Airlines & Lessors

After decades of building robust domestic route maps, U.S. airlines must be creative with their network strategies.

JetBlue Airways unveiled nine new routes it will launch from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including adding Cali, Colombia, to its network.

Air Canada is deepening its transatlantic presence with new links to Italy and Hungary in summer 2026, while also increasing service to mainland China.

BermudAir’s new direct flights from the U.S. to Anguilla are designed to counter seasonal trends in Bermuda, says CEO Adam Scott.

Austrian Airlines’ fleet modernization is gaining momentum as parent Lufthansa Group takes delivery of its long-delayed Boeing 787-9s.

South American airline consortium Abra Group is non-committal regarding a potential merger between Azul and GOL now that Azul is restructuring thru Chapter 11.

WestJet has signed a 15-year training agreement with CAE, as the flight simulator and training provider prepares to develop a new facility in Calgary.

After being selected for an Essential Air Service (EAS) contract in August, Air Wisconsin has announced it will withdraw from the process.

Qantas has confirmed its first Airbus A220 service on an international route as part of a planned major expansion of its New Zealand network.

Ryanair has applied for a judicial review of a restriction by the country’s planning commission on the number of aircraft movements at Dublin Airport.

The deal between LCC Avelo and the Brazilian airframer for 50 E195-E2s plus 50 purchase rights marks the first sale of E2s to a U.S. operator.

Asia-Pacific international passenger demand has been strong this year, but the growth rate is likely to moderate as inflation takes effect, the head of the AAPA says.

Flight punctuality during Europe’s peak summer season improved significantly this year, according to the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO).

Wizz Air has announced the closure of its Vienna base following a strategic review of its operations and fleet allocation.

Russia’s largest airline owner, Aeroflot Group, is spending $1.1 billion on insurance settlements to obtain the remaining 36 aircraft it operates that are still owned by foreign lessors.

U.S. ULCC Allegiant Air will become the second airline to add Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to its network in early 2026, following Breeze Airways.

Polish airspace was temporarily closed overnight when more than a dozen Russian drones crossed into the country during a major aerial attack on Ukraine.

A potential long-haul strategy would be a logical extension of exploring features customers want in the next five or so years, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said.

Boeing maintained its strong delivery pace in August, handing over 57 aircraft to customers, the second-highest monthly total this year behind June’s 60.

Rwanda and Senegal have signed a Bilateral Air Services Agreement to strengthen air connectivity, enhance economic cooperation, and expand trade opportunities.

Stratos CEO Gary Fitzgerald eyes potential acquisition opportunities as leasing sector consolidation continues, creating a growing role for asset managers.

Air Canada has selected Palma de Mallorca in Spain as the first new destination to be served using its incoming Airbus A321XLR fleet.

Air Greenland has reported a deeper first-half loss as the relocation of its international hub from Kangerlussuaq to Nuuk disrupted feeder traffic.

Air France plans to offer Starlink connectivity on 30% of its fleet by the end of 2025 and on all aircraft by the end of 2026.

South African Airways has decided to “no longer serve as co-champion” of a pan-African airline group that it was planning to create with Kenya Airways.