Aviation business updates on airline financials, mergers and acquisitions, industry trends, stocks, and commercial developments worldwide.
Southwest Airlines continues its strategic pivot away from its customer-friendly model, implementing assigned seating and new fees to boost ancillary revenue.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warns a sharp surge in jet fuel prices due to geopolitical conflict will likely lead to higher consumer airfares soon.
Embraer announced a record $31.6 billion backlog and $7.58 billion revenue for 2025, driven by strong demand for its commercial and defense aircraft.
Airlines are warning of higher passenger fares after geopolitical conflict caused jet fuel costs to skyrocket, threatening carrier profitability globally.
Major US airlines are ordering hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets, driven by strong domestic travel demand and a strategic push for greater fuel efficiency.
Emirates and Etihad are restoring limited flights from the UAE, but widespread airspace closures and missile risks continue to disrupt global travel.
Boeing is reportedly nearing a historic deal with China for 500 737 MAX jets, a move signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China trade relations.
Recent airspace closures over the Gulf stranded thousands, exposing the global travel industry's deep reliance on Middle East 'super-connector' hubs.
Joby Aviation's $9.35B market cap exceeds American Airlines, raising questions about its valuation ahead of FAA certification and commercial service.
Embraer's firm order backlog hit a record $31.6 billion in 2025, fueled by unprecedented demand and record sales for its E-Jet family of aircraft.
United Airlines and the AFA-CWA union are nearing a new contract for over 26,000 flight attendants after nearly six years of federally mediated talks.
Brazil's Gol will operate its first widebody aircraft, five A330-900neos assigned by Abra Group, marking a major shift from its all-Boeing 737 fleet.
Widespread Middle East airspace closures have caused Asia-Europe airfares to surge up to 900% as airlines cancel flights and reroute traffic.
Wealthy travelers are paying up to €200,000 for private jet charters out of the Gulf as regional conflict closes major airports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has caused massive flight cancellations and airspace closures, threatening a £40 billion loss in visitor spending.
Kyrgyzstan signs a deal with BBAM for two Airbus A321ceo jets to enable state-owned Asman Airlines to launch new international routes by the end of 2026.
IATA will host its Focus Africa conference in Addis Ababa in April 2026 to advance aviation safety, connectivity, and operational efficiency on the continent.
Mount Royal University hosted a Women in Aviation Day to address the industry's significant gender gap and inspire future female pilots and professionals.
Boeing signed a $37 billion deal for 300 aircraft with China's CASC during a 2017 presidential trade mission, solidifying its market presence.
Delta Air Lines has exercised options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo jets, bringing its total firm orders for the type to 97 aircraft.