Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
The dispute between Lufthansa and key parts of its workforce has escalated; a strike by pilots and cabin crew has forced the cancellation of about 800 flights.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Thai Airways has confirmed plans to return to Amsterdam for the first time in nearly three decades, expanding its European network to 12 destinations.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Chinese lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology has signed a contract with EFW for the conversion of one Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F).
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair's CEO says the carrier has proved it can operate a profitable network, despite geopolitical constraints, as it prioritizes growth in Europe and Asia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Major airframers are betting on Asian demand to outpace other global regions.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Southwest began 2026 with a new onboard experience, following a year of change, and has plans for more.
Airlines & Lessors

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Meteorito Aerolíneas is expanding commercial operations to strengthen domestic connectivity in Peru, with a selective regional outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Frontier Airlines is embarking on 2026 with a “clear strategic path” back to sustained profitability, including through a rightsizing of its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto says the company is working on a long-awaited narrowbody fleet order.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Commercial narrowbody aircraft deliveries from Airbus and Boeing totaled 55 units in January, marking a decrease of eight aircraft compared to the first month of 2025.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Adrian Schofield
IndiGo has confirmed to India’s regulator that it will be able to adhere to flight and duty time rules following the expiration of waivers it was granted.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
AirAsia X will reenter the London market in June, launching a one-stop daily service between Kuala Lumpur and London Gatwick.
Airports & Networks

By Steve Trimble, Christine Boynton
The FAA has reversed an order that to ground all commercial and general aviation flights from El Paso, Texas, for 10 days starting on Feb. 10.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
El Al Israel Airlines is adding nine destinations to its network, including three new long-haul routes to Asia.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Airlines operating new-technology fleets will need more aircraft than previous generations to account for increased downtime, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
FlySafair is to be fully acquired by state-backed African infrastructure investor Harith General Partners and affiliates for an undisclosed sum.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Airlines are scaling back or suspending service to Cuba after the government warned that aviation fuel will be unavailable at the country’s airports for at least a month.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
“We’ve just barely got to 2% by 2026 ... [with] no prospect of getting to 6% by 2030; they’ll just move to the right," Ryanair's Michael O'Leary said in Paris.
Emerging Technologies

By David Casey
Ireland’s government has taken its first formal legislative step toward lifting the long-running passenger cap at Dublin Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Shareholders of Chengdu Airlines have increased the carrier’s registered capital by 194% to $289 million.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair and CFM have made progress on a multi-year engine services agreement that includes support for the airline's plans to set up two of its own engine shops.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Antoine Fafard
IATA reports that air cargo demand reached a record high in 2025, according to recently released data from December.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
Pilot and flight attendant unions at American Airlines are demanding change, turning a critical eye to leadership at the very top.
Airlines & Lessors

By William Moore
Carbon Analysis considers what effect Lufthansa's forthcoming new long-haul fleet may have on the airline's current operating efficiency.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Victoria Moores
South African Airways Group posted a $9.7 million full-year net profit, marking its second year of profitability since exiting business rescue in April 2021.
Airlines & Lessors