Articles tagged “airbus”

If you thought the A380 was consigned to the junkyard, think again. Lufthansa is proving the double-decker colossus has plenty of runway left.

Relegated to relative laggard status on the international stage in the post-pandemic years, Cathay is now making up for lost time with a multi-pronged transformation. 

Low-cost airlines usually strive for efficiency and standardization to reduce costs. The arrival of Boeing jets at Eurowings muddies the waters but should reap longer-term benefits. 

As bankruptcy proceedings continue, Spirit executives are under pressure to deliver a leaner and more financially robust airline. 

The new year is bringing the same old headaches for the airline industry. Reliability and maintenance issues with a widely used engine are forcing carriers to slash schedules for the peak summer season.

It's tempting to group Europe's low-cost airlines together, but 2024 highlighted major differences in performance, problems, and profitability.

Overlooked secondary cities are on the radar of airline executives and network planners, as a new generation of long-haul aircraft upends traditional in-flight economics. 

Thursday’s multi-billion dollar deal for the 737 Max will delight Boeing executives after a terrible year. Now comes the tricky part — delivering the planes on time and to the right specification.

With a fresh fleet, a brand makeover, and a booming market, Air India looks ready to aim high and reclaim its spot among the world’s top airlines. But to get there, it’ll need to tackle operational challenges along the way.

The A350 marks the start of fleet modernization for Emirates, alongside Boeing 777X and 787 aircraft. For Sir Tim Clark, the new planes can’t arrive soon enough.