Airlines & Lessors

Southwest's expected deliveries of Boeing 737-8s in 2024 have plummeted by 59 aircraft as it faces cost pressure from higher labor and maintenance expenses.

American now expects to take delivery of 22 new mainline aircraft in 2024, down from its prior estimates of 29—or four fewer MAXs and three fewer 787s.

The importance of the China market to Vietnam cannot be overstated.

The carrier’s liquidity position improved through Q1 to $949 million, which includes the cash settlement for the Wideroe acquisition completed in January.

As of the end of March, Wizz Air had 45 Airbus A320neo family aircraft grounded due to issues related to the geared turbofan (GTF) engine recall.

India's low-cost giant IndiGo is to get its own widebody fleet after signing a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900s.

Three decades ago, KLM offered some aviation safety support to the Tanzanian government.

Turkish Airlines and CDB Aviation have signed a new lease agreement for an additional six Boeing 737-8s and one Airbus A330-343.

Breeze is launching four routes to vacation destination Myrtle Beach as part of a series of new services set to be added or resumed for the summer season.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

It is the first flight attendant group at a major U.S. carrier to reach an agreement during the latest round of negotiations.

Hawaiian Airlines has announced an imminent return-to-service of its full Airbus A321neo fleet.

Nearly flawless fuselages and a sufficient supply of heat exchangers are the two key pacing items determining Boeing’s monthly output of 737s and 787s.

Saudi Arabian LCC flynas has issued a request for proposals for 30 widebody aircraft and expects to announce a winner for the contract later in 2024.

Airlines will be closely watching the social dialogue with ATC unions for any further upsets in the run-up to the peak summer period—and the Olympics.

UK leisure operator Jet2 has reinforced a positive outlook for its summer prospects.

Romanian flag-carrier TAROM is planning to offer travelers better connectivity in order to withstand pressure from cheaper competitors, primarily Wizz Air.

Pakistan and Bangladesh have become the two countries that owe the most money—more than $700 million—to overseas airlines, according to IATA.

Thai cargo startup Pattaya Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a converted ATR 72-500F turboprop freighter.

Traffic for the leading Chinese carriers during Q1 2024 reveal record-high performances, with positive year-on-year increases, as well as growth against Q1 2019.

SAS is hoping to turn its attention to future fleet planning, as well as the deployment of two Airbus A350s scheduled to arrive in 2025.

In the short term, French airlines are preparing for an air traffic control (ATC) strike that could have an “enormous” impact on operations.

Lufthansa Group’s newest AOC, Lufthansa City Airlines, will begin flying on June 26 and now plans to add Airbus A320neos to its future fleet.

Finnair’s long-awaited narrowbody fleet decision will not come until its balance sheet has been addressed, the airline says.

Lithuanian Airports has adapted its strategy to compensate for a loss of traffic from Russia and Ukraine.