiencies, others raise concerns about potential future "brain drain" from overreliance on the technology.

Boeing has released the first official image of the structurally complete 777-8F since the aircraft briefly appeared outside the Everett production facility.

Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister Sameh Al-Hafni has detailed plans to grow EgyptAir and Air Cairo’s combined fleets to 179 aircraft by 2030.

Despite being rebuffed by American Airlines, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has opted to publicly make his case for a merger between the two carriers.

A group of U.S. budget carriers is seeking $2.5 billion in government assistance to combat rapid increases in fuel costs spurred by the U.S. war with Iran.

The European Commission has set a May 21 deadline for industry input on a new EU aviation and aeronautics strategy.

Togo’s ASKY is carving out a profitable and reliable reputation as a strong African connecting carrier from its Lomé hub, and is now eyeing long-haul operations

Conflict-related spikes in fuel prices could be a timely wake-up call for European investment in SAF production.

Since March 1, six industry-wide fare increases have been pushed through by U.S. airlines working to offset high and volatile fuel costs.

The first 777-8F emerged briefly for the first time from Boeing’s Everett production facility as it was transferred between buildings to begin final completion.

Thai AirAsia X has announced significant capacity cuts across most of its network, including frequency reductions and route suspensions.

Flights from Kuwait International Airport are scheduled to resume following an eight-week suspension of commercial air services after the airport was targeted in the Iran conflict.

Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base and halve capacity at the airport from winter 2026-27, citing rising costs and an uncompetitive operating environment.

The Portuguese government has invited Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group to submit binding bids for a stake in TAP Air Portugal.

United Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787-9 with the new “Elevated” cabin configuration on its first international deployment.

Italy's air accident investigation branch released an incident report focusing on three falls of passengers during disembarkation of Ryanair 737-800s in 2025.

Less than two years in, a transformational plan at Southwest Airlines is being “battle-tested” by fuel costs and geopolitical tensions, the CEO says.

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

A preliminary NTSB report on the March 22 fatal collision at LaGuardia adds details to the accident sequence but little new insight into the breakdowns that set it up.

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom “looks forward to doing more with Alaska going forward” but is not confirming immediate changes to their existing relationship.

The Southern African nations of Botswana and Namibia plan to establish a joint national airline, according to Botswana’s government.