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'United-American' tie-up would face stiff regulatory hurdles; but could spur other mergers

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby apparently floated the idea of a merger with American Airlines to senior US officials, according to Bloomb...

Airlines adapt to FAA flight restrictions over Venezuelan airspace

According to analysis by Airline Economics+, most carriers had already rerouted around Venezuela’s Maiquetía FIR before the FAA’s January 3 escalation...

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Ashland Place has risen to prominence in aviation asset financing since its launch in September 2021. Backed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management (D...

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JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock
JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock

JPMorgan has warned that surging jet fuel costs are creating a widening divide across the global airline sector, with premium, well-hedged carriers emerging as relative winners while low-cost and unhe...

JetBlue raises $500 million aircraft-backed financing as pressure mounts from fuel costs and losses
JetBlue raises $500 million aircraft-backed financing as pressure mounts from fuel costs and losses

JetBlue Airways has secured a new $500 million aircraft-backed financing facility, pledging a pool of Airbus jets as collateral in a move aimed at boosting liquidity as the airline grapples with mount...

Tulsa Airport selects new chief commercial officer
Tulsa Airport selects new chief commercial officer

Tulsa International Airport's manager and operator Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust (TAIT) has appointed Daniel Meier as its executive vice president and chief commercial officer.The airport said he b...

American Airlines rejects United merger speculation amid antitrust concerns
American Airlines rejects United merger speculation amid antitrust concerns

American Airlines has firmly dismissed speculation about a potential merger with rival United Airlines, stating it has no interest in pursuing such a deal despite recent reports of high-level discussi...

JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock
JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock

JPMorgan has warned that surging jet fuel costs are creating a widening divide across the global airline sector, with premium, well-hedged carriers emerging as relative winners while low-cost and unhe...

Cathay Pacific sees strong demand surge but warns fuel costs are squeezing margins
Cathay Pacific sees strong demand surge but warns fuel costs are squeezing margins

Cathay Pacific reported strong traffic performance in March, supported by premium demand and a surge in passengers rerouting away from Middle East hubs, although rising jet fuel costs continue to pres...

Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows
Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows

Asian airlines are rapidly expanding capacity on Europe-bound routes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt traditional transit hubs, driving a sharp shift in global passenger flows, acco...

Boeing sees stable deliveries despite Iran tensions, but supply chain risks remain
Boeing sees stable deliveries despite Iran tensions, but supply chain risks remain

Boeing said the ongoing conflict involving Iran has not disrupted its commercial aircraft deliveries, even as uncertainty persists around global supply chains and key energy routes. Speaking at the co...

IAG and CFM ink LEAP MRO license agreement
IAG and CFM ink LEAP MRO license agreement

Iberia, along with its parent company International Airlines Group (IAG), has signed an agreement with CFM International to secure a LEAP Premier MRO license. The license covers both LEAP-1A and LEAP-...

JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock
JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock

JPMorgan has warned that surging jet fuel costs are creating a widening divide across the global airline sector, with premium, well-hedged carriers emerging as relative winners while low-cost and unhe...

Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows
Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows

Asian airlines are rapidly expanding capacity on Europe-bound routes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt traditional transit hubs, driving a sharp shift in global passenger flows, acco...

High fuel prices could lead to additional older aircraft retirements longer term, says BNP Paribas analyst
High fuel prices could lead to additional older aircraft retirements longer term, says BNP Paribas analyst

With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and fuel prices remaining volatile as a result, airlines are making schedule reductions and even retiring expensive-to-operate aircraft early to recover th...

Riyadh Air expands network
Riyadh Air expands network

PIF-owned Riyadh Air has expanded its network to Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester. These will join its London, Cairo, Dubai routes. The start-up airline aims to fully launch commercial operations this s...

Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows
Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows

Asian airlines are rapidly expanding capacity on Europe-bound routes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt traditional transit hubs, driving a sharp shift in global passenger flows, acco...

flydubai launches daily flights to Bangkok
flydubai launches daily flights to Bangkok

flydubai will launch new flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from July 1. The airline will operate a daily service to the Thai capital. This is the airline's second destinatio...

Nigeria looks to avert airline shutdown as local refiner exports jet fuel to Europe
Nigeria looks to avert airline shutdown as local refiner exports jet fuel to Europe

Nigeria’s government has called an emergency meeting with airline operators and industry stakeholders as a deepening jet fuel crisis threatens to ground flights across the country, according to local ...

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JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock
JPMorgan flags widening divide among global airlines on fuel shock

JPMorgan has warned that surging jet fuel costs are creating a widening divide across the global airline sector, with premium, well-hedged carriers emerging as relative winners while low-cost and unhedged operators face mounting pressure on margins a...

Riyadh Air expands network
Riyadh Air expands network

PIF-owned Riyadh Air has expanded its network to Jeddah, Madrid, and Manchester. These will join its London, Cairo, Dubai routes. The start-up airline aims to fully launch commercial operations this summer after months of delays. “As we move closer t...

Cathay Pacific sees strong demand surge but warns fuel costs are squeezing margins
Cathay Pacific sees strong demand surge but warns fuel costs are squeezing margins

Cathay Pacific reported strong traffic performance in March, supported by premium demand and a surge in passengers rerouting away from Middle East hubs, although rising jet fuel costs continue to pressure margins, according to a research note from HS...

Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows
Asian airlines ramp up Europe routes as Gulf disruption reshapes global travel flows

Asian airlines are rapidly expanding capacity on Europe-bound routes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt traditional transit hubs, driving a sharp shift in global passenger flows, according to air traffic data and media reports. Carri...