Skift Aviation Forum 2023 Coverage

Airlines

Airbus Is Filling an 8,000 Airplane Backlog Amid Strong Demand

The tallest order Airbus has ever faced is making planes more sustainable. But a top Airbus exec is optimistic.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Airlines

United Airlines Confident Strong International Travel Demand Will Stick Around

United is betting a lot of money that costly long-haul, international flying is the place to grow and turn profits this decade.

Edward Russell | 6 months ago

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Eyes Flying to DFW Airport

Being able to fly to and from Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport would be a tremendous boost for Southwest, especially as it's in a hurry to expand its presence in the booming region.

Rashaad Jorden | 6 months ago

Airlines

Don’t Order Too Many Planes and the Biggest Risks to Growth: Air Lease

Steven Udvar-Hazy's advice seems particularly timely: “Usually, airlines don't go bust by having too few airplanes; they usually go bust for having too many that they can't service properly financially and operationally."

Justin Dawes | 6 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines CEO Seeks to Boost Revenue and Enhance Loyalty Program

American Airlines's top boss says the company is right to focus on underserved U.S. small cities and key international markets through its airline alliance. The airline is also considering enhancements to its frequent flyer program.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Airlines

Video: Good Times or Bad for the Global Airline Industry?

Airlines are enjoying strong demand this year, and fuel prices have dropped from last year’s highs. But non-fuel costs are rising, and supply-side bottlenecks are frustrating the industry’s efforts to expand.

Alexx Mattox | 6 months ago

Announcements

Why Skift Aviation Forum Should be on Every Airline Professional’s Calendar

Skift Aviation Forum is an industry event like no other. Make sure you are amongst some of the best and brightest in aviation by joining us in Fort Worth on November 1.

Nicole Meyer | 7 months ago

Announcements

Skift Aviation Forum Opening Reception Venue Announced

We are excited to announce that the 2023 Skift Aviation Forum opening reception will be held at the Fort Worth Zoo on October 31.

Nicole Meyer | 8 months ago

Announcements

What Attendees Loved About Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Skift Aviation Forum is touching-down once again in Fort Worth, Texas on November 1, and we wanted to take a look back on all the excitement from last year’s Forum.

Nicole Meyer | 9 months ago