COVID-19 pandemic

By Thierry Dubois
The aviation industry faces the challenge of maintaining safety standards and effective crew training while navigating ongoing crises without overburdening pilots.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Michael Bruno
Private aviation sees post-pandemic softness, but demand remains strong as limited supply boosts valuations and keeps the market stable.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Aerostructures suppliers’ difficulties supporting a production ramp-up show that airframers must reconsider their relationship, consultancy AlixPartners says.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Graham Warwick
Transcendent Aerospace is reviving its very light jet as a cost-effective, optionally piloted drone interceptor, targeting interest from the Middle East and India.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
Willie Walsh has been quoted as saying that the current situation with the conflict in the Middle East is “not similar to COVID-19.” But what does the data show?
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Various supply chain issues in Europe are jeopardizing Airbus’ 2027 target output of 75 A320-family aircraft per month.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Molly McMillin
A few key factors from 2025 are strong indicators for business aviation’s performance in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams
On the 40th anniversary of the first ATR 42 delivery, Flight Friday looks at how the ATR 42 and the larger ATR 72 have been utilized over the last six years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jonas Murby
Rising MRO costs could force airlines to rethink their maintenance strategies.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Lufthansa’s last local rival wants better access to the dominant player’s feeder network, but legal precedents give little reason for optimism.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Airlines for America wants slot waivers for long-haul service to some markets in China and Japan to remain in place for the summer 2023 season.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The planned changes coincide with China dropping quarantine requirements for inbound travelers.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The announcement comes as mainland China continues to relax its strict zero-COVID measures.
Airports & Networks

By Chris Sloan
Speaking at Routes World 2022, Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said the carrier is in expansion mode despite losing out on Spirit Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The industry was caught flat-footed when demand roared back this year after redundancies during the pandemic.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The Australian carrier eyes reaching 100% of pre-pandemic domestic capacity by June 2023.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Hong Kong last month dropped a mandatory hotel quarantine for arriving passengers.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
International capacity to and from Japan is currently 75% down from pre-pandemic levels.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
The country once had among the strictest COVID-19 travel rules in the world.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
Cathay Pacific said the move will provide a big boost to its network rebuild effort.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Cathay Pacific continues to struggle as arriving passengers are still required to quarantine for three days.
Airports & Networks

By Adrian Schofield
The carrier’s North American capacity exceeded 2019 levels, but international flying is returning more slowly.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Eight of the top 10 busiest airports in the world in 2021 were in the US, data published by ACI World has found, with Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson retaking top spot.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The number of international passengers carried by airlines in the region increased to 9 million in June.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The rules will revert at the end of current summer schedules in late October.
Airports & Networks