Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Air France expects sustainable aviation fuel costs (SAF) to rise to $750 million in 2030, as an EU mandate for SAF use rises to 6% SAF, CEO Anne Rigail says.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Turkish Airlines is “closing the final gap” with Boeing on a potential large aircraft order, Chairman Ahmet Bolat says.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Breeze Airways has taken delivery of three Airbus A220-300s covered under a sale-leaseback arrangement with High Ridge Aviation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Southwest Airlines is adding Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding pilot situational awareness software to its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
The decision comes after a close-run contest against the Embraer E2.
On Location

By Alan Dron
Oman Air expects to launch a new campaign to acquire narrowbodies and widebodies, either late this year or early in 2026, the carrier’s CEO said.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
ANA Holdings has firmed up a narrowbody order with Airbus in a move that will see subsidiary Peach Aviation become the first Japanese operator of the A321XLR.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis shares his thoughts on how 2025 is shaping up so far and gives an update on the airline’s restructuring progress.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
LOT Polish Airlines is switching its large regional fleet from Embraer E-Jets to the Airbus A220, ordering 40 of the type on the first day of Paris Air Show 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction, which oversees licensing approvals, has granted an air transport license to new entrant Sun PhuQuoc Airways.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
During his opening address, Bayrou spoke of the Paris Air Lab exhibitors’ advances in engine technologies and aerospace research.
On Location

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Frontier Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Saudi startup Riyadh Air has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000s at the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
U.S. carrier Republic Airways will evaluate Beta Technologies’ all-electric CX-300 conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for passenger and cargo use.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
Saudi Arabian aircraft lessor AviLease has placed its first direct order with Airbus, signing on for A320neo family narrowbodies and the A350F.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Operating through a challenging landscape, U.S. budget carriers are teaming up to serve as a united, independent voice for the low-fare sector.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey, Karen Walker
Bain & Company has issued a new report ahead of the Paris Air Show, which says that global air travel surpassed pre-pandemic levels in 2024.
On Location

By Karen Walker
For Collins Aerospace’s Interiors division, the Paris Air Show is an opportunity to talk to aircraft manufacturers and airlines about the trends it is seeing.
On Location

By Kurt Hofmann
Copa EVP Robert Carey said the Panamanian carrier’s capacity is expected to grow 7-8% this year, bringing new connectivity via its hub at Panama City Tocumen.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
LATAM Airlines Brazil looks to fill 160 pilot vacancies as it works to maintain its stature as the country’s leading airline, measured in domestic traffic share
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren, Kurt Hofmann
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into a codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines, with possible nonstop flights between Scandinavia and Vietnam.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Israel’s airstrikes on Iran early June 13 have triggered a wave of airspace closures across the Middle East and led to widespread flight cancellations.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau said the agency is focused on maintaining global aviation leadership and collaborating with international regulators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

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

By Daniel Williams
Flight Friday looks at how the top four French passenger operators by number of flights (cycles) have been operating since the previous Paris Air Show in 2023.
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