Airlines & Lessors

Hawaiian Airlines' widebodies have contributed to a decline in the combined Alaska/Hawaiian fleet's efficiency.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has dropped a lawsuit filed against Southwest Airlines by the prior administration.

Mesa Air Group is now operating an all-Embraer fleet, after removing its remaining Bombardier CRJ-900s from service.

Uganda Airlines kicked off the launch of services between Entebbe and London Gatwick May 18, the flag carrier’s first foray into Europe.

Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary has criticized Ukrainian airport operators for failing to engage on post-war recovery plans.

Airlines operating out of Paris Orly, the French capital’s second airport, canceled multiple flights after an air traffic control tower breakdown May 18.

U.S. regional carrier SkyWest Airlines will open a new MRO facility in Shreveport, Louisiana.

VietJet plans to allocate up to 50 Boeing 737-8s from its orderbook to help grow its Thai subsidiary.

Lufthansa Cargo plans to start marketing cargo capacity on ITA Airways routes in June, using Rome Fiumicino as its southern European cargo hub.

Malta-based Universal Air will cease all scheduled passenger flights at the end of this month—just over one year after entering the commercial market.

Manufacturers are retreating from their sustainable aviation projects.

Ryanair is taking a more “judicious” approach to network expansion, focusing on frequency growth and improved aircraft utilization as it manages Boeing delays.

RwandAir is adding a fourth Airbus A330 to its widebody fleet this summer to give it greater operational resilience on its European routes.

Ryanair says it is increasingly confident about Boeing’s delivery schedule and is forecasting a strong increase in fares amid robust demand.

Activist investor Carl Icahn’s holdings in JetBlue Airways remain the same, the carrier confirms.

A Lufthansa pilot was alone in the cockpit when he suffered an incapacitation, causing the aircraft to fly on autopilot only for about 10 min.

PIA will resume nonstop service between Lahore and Paris in June as it looks to rebuild its European network following the lifting of a four-year ban by EASA.

Swiss says it has too few pilots to maintain planned flight operations and must cancel approximately 1,400 flights through the end of October.

Etihad Airways plans to expand its U.S. network to six destinations during the summer 2026 season with the launch of a new route to Charlotte, North Carolina, while simultaneously scaling back direct service to China.

Airlines and industry suppliers are hunkering down for an economic slowdown.

Etihad Airways has placed an order for 28 additional Boeing widebody aircraft, supporting its plans to grow quickly over the next several years.

Singapore Airlines Group is optimistic that its diversified network will help the flag carrier overcome macroeconomic challenges as it posts record earnings.

American Airlines reacted to the May 14 release of the NFL 2025 schedule by unveiling a slew of fall flights to attract traveling fans.

Claimed by Boeing as the largest widebody order in its history, Qatar Airways' blockbuster buy highlights the appetite for new equipment in the Middle East.

Alaska Airlines sees its position within the U.S. marketplace evolving, as it ramps premium offerings and grows national relevance.