Airlines & Lessors

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Latin American airline group Abra aims to add Chile’s second-largest airline, Sky, to its roster.

Wizz Air has temporarily grounded two of its five Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF)-powered Airbus A321XLRs to use their engines for other A321neos.

SITA has successfully completed the proof-of-concept phase of an improved thunderstorm forecast tool for air traffic controllers, the company said.

Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines has agreed to lease four Airbus A320neos from China Development Bank Financial Leasing.

FlySafair has committed to its first Boeing 737 MAXs as part of a five-aircraft lease deal with AerCap, covering two 737-800NGs and three 737-8s.

Air Europa has signed a memorandum of understanding covering up to 40 Airbus A350-900s that will form the core of its future twin-aisle fleet.

AerCap recently secured certification and first deliveries of the Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion program.

Air India's return to Mainland China will make it the third carrier to announce flights between the two markets since restrictions were removed.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has signed MRO, production inspection and digital services contracts with Lufthansa Technik.

LATAM Airlines Brazil has unveiled seven new routes for 2026, including three long-haul additions from Sao Paulo.

Bahrain's Gulf Air has increased the firm portion of its Boeing 787 order announced earlier this year as it finalized the deal at Dubai Airshow.

Etihad Airways has outlined a major expansion of its Airbus widebody fleet at Dubai Airshow, including 15 Airbus A330neos.

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark believes a stretched version of the 777-10 would only be available well into the 2030s, while he thinks it will be harder for Airbus to do larger variant of the A350 but would like that too.

Flydubai is deviating from its all-Boeing fleet strategy and committed to order 150 Airbus A321neos.

With the Dubai Airshow underway, the Carbon Analysis looks to Middle East LCCs Air Arabia, Flyadeal, Flydubai and Flynas.

Flyadeal sees potential for long-haul routes to Bangladesh, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and the UK in mid-2027.

LATAM Airlines Group believes a potential law in Brazil banning carriers from charging for certain items could be detrimental to the industry.

Air Europa CEO Jesús Nuño de la Rosa is stepping down, the airline announced, along with other changes to its board of directors.