Airlines & Lessors

Indian airlines are halting operations to several domestic airports in the wake of military action between India and Pakistan.

The founder of JetBlue, Azul and Breeze discusses the U.S. and Latin American airline markets, sustainability, air traffic control and more.

Spirit Airlines and Part 135 carrier Contour Airlines have announced a strategic partnership to connect “major” leisure destinations with small communities.

Air Lease has been notified of further delays to its Airbus orderbook, impacting A320/A321neo deliveries in 2027 and 2028.

Wizz Air’s first Airbus A321XLR delivery remains pending while the European ULCC has suspended one of its first planned routes with the long-range narrowbody.

American Airlines and Qantas are expanding their joint transpacific network with new and increased flights between the U.S. and Australia.

Qantas has confirmed two more international routes for Perth, as it looks to continue building up services at its western hub.

ITA Airways reported a €227 million ($257 million) net loss for 2024 and said revenues grew in the first quarter of 2025.

Vietnamese LCC VietJet and Kazakhstan’s Qazaq Air are forming a new joint venture that will operate a fleet of at least 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Emirates says it sees the Americas and secondary cities as key points that its new Airbus A350-900ULRs will serve.

JetBlue has sold its venture capital arm to SKY Leasing for an undisclosed sum, so that it can fully focus on the profitability of its core airline operations.

Air traffic controllers responsible for Newark Airport did not walk off the job, their union has clarified.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines unveiled plans to dramatically increase the scope of the under-construction Terminal F.

This week the Carbon Analysis focuses on Icelandair, which is is set to end widebody operations by 2030, instead focusing on developing its narrowbody offering.

The Green Fuel Forward initiative aims to educate and increase corporate awareness and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credits.

Air New Zealand has begun the rollout of the redesigned cabin product for its Boeing 787-9 fleet; the first aircraft is due to reenter commercial service in May

Qatar Airways Cargo is to be the launch customer for the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF, following the new conversion’s first flight.

Air Astana Group is again resting Pratt & Whitney GTF engines in its fleet over the quieter winter period.

Sun Country Airlines sees promising trends in close-in fares as a well-timed expansion of its cargo business helps shield the company from demand softness.

AerCap is not interested in a new design from Airbus or Boeing, and CEO Aengus Kelly is confident his company is far from alone.

Frontier Airlines no longer expects to achieve double-digit margins in 2025 and is targeting a return to profitability in the second half of the year.

Global Airlines has appointed former Etihad CEO James Hogan as a strategic advisor, as the startup prepares for proof-of-concept transatlantic A380 flights.

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

Three of China’s largest airlines announced their quarter one (Q1) 2025 results. #FlightFriday compares Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines' domestic flights versus international.

Ryanair, Boeing’s largest customer in Europe, warns that tariff costs may cause it to look beyond its orderbook with the U.S. aircraft manufacturer.