Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Virgin Atlantic, Vietnam Airlines and Starlux Airlines each plan to expand their long-haul networks with new nonstop intercontinental routes.
Airports & Networks

By Daniel Williams
Analysis of Airbus A330neo flight hours and cycles utilization data for the first six months of 2025 reveals differing operational trends among the airlines that fly the aircraft the most.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Alan Dron
Porter Airlines and Embraer CAE Training Services are expanding pilot training with a new E195-E2 full-flight simulator at CAE's Montreal center.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Christine Boynton
SkyWest is prepared to be flexible in its delivery schedule as it is unwilling to pay the proposed 50% surcharge on new Embraer aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
SWISS became the first airline to integrate solar fuel into its regular operations, using fuel manufactured by clean tech company Synhelion, the companies said.
Emerging Technologies

By Alan Dron
The plan is to concentrate on the development of airports and ground infrastructure, with a focus on the establishment of a dedicated national cargo airline.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Representatives of European airlines are sounding the alarm about potential increased fees for non-EU travelers to obtain the new ETIAS documentation.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russian airline group S7 is closing its subsidiary S7 Space, which had developed expertise in repairing the high-pressure compressor blades in CFM56 engines.
Supply Chain

By Chen Chuanren
Taiwan's Uni Air has finalized a purchase agreement for 19 ATR 72-600 turboprops, firming up a commitment announced June 10.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Revenue from new Southwest Airlines checked bag fees have surpassed the company’s expectations, and the carrier says it has observed no “book-away” as a result.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines is confident it will close the margin gap with its largest rivals over time, seeing no structural impediments hindering its ability to do so.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Although Alaska Air Group has no immediate plans to simplify its fleet in the near term, company executives do foresee some streamlining five years from now.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Ryanair is negotiating final plans for new in-house engine MRO shops and boosting its spare engine fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Mark Pilling
Etihad plans to take delivery of 10 Airbus A321LRs this year, a further 10 in 2026 and five slated for delivery each year in 2027 and 2028.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Use of AI at American Airlines is focused on operational efficiencies, its CEO said, while criticizing certain other uses of the technology as inappropriate.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Thai Airways has gained approval to relist its shares following its multiyear restructuring efforts.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Wizz Air plans to restore its full flight schedule to Israel by early September as it aims to become the country’s largest inbound European carrier.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
An Antonov An-24RV operated by Angara Airlines crashed in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, with early indications suggesting there were no survivors.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
American Airlines will open two Landline bus routes from regional airports to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Wizz Air has confirmed it will substantially scale back its Airbus A321XLR order as it pivots away from “hot and harsh” environments.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Lessor Avolon has placed an order for 90 Airbus aircraft, an incremental buy that brings its total to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Frontier Airlines is expanding its U.S. domestic network with 15 new routes launching this fall, including two new cities and a return to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Unions and industry associations are reacting to a one-year exemption granted by FAA, delaying mandated use of IPSB on new commercial aircraft.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
The U.S. says a forced move from Mexico City International airport to Felipe Ángeles International violates the air service agreement between the two countries.
Airlines & Lessors