Airlines & Lessors

A Boeing 737-400 converted freighter operated by Pakistan's K2 Airways has gone missing over the Arabian Sea during a cargo flight from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan on July 7.

FTAI and AEI partner to deliver 737-800 freighters with engines tailored for cargo, addressing demand for cost-efficient, lower-utilization solutions.

The secondary aircraft market has become increasingly vital for regional aviation, particularly in Africa, even as a persistent global supply backlog complicates carriers’ access to aircraft,

After facing headwinds in 2025, U.S. upstart Avelo appears on firmer footing having secured a capital infusion shortly before handing Embraer a record-breaking E2 order.

Flybondi has halted operations amid financial struggles, supplier disputes and leadership changes as rival JetSmart expands in Argentina.

Saudia Cargo is expanding its dedicated freighter fleet with four Boeing 777-200 aircraft as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Starlux needs to increase utilization of its A330-900 fleet to improve efficiencies, according to a senior executive at the Taiwanese airline.

Gol receives its first A330 to launch nonstop Rio-New York flights, marking a new phase of international expansion with long-haul routes.

A look at Castlelake’s interest in UK-based LLC easyJet.

Three focus areas for IATA’s new leader, according to ATW.

Wizz Air refocuses its network strategy, improves on-time performance and plans to add Starlink Wi-Fi to its fleet while maintaining ULCC principles.

India's DGCA has granted type certification to the Embraer 190, 195 and 195-E2, expanding the range of aircraft the Brazilian manufacturer can sell into one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.

China Southern Airlines plans to raise up to $2.2 billion through a share offering with proceeds earmarked to support the acquisition of new airliners.

The two airlines are working on the massive task of combining their safety systems in advance of the Dec. 17 merger date.

Hamad International Airport launches biometric Fast Pass for Qatar Airways passengers, enabling faster check-in, bag drop, security and boarding.

EU airlines and environmental groups await key ETS review that could expand carbon pricing to all departing flights amid decarbonization debate.

The jamming of pitch control on an Air Tahiti-operated ATR 72 has yet to be explained, despite in-depth examination and post-incident testing, France's BEA says.

Air Arabia has begun twice-daily nonstop flights between Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates and London Gatwick Airport.

Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is pushing on with its ambitious growth plan after taking delivery of its third A350-1000 from Airbus.

DAE and Neuberger Specialty Finance launch Mustang Aerospace to invest $6 billion in aircraft assets, aiming to build a major leasing franchise.

EasyJet’s board has agreed in principle to the improved financial terms of the latest bid from U.S. investment firm Castlelake.

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Christine Boynton examine what is happening to Spirit Airlines’ fleet following its shutdown.

Air Cote d‘Ivoire is set to expand its narrowbody fleet following the award of a funding package from the West African Development Bank.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

U.S. airlines would see cost reimbursements for altimeter upgrades as part of the FCC plan to auction off additional upper C-band spectrum and permit new wireless services in late 2030.