Edelweiss Air has adjusted its long-haul program, cutting two U.S. destinations from its network citing rising fuel prices as well as reduced demand for the services.
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As fuel costs spike and its reorganization plan weathers scrutiny, Spirit Airlines is again facing questions about its ability to emerge from Chapter 11 as a going concern.
The steep increase in oil prices since the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran began is even more acute for airlines, which are seeing costs of jet fuel increase from around $90 per barrel (p/b) to between $180 and $220 p/b.
Lufthansa Group is making major fleet cutbacks to deal with both the sharp rise in fuel costs and prolonged and bitter disputes with pilot and cabin crew unions.
Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.
VietJet is expanding its footprint in China with the addition of five routes as part of efforts to deepen economic and aviation ties between the two countries.
EasyJet expects to report a headline loss before tax of between £540 million ($732 million) and £560 million for the first half of its 2026 financial year.
Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines have new approval from the U.S. Transportation Department for their merger and now expect the deal to close as early as May 13.
At the Aircraft Exteriors Expo, Boeing had on display several concepts for smart use of aircrafts' "third space," from sitting areas to full work area pods.
Panasonic Avionics announced at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) that Air Canada has begun running its Astrova IFEC system on one of its Airbus A321s.
Boeing outlined several ways it is working to make cabins more accessible and disabled passengers' lives easier at this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo.
Amazon Leo has introduced a gigabit-speed antenna that will connect commercial airliners to the huge low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation it is building out.
Chinese manufacturer Jiatai will provide Flyadeal's economy seating for its Airbus A330neos, while Italian firm Geven will provide its premium economy seats.
