Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
United Airlines’ new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature a premium economy row with an empty middle seat and a shared table accessible to both the aisle and window seat.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Keith Mwanalushi
Parts scarcity and delivery delays are making AOG readiness even more critical for operators this summer.
Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
Indigo Partners portfolio carriers plan to install SpaceX satellite connectivity across more than 1,000 aircraft.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lori Ranson
Aeromexico plans to deploy additional Boeing 787s on European routes and increase Seoul frequencies using new Mexico City airport slots.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Harith General Partners receives Competition Commission approval for FlySafair acquisition as deal advances to competition tribunal review.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Staff
Boeing delivered 42 737 MAX aircraft in June, giving it three months of 40-plus handovers in 2026 so far—a sign of production stability on the key narrowbody program.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Adrian Schofield
Cebu Pacific Air plans to deploy Starlink connectivity across its fleet starting in 2027 for passenger Wi-Fi and operational communications.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
LCCs and tourism are spurring rapid growth in Vietnam’s air transport sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Lessors have applied to Indian regulators to repossess four Boeing 737-8s from LCC SpiceJet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The Air Operator Certificate of Freeport, Bahamas-based Flamingo Air is suspended, pending an outcome of the investigation into a July 10 fatal crash, regulators announced.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flight that suffered an in-flight engine failure and damaged cabin window appears similar to two high-profile Southwest Airlines accidents that prompted significant changes.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
DHL launches three weekly freighter flights between Bangkok and Cincinnati hub to meet growing Southeast Asia-North America cargo demand.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Widebody sales have been rebounding since the pandemic.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By William Moore
AirBaltic has consolidated its fleet down to nothing but Airbus A220-300s. Carbon Analysis assesses how this gamble has affected the Latvian airline's efficiency.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By David Casey
Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air secures approval to launch flights to Beijing and Shanghai as it builds its international network and targets 100 destinations by 2030.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air reports a second-quarter loss due to soaring fuel costs and Middle East conflict but expects recovery as fuel surcharges ease and demand rebounds.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
American Airlines and Taiwan's Starlux Airlines have moved to deepen their relationship, applying to the U.S. DOT for authority to launch a codeshare partnership.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Delta Air Lines believes industry fare hikes are likely to hold, while warning that durable growth should look different, for carriers navigating a changed industry landscape.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
A passenger on a Ryanair flight being operated by Malta Air from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window after the transparency blew out in flight.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
AJet has agreed a lease for five Airbus A321neos to speed up its fleet renewal as it works to become more competitive against rival LCC Pegasus Airlines at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Thierry Dubois
A missing pin caused the nose gear of a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 to collapse at Frankfurt Airport, injuring 23 people and damaging the aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Aircastle plans to return Spirit’s A320neos to service by 2027, addressing engine costs and fuel efficiency amid rising fuel prices and cautious market outlook.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Vietnam Airlines expands Northeast Asia routes, JetBlue adds Fort Lauderdale destinations, Air Zimbabwe restores UK flights, Norwegian launches Tromso-Glasgow.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The U.S. DOT approves Allegiant’s acquisition of Sun Country, preserving international route rights and enabling fleet integration for expanded leisure markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The battle for EasyJet has intensified after U.S. private equity firm Apollo Global Management eclipsed rival bidder Castlelake with a $7.6 billion proposal.
Airlines & Lessors