Airlines & Lessors

Finnair is considering adding more Embraer aircraft to its fleet to support its growth and develop its network, including in southern Europe.

Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens Ritter said 25 new aircraft will join the fleet during 2026, increasing the carrier’s operational performance.

Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki has stepped down amid growing scrutiny over the airline’s financial management and operational performance.

Speaking at the Singapore Airshow, Airbus head of marketing, commercial aircraft Joost van der Heijden sees potential in both domestic and international routes.

February will see Air Transat enter the Brazil market for the first time, Porter launching service to Nassau and American flying to Bimini, among other routes.

The African Development Bank Group and Air Cote d’Ivoire have signed an LOI to explore strategic cooperation aimed at strengthening Africa’s aviation sector.

Relative to Europe’s other commercial markets, Germany stood out for the wrong reasons in 2025 and there seems little prospect for a change in fortunes.

Airlink officially launched a direct air service between Johannesburg and Nacala in northern Mozambique, its seventh destination in the country.

TUI Airline discussed its fleet strategy as it took delivery of its 55th Boeing 737-8 from Boeing on Jan. 30.

All the important data related to Air India in recent years.

Air cargo traffic on Asia-Europe routes surged in 2025 as Asia-North America flows contracted amid trade tensions.

Indonesian carrier TransNusa says it is satisfied with the performance of its five Comac C909 regional jets, highlighting strong support from the Chinese OEM.

Mongolia’s Hunnu Air is building up its Embraer jet fleet as it looks to add capacity and expand its network.

Air Cambodia will use an order for up to 20 Boeing 737-8s to replace its Airbus narrowbodies and for significant fleet growth.

Boeing announced the first major narrowbody order of the Singapore Airshow on Feb. 3, unveiling a deal with Air Cambodia for up to 20 737 MAXs.

Qantas has announced an agreement to divest its stake in Jetstar Japan, which will be rebranded under a new ownership structure.

Malaysia’s AirBorneo unveiled a firm order for eight ATR turboprops on the first day of the Singapore Airshow as the airline develops its long-term fleet strategy in the wake of its rebranding.

Starlux Airlines reports strong demand for its premium products as it prepares to increase the proportion of business-class seating on its incoming A350-1000s.

Zipair Tokyo has begun operating a Boeing 787-8 with a drag-reducing riblet coating applied to areas of the fuselage.

With Aviation Week’s MRO Middle East taking place in Dubai, Carbon Analysis looks at the Middle Eastern Big Three: Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

International connectivity is playing an increasing role for IndiGo as it develops a more diverse network strategy, CEO Pieter Elbers says.

UK regional startup Ecojet has filed for liquidation, two-and-a-half years after the project was first announced.

Sudan has resumed domestic passenger flights to Khartoum International Airport after nearly two years of suspension.

Lufthansa Cargo is adding two destinations to its Airbus A321 short- and medium-haul freighter network, the operator said.

A plan to open Lelystad Airport to commercial flights has been welcomed by the airport and broader industry while generating pushback from environmentalists.