Older aircraft engines are typically the most profitable for makers, but in the current crisis, many engines are being retired instead of getting overhauls.
Asia-Pacific governments must pay close attention to airlines to ensure their survival is not threatened by soaring fuel costs caused by the Middle East crisis.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary spoke with ATW senior editor Kurt Hofmann about the war in Iran and its impact on global fuel prices as well as future expectations.
Travel disruptions related to the Iran war took a toll on London Heathrow's traffic in April, while Dubai International is working to scale its operations back up.
New research shows a significant decline in traffic metrics for flights departing from the Middle East in March but RPK and traffic breakdowns show how varied the impact was.
Europe’s major network carriers are facing geopolitical headwinds and a renewed focus on competition in the EU, and yet they may be poised to get even bigger.
With geopolitical strife and its protracted effects on aviation not looking to ease up, European carriers are considering significant adjustments to their long-haul networks
