Airlines & Lessors

Ethiopian Airlines has committed to purchase 11 additional Boeing 737-8s, while evaluating both Airbus and Boeing proposals for more widebodies.

Air Cote d’Ivoire is buying four Embraer 175s and Swiss carrier Helvetic Airway is taking a top-up order of three E195-E2s, the Brazilian airframer announced on the first day of Dubai Airshow.

ITA Airways is preparing a lawsuit against engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney after ITA was forced to ground twice as many aircraft as expected this year.

Garuda Indonesia’s new team is developing a 100-day transformation plan focusing on returning grounded aircraft to service before any major fleet decisions.

Philippine Airlines is expecting to soon receive the first of the Airbus A350-1000 deliveries that will allow improved operations on its North American routes.

Cathay Pacific is planning to scale back the rate of increase of its network growth in 2026 as it looks to consolidate its recent gains, an exec says.

Emirates is hoping to convince Boeing to launch and develop an even larger version of the Boeing 777X after signing up for an additional 65 of the type at Dubai Airshow.

Association of Asia Pacific Airlines industry leaders are urging states to establish policies that will support the acceleration of sustainable aviation fuel.

The UAE government is working toward making the use of sustainable aviation fuel mandatory in the country as a key component of its SAF policy roadmap.

Airlines need to think 10-15 years out and likely extend the life of their current fleets because of new aircraft delivery shortfalls, a Boeing executive says.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh is urging Asia-Pacific to develop its own regulatory and infrastructure solutions rather than emulate Europe’s approach.

ANA CEO Shinichi Inoue says the airline's next fleet renewal decision will be to find a replacement for its De Havilland Canada Dash 8 turboprops.

British regional carrier Blue Islands has suspended operations with immediate effect, grounding its ATR 72 fleet.

Bangkok Airways has quietly placed an order with ATR for 10–12 ATR 72-600s as part of a broader fleet renewal program.

The imposition of tariffs by the U.S. represents a significant financial threat to Asia-Pacific airlines due to the added pressure on costs, AAPA says.

Air Algerie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, which enables the Algerian carrier to launch new transatlantic and Asian routes.

U.S. transportation officials are allowing airlines to add flights back into the system or operate planned departures, lessening required schedule reductions to 3%.

As Arab airlines head to the Dubai Airshow, most of their executives are not quite sure whether they should laugh or cry. They have good reasons for both.

Aeromexico is unconcerned about the latest order from the U.S. restricting certain flights and is hopeful the spat between the countries will end soon.

The German coalition government has decided on several measures aimed at reducing financial pressure on the air transport industry.

South Korea-based AirZeta, emerging from Asiana Cargo and Air Incheon, has been in operation for four months and is outlining its first results.

Air Transat has confirmed two more summer routes from Montreal in 2026, adding points in Senegal and Iceland to its network.

Wizz Air says its network restructuring will begin delivering financial benefits from the 2027 fiscal year as new bases across Central and Eastern Europe open.

Etihad Airways says it set a new benchmark at the nine-month point in its financial year, continuing the trend among Gulf airlines for record financial results.

Singapore Airlines will roll out LEO satellite connectivity to enhance inflight Wi-Fi as part of a long-haul cabin product revamp set for the 2026 first half.