Airlines & Lessors

Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah, UAE-Rome flights in July, expanding its European network with direct connectivity.

FlyDubai plans to drive growth with fleet expansion, new destinations and sustainability initiatives, after achieving strong revenue and passenger growth in 2025

Norse Atlantic doubles down on ACMI and own-network operations, projecting higher revenue, profitability and growth on long-haul routes in 2026.

AirAsia X is targeting growth with 79 million passengers, fleet expansion and Bahrain as a global hub, connecting Asia to Europe and the Middle East.

Air New Zealand is launching a strategic review to improve its financial health after losses related to engine availability exceeded manufacturers' compensation

Qantas is planning for a major influx of new aircraft over the next 18 months, as its delivery pipeline appears to be stabilizing and becoming more predictable.

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) agreed to take over Macquarie AirFinance in a deal worth $7 billion that solidifies its position among the largest aircraft leasing companies.

Lessors have traditionally been cautious about entering the widebody market, but SMBC Aviation Capital could change that approach.

A series of new nonstop routes from the U.S. and Canada has added fresh capacity into Nassau since the start of the winter 2025-26 season.

Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines each plan to add new transatlantic routes over the coming weeks.

IAG Cargo is launching a time-critical aircraft on ground service to transport aircraft parts, minimizing downtime and support operators' schedules globally.

Volaris stabilizes its fleet at 2025 levels, improves GTF engine performance and boosts productive aircraft to drive growth without adding fleet debt.

Ryanair pushes Ireland to act after EU rules Dublin's night flight cap is illegal, urging swift legislation to prevent local restrictions on airport operations.

Jet2 is boosting summer capacity by 8%, adding 1.1 million seats at new bases, and is gearing up for its London Gatwick launch in March with strong bookings.

Philippine Airlines plans nonstop Manila-Chicago flights by summer 2026, marking the first direct link between the U.S. Midwest hub and the Philippines.

Finnair is planning for when Russian airspace reopens to restore faster Far East routes, boost capacity and expand destinations.

United Airlines has asked the DOT to block United Nigeria Airlines flights to the U.S., arguing the deal would enable “misidentification, misunderstanding and deception” in the market.

All Nippon Airways veteran Juichi Hirasawa has been named as the airline’s next president and CEO.

Embraer says it needs 200 aircraft orders from Indian airlines to make an E175 facility in the country viable. Would securing that number this year be unprecedented?

Spirit Airlines has reached an AIP with its lenders, one it believes will allow the business to emerge from Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer.

The U.S. House of Representatives failed to approve the Senate-passed bill that calls for a widespread ADS-B In mandate.

Three sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) registries have partnered on a pilot project to minimize the risk of double-counting.

Even if eSAF developers manage to secure long-term airline offtake agreements, they are not likely to be recognized as bankable by financiers, experts say.

Air Algérie is further expanding its operations between Algiers and the UK, reflecting a surge in passenger demand.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad reported total revenue of $8.4 billion, up 21% year-on-year, driven by expansion across both passenger and cargo operations.