Airline News

Avelo is sidestepping legacy limitations with an ambitious fleet move, while Embraer finally cracks a U.S. market dominated by union scope clause restrictions.

JetBlue is the latest airline to expand in Spirit fortress Fort Lauderdale, hoping to capitalize on the ultra-low-cost carrier’s uncertain future.

As Joby aspires to bring its flying taxis to the public within the next year, the company has partnered with Uber to start offering helicopter flights that will be operated by Blade.

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he was confident in the strength of the U.S. economy after a disappointing jobs report spurred concerns the economy is slowing down.

As Comac grows in China, Airbus said it is keeping an eye on the plane maker’s ambitions.

The move by Sono signals an ambitious pivot from no-frills airline to integrated travel platform, closely tied to the sprawling hospitality empire of its new parent company.

JetBlue’s upbeat statement is a welcome change, but it’s being measured against a very low bar. The airline’s problems have been years in the making, and it’ll take more than a good month to turn things around.

Amid economic, geopolitical, and environmental volatility, consumer appetite for travel has paradoxically grown even stronger. For airlines, there’s a massive opportunity in this moment to gain market share by capturing deeper customer loyalty. 

China’s 'Big Three' airline groups are still struggling to turn a profit. Domestic travel remains strong, but flights to and from places like Thailand, North America, and Europe are a challenge. Air China and China Eastern are losing money, while China Southern is scraping by with a slender margin. In this week's feature story we ask why.

As competition heats up from Gulf and Chinese carriers, Qantas is betting that nonstop wins, even if it means 16+ hours in the middle seat.