Airlines & Lessors

American Airlines expects its partner Alaska Air Group will be successful in its long-haul endeavors from Seattle with widebody jets.

Boeing managed to sell its 737 MAX to three major Airbus operators, helped by pricing, availability and some strategic considerations.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

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

Southwest may soon announce new international airline partners, while assessing what aircraft type will best support flying longer-haul on its own metal.

Edelweiss Air will add five additional Airbus A320neos to partly renew its narrowbody fleet in 2027 and 2028.

Alaska Air Group has appointed Alaska Airlines SVP-public affairs and sustainability Diana Birkett Rakow to CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, succeeding Joe Sprague.

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched an expanded strategic partnership with China’s e-commerce logistics company Cainiao, to accelerate cross-border deliveries.

After decades of building robust domestic route maps, U.S. airlines must be creative with their network strategies.

JetBlue Airways unveiled nine new routes it will launch from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including adding Cali, Colombia, to its network.

Air Canada is deepening its transatlantic presence with new links to Italy and Hungary in summer 2026, while also increasing service to mainland China.

BermudAir’s new direct flights from the U.S. to Anguilla are designed to counter seasonal trends in Bermuda, says CEO Adam Scott.

Austrian Airlines’ fleet modernization is gaining momentum as parent Lufthansa Group takes delivery of its long-delayed Boeing 787-9s.

South American airline consortium Abra Group is non-committal regarding a potential merger between Azul and GOL now that Azul is restructuring thru Chapter 11.

WestJet has signed a 15-year training agreement with CAE, as the flight simulator and training provider prepares to develop a new facility in Calgary.

After being selected for an Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in August, Air Wisconsin has announced it will withdraw from the process.

Qantas has confirmed its first Airbus A220 service on an international route as part of a planned major expansion of its New Zealand network.

Ryanair has applied for a judicial review of a restriction by the country’s planning commission on the number of aircraft movements at Dublin Airport.

The deal between LCC Avelo and the Brazilian airframer for 50 E195-E2s plus 50 purchase rights marks the first sale of E2s to a U.S. operator.

Asia-Pacific international passenger demand has been strong this year, but the growth rate is likely to moderate as inflation takes effect, the head of the AAPA says.

Flight punctuality during Europe’s peak summer season improved significantly this year, according to the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO).

Wizz Air has announced the closure of its Vienna base following a strategic review of its operations and fleet allocation.

Russia’s largest airline owner, Aeroflot Group, is spending $1.1 billion on insurance settlements to obtain the remaining 36 aircraft it operates that are still owned by foreign lessors.

U.S. ULCC Allegiant Air will become the second airline to add Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to its network in early 2026, following Breeze Airways.

Polish airspace was temporarily closed overnight when more than a dozen Russian drones crossed into the country during a major aerial attack on Ukraine.