Airlines

News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

Latest

U.S. Airlines Continue Struggle to Cope with Increased Demand

First-quarter traffic statistics for U.S. carriers show a 31.6 percent increase in cancellations compared with the first quarter of 2019.

European Commission Blacklists 21 Russian Airlines

Aeroflot, S7, UTair are among 21 airlines added to the EU’s Air Safety List.

For Now, Covid Remains a Bigger Drag on Air Transport than War

IATA says the fall-out from Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been relatively limited, with the exception of rising fuel prices and risks to leasing assets.

Staff Shortages Prompt UK Flight Cancellations as Demand Rises

British Airways and EasyJet face short-term staffing shortages caused by high levels of Covid and lengthy security procedures for hiring new employees.

Videos

More Articles

JetBlue Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines for $3.6 billion

Offer from JetBlue would represent a 50 percent premium on Spirit’s stock price and bring between $600 and $700 million in synergies.

Avolon Signs Up Turkey's Gozen For Scheduled eVTOL Services

The leasing group has now found prospective operators for 550 of Vertical Aerospace's four-passenger VX4 eVTOL aircraft, with deliveries to start in 2024.

EC Transport Head Calls Out Turkey on Increase in Russia Flights

Calls for aviation solidarity among European countries during the Ukraine crisis are going unheeded by Turkey, says EC’s transport director.

Recorder Recovered from Doomed China Eastern 737

Search crews have yet to determine whether the heavily damaged recorder recovered from the destroyed China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737 is an FDR or CVR.

Air Greenland To Acquire Vertical Aerospace VX4s from Avolon

Avolon and Air Greenland partner to bring zero-emissions air travel to the region.

EASA Reports GNSS Jamming/Spoofing amid Ukraine Conflict

A Safety Bulletin issued by EASA indicates that satellite navigation system degradation in four specific regions began on the day of the Ukraine invasion.

Delta Air Lines, Airbus To Partner on Hydrogen Power

An MOU announced Thursday calls for Delta and Airbus to collaborate on the introduction of a hydrogen-powered airliner in the U.S. by 2035.

Bermuda Suspends Russian Airlines’ Airworthiness Certificates

Russian airplanes registered in Bermuda lose their airworthiness certificates.

Aviation Industry Mum on Russia’s Veiled Manpad Warning

Russia fails to provoke a reaction from the West on warning about the transfer of U.S.-made manpads to “terrorists or illegal armed groups.”

As Covid Winds Down, Air Cargo Frets on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

After overcoming Covid, the relatively strong air cargo industry will see further capacity constraints due to the war in Ukraine.

Overflight Bans Adding Time, Cost to Airline Routings

While Russian airlines feel the brunt of overflight bans, Western European airlines have seen disruption to their schedules in the Far East.

IATA Appears To Have No Plans to Expel Russian Airlines

The group says that it must put considerations such as dealing with canceled flight payments above a principled stance against Russian aggression.

RAeS-led Study Calls for ‘Urgent Action’ on Sexism in Aviation

A report published by the Royal Aeronautical Society found that efforts toward gender equity in aviation have fallen short.

Lessors in Asymmetric Fight to Repossess Russian Aircraft

Under EU sanctions, lessors have until March 28 to repossess aircraft leased to Russian airlines.

IATA Opposes Bans on Parts Shipments to Russian Airlines

The International Air Transport Association cited safety as its “top priority” as it voiced opposition to bans on aircraft equipment to Russia.

Boeing Ends Parts Supply, Support for Russian Customers

Following the closure of its Moscow training center, Boeing cuts off virtually all support channels to Russian airlines.

Copyright ©2025 AIN Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Content Policy