Airlines & Lessors

An assessment of the annual financial performance of the world’s leading carriers shows record-high results for the 20 largest airline groups in 2024.

The Channel Islands-based carrier is experiencing an aircraft shortage that has caused flight cancellations and implementation of some temporary route cuts.

Ryanair will end all flights to and from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands after failing to reach a new commercial agreement with the airport.

A dual-airport strategy in India’s two largest cities aims to meet the country’s capacity demands.

The transatlantic market between Scandinavia and the U.S. will see growth of more than 3% this summer, helped by the addition of three new routes.

IATA's annual general meeting in India comes amid regional political tensions and major uncertainty around global trade, supply chain and demand.

After JetBlue Airways dropped plans to fly between Islip, New York, and Boston Logan, regional carrier Cape Air has unveiled it will operate the route.

Air India’s and IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans have have hit some unexpected roadblocks, and aircraft-makers and suppliers are slowing things down.

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

American Airlines has unveiled a new premium-heavy configuration on its Boeing 787-9, marking its first significant long-haul cabin update in more than a decade

Saudi Arabia-based Kingdom Holding Company is in negotiations to take a substantial equity stake in UK-based start-up Airbus A380 operator Global Airlines.

Southwest Airlines is intent on unlocking the value of its lucrative orders with Boeing either through its own operations or by selling its 737 MAX narrowbodies

Under a new collaboration with JetBlue Airways, United Airlines will gain access to slots at JFK, allowing the carrier to reach its goal of returning to the airport.

A new version of the Dornier 328 turboprop has rolled out of the hangar, as Deutsche Aircraft presents the first prototype of the D328eco.

LCC flydubai has confirmed new launch dates for its first routes to the Baltics after aircraft delays forced the Dubai-based carrier to shelve earlier plans.

Hanwha Aviation is broadening its service offering via the purchase of an engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the U.S.

ATW senior editor Aaron Karp talks to the CEO of 2025's Market Leader Award winner about how the Minnesota-based airline developed a winning business strategy.

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines is a one-of-a-kind hybrid LCC that provides scheduled, charter and cargo operations.

Bahrain’s Gulf Air has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for nine new Airbus aircraft, advancing its fleet modernization strategy aimed at enhancing passenger experience and supporting network growth.

Air Canada is dropping four transborder routes for its 2025-26 winter schedule as it shifts capacity away from the U.S. amid ongoing political tensions.

The lease accord could expand to A330s, but Cebu Pacific has high utilization for the type on slot-constrained trunk routes, flyadeal's CEO tells Aviation Week.

Southwest Airlines sees its new membership in IATA as another step forward in a journey to broaden its offerings.

Brazil has reached a trifecta now that all three of its major airlines have filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection during the last five years.

Lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has signed two agreements to sell approximately 75 aircraft from its portfolio, with 49 Embraer E-Jets going to lessor Azorra.

Eurowings has launched a premium seat trial onboard two Airbus A320neos to explore future opportunities for the airline group.