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Despite a five-fold increase in revenue, AirAsia Group is not returning to net profit in the second quarter (Q2).

SAS is preparing to ramp up personnel numbers to meet anticipated demand in 2023.

Russia’s largest carrier plans to place an order for 323 Russian-made commercial airliners.

It is unclear how the carrier managed to return 13 of the 16 grounded aircraft back to service given that sanctions remain in place.

German pilots union Vereinigung Cockpit could begin industrial action after an Aug. 25 offer from Lufthansa was deemed insufficient.

Volaris will consolidate its position as the largest operator at Mexico City’s new Felipe Angeles International (NLU) with the launch of six new routes in September.

The expansion comes less than four months after the ULCC signed a pact with the Saudi Investment Ministry to explore airline market development opportunities in the kingdom.

United Engine Corporation is instead focusing on building import-substitute engines now that Russia is cut off from Western technologies.

Brazilian operator GOL is lobbying Boeing to develop an extended-range version of the 737-8 so it can deploy the aircraft on longer-haul routes.

An Air France flight crew’s decision to keep both engines on its Airbus A330 running during a diversion despite knowing one was leaking fuel spotlighted a fundamental flaw in how the airline trains its pilots.

London Gatwick Airport will lift its cap on flight numbers next week, as normal service is steadily restored post-pandemic.

Brussels Airlines is ready to start expanding once again as it emerges from a turbulent summer that brought staff workload issues into sharp focus.

Uzbekistan has kicked off the privatization of its national carrier by seeking external consultants to assist in the process.

Norwegian has released financial results for a quarter marked by operational disruption and high fuel prices but noted demand remained strong.

Air New Zealand is achieving strong improvements in passenger demand, which is expected to help drive capacity gains and financial recovery over the

According to AAPA figures, the region’s 40 airlines carried 11.3 million passengers in July.

A survey of Boeing’s Organization Designation Authorization found some encouraging signs, but also significant concerns related to internal pressure to minimize safety issues.

The CEO of Air Astana expects the flag carrier to add 24 more aircraft which will all be delivered by mid-2025.

Choosing a successor for its A330s is the next stage of the carrier’s fleet upgrade program.

Before the pandemic Qantas' JFK flights stopped over in Los Angeles, but CEO Alan Joyce sees “significant advantages” in the switch to Auckland.

American Airlines will focus on growing its operations at four hubs and building more spokes with regional flying, a top executive says.

Ottawa and Berlin have committed to a Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance to boost investment, production and transatlantic trade in hydrogen, with a goal to export clean hydrogen from Canada to Germany as soon as 2025.

Switches for the eAOA system featured in the flight deck of the Boeing 737-10 test aircraft that visited July's Farnborough Airshow.

Thai Airways is operating in competitive markets but its current restructuring process should put it on a firmer footing to compete.

The SkyTeam alliance member targets breaking even by 2024.