Airlines & Lessors

JAL acquires shares in Korean Air parent Hanjin KAL, strengthening their partnership with plans for codeshare expansion and MRO cooperation.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation announced two Indian customers for its Ilyushin Il-114-300 passenger turboprop on Sept. 10 at an event in New Delhi.

Xiamen Airlines launches its first Africa route, connecting Xiamen and Addis Ababa, expanding its international network with Boeing 787-8 flights.

Airlink delivers critical supplies during times of crisis.

India’s regional market is a large opportunity for aircraft manufacturers, and ATR has reason to believe the opportunity can turn into reality.

The drone bomb incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany must trigger much broader security measures.

Southwest Airlines embraces bold changes, from lounges to international routes, as it evolves its model to compete and meet customer demands.

UK demands answers after NATS system failure cancels 2,000 flights, disrupting passengers and airlines for two days.

The U.S. sanctions 27 Iranian airlines, targeting covert networks and intermediaries that help Iran source aircraft and spares for its aging fleet.

Star Alliance plans to open a premium lounge at ICN in 2026 after Asiana Airlines exits, ensuring seamless service for its 14 member airlines.

Fiji Airways expands its Australian network with flights to Sydney’s new airport, boosting connectivity and tourism demand between Australia and Fiji.

EgyptAir plans to return to Sydney in 2027 with a one-stop service from Cairo via Singapore, joining a growing group of airlines using Asian intermediate points to expand in Australia.

Boeing has delivered 418 aircraft through Aug. 31, and the year continues to be the manufacturer’s best for deliveries since 2018.

Breeze Airways retires its last E190, transitioning to an all-Airbus A220-300 fleet to expand its network and target underserved U.S. and international markets.

Airbus delivered 57 commercial aircraft to 31 customers in August, down from 67 aircraft delivered in July.

EU ETS reform proposes contrail incentives but excludes turboprops, despite their natural ability to avoid persistent contrail formation.

EgyptAir sister airline Air Cairo has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neos, marking its first direct orders for the type.

T’Way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways, debuting its new livery on a 737-8 delivery as it prepares to launch operations under its new name on Sept. 10.

Israir Airlines returns to the U.S. market with Tel Aviv-JFK flights, adding competition to a recovering New York-Tel Aviv route.

Air Corsica grounds ATR 72s for air conditioning issues, collaborates with ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada to identify the root cause and implement fixes.

Saudi LCC Flynas has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in Swissport Saudi Arabia, with an option to increase its holding to 20% in the future.

An exploration of the unintended consequences of aviation policies.

Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines will launch the first direct air link between Kazakhstan and Singapore, with a twice-weekly service via China’s Hainan island.

The Singapore government and state-owned investment firm Temasek will not intervene in Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment, said senior minister.

Cathay Pacific and Google are expanding their partnership to scale up AI-powered contrail-avoidance system usage to reduce climate impact from contrails.