Airlines & Lessors

By Guy Norris, Jens Flottau
Emirates wants more capacity and bigger aircraft, but will Airbus and Boeing respond—and with what?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jens Flottau
In spite of geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty, airlines in the Gulf region are spending big money on large new narrowbody and widebody fleets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Boeing 777-9 delays mean Cathay is not due to receive new widebodies until at least 2027.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
An NTSB report suggests a United Boeing 737-8 hit a weather balloon on Oct. 16, damaging the right side windshield and forcing the passenger aircraft to divert.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Panama's Copa Airlines plans to cap growth to Argentina, citing oversupply in a market that has recently attracted an influx of capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
TAP reports a boost in third-quarter sales driven by its maintenance arm.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
United Airlines plans to exit two long-haul markets next year, confirming it will suspend service to both Senegal and Sweden.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
Emirates has joined the Rolls-Royce aftermarket network and will begin servicing its in-fleet Trent 900 engines from 2027.
Services & Support

By Helen Massy-Beresford
As SkyTeam celebrates its 25th birthday, the airline alliance is focusing on priorities for the future.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Pilots and flight attendants at Spirit Airlines have agreed to amend their collective bargain agreements.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is the guiding hand behind the country’s Vision 2030 program to diversify the economy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Maximus Air plans to partner with Colorado-based startup Radia, which is developing what is planned to be the world’s largest aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aviation leaders at COP30 called for more coordinated climate action for aviation and said more taxation, such as for premium flying, will not help.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Jet2 says its new London Gatwick base will be the foundation for further expansion, with the CEO telling analysts the airline intends to chase further slots.
Airports & Networks

By Graham Dunn
Growth continues beyond Saudi Arabia’s network carriers as Flyadeal, fresh from its first widebody order, and newly listed Flynas, plot their expansion paths.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Jet2 is leaning on fleet upgauging to support its growth strategy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Dunn
As Saudia celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, it is undergoing major development in scale and product to deliver its share of the Kingdom’s growth.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Dunn
Riyadh Air carried out its first flights in late October, ahead of its full public launch. But Tony Douglas knows it marks just the start of a rapid ramp-up
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines has ordered two more Airbus A350Fs, taking its total firm commitment for the type to four.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Oman Air will replace outgoing Boeing 737-800s with more of the same model as it seeks to avert further problems with the MAX’s engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
WestJet is planning to expand its transatlantic network during summer 2026, continuing to leverage the long-range capabilities of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau
Despite committing to diversify its all-Boeing fleet with A321neos on day two of Dubai Airshow, day three saw Flydubai announce up to 75 more 737 MAX orders.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
JetBlue Airways CEO Joanna Geraghty says the government should “provide a level playing field” allowing smaller airlines to compete with the four U.S. majors.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
A preliminary report into the fatal runway excursion of an AirACT 747-400F in Hong Kong points to asymmetric thrust during landing as a key factor.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
Latin American airline group Abra aims to add Chile’s second-largest airline, Sky, to its roster.
Airlines & Lessors