Airlines & Lessors

The privatization of Air India is still expected to occur this year despite delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a senior government minister.

El Al Israel Airlines is strategizing on how to deal with both the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis and changing market conditions in a post-pandemic environment.

IATA is criticizing EASA’s Safety Directive banning European aircraft from entering Belarusian airspace, following the May 23 forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Minsk.

United Airlines believes dynamics in the post-pandemic domestic market will be different for LCCs looking to capitalize on the shrinking of larger network airlines.

Almost two decades after Concorde retirement, United’s Boom Overture order is strongest signal yet for commercial supersonic revival.

Plans for Ecuadorian startup Ecuatoriana Airlines were finalized in late 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic upended the aerospace industry, and prior to the demise of the country’s former flag carrier Tame.

American Airlines said it turned cash-positive in May for the first time in a year, and expects the momentum to continue through the summer, driven by strong demand for leisure travel.

IATA has urged the G7 group of nations to make data-driven decisions to manage the risks of COVID-19 when reopening international air routes.

Unlike most airlines in the Middle East region, Saudi Gulf is privately owned and “we ran out of cash,” CEO Ismail Karimi said.

Embraer has received EASA certification for the E190-E2 regional jet to operate into London City Airport (LCY), a major European business hub.

Delta Air Lines wants to begin a codeshare with airBaltic on two dozen routes from the Latvian carrier’s hubs in Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius.

The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has granted Vistara tentative approval to begin scheduled operations between India and the U.S.

The United deal, which also covers options for 35 additional aircraft, envisages introduction of the first civil supersonic services on trans-Atlantic and Pacific routes by 2029.

Bamboo Airways has taken another step toward its ambition of launching scheduled service between Vietnam and the U.S.

Plans by UK aviation and energy infrastructure group Esken to sell regional carrier Stobart Air appear to have hit a hitch.

Air Dolomiti is evaluating new destinations as Italy's airline makeup continues to change with start-up carriers and a relaunched Alitalia.

Leading up to its launch, Breeze Airways made little attempt to mask its basic strategy.

“It would be more efficient to have only one type of aircraft,” COO Francesco Sciortino said. “We also need a long-term perspective for a replacement for the Boeing 767.”

The Hungary-based carrier said it was “cautiously optimistic” about the recovery of the business, which the airline said started later than hoped because of COVID-19 restrictions remaining in place longer than expected.

Tasman Cargo Airlines has become the first Australia-based air cargo operator to commence scheduled freighter operations to Singapore.

AirAsia X has gained shareholder approval for its restructuring plan, representing a significant step in the company’s attempt to cut its liabilities and attract more funding.

Eurocontrol is seeing indications of some air traffic recovery for summer 2021, with August traffic potentially rising to 69% of pre-pandemic levels.

Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are making slow progress in restoring their networks as key border reopenings remain elusive.

Norway’s domestic market is set for further changes as Flyr enters and Wizz Air exits.

Mexico's Viva Aerobus is starting two new scheduled routes to the U.S., with plans to return to Miami for the first time in nearly a decade.