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Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027

Southwest sticks with Boeing as MAX 7 delay pushes service to 2027

By Rajesh Kumar Singh RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines expects Boeing's long-delayed 737 MAX 7 to enter revenue service in 2027 and remains focused on the MAX family rather than adding another aircraft type to reduce risk, Chief Operating Officer Andrew Watterson told Reuters on

WestJet to Retire Older 737NGs Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Fleet Modernization

WestJet to Retire Older 737NGs Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Fleet Modernization

WestJet to Retire Older 737NGs Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Fleet Modernization

Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says

Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says

By Allison Lampert SAO PAULO, June 6 (Reuters) - Boeing’s top services executive said on Saturday that the planemaker can provide aftermarket parts support to China to back a 200-plane order announced by the planemaker following a visit by U.S President Donald Trump to Beijing earlier this year. -

Air New Zealand plans for elevated fuel costs into 2027

Air New Zealand plans for elevated fuel costs into 2027

By Rajesh Kumar Singh RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - Air New Zealand has offset only 25% to 40% of the hit from higher fuel prices through hedging and fare increases, Chief Executive Nikhil Ravishankar told Reuters on Saturday, as the carrier plans for elevated fuel costs going into its 2027

Deferring jet orders over Iran war would be costly for Middle Eastern carriers, IATA VP says

Deferring jet orders over Iran war would be costly for Middle Eastern carriers, IATA VP says

By Allison Lampert and Gabriel Araujo RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - Deferring jet orders due to uncertainty and higher jet fuel prices caused by the war in Iran would be unwise for Middle Eastern carriers, as the decision could be costly in the long term, a vice president of the airline trade

Air Canada and Abra Group Sign Memorandum to Enhance Connectivity Across the Americas

Air Canada and Abra Group Sign Memorandum to Enhance Connectivity Across the Americas

Air Canada and Abra Group Sign Memorandum to Enhance Connectivity Across the Americas

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Allison Lampert RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says

By Joe Brock RIO DE JANEIRO, June 6 (Reuters) - Soaring jet fuel prices driven by conflict in the Middle East are likely to push more airlines into bankruptcy and spur more sector consolidation this year and next, the head of the global airline body said on Saturday.

LATAM Airlines Plans New E2 Destinations to Enhance Brazilian Market Reach

LATAM Airlines Plans New E2 Destinations to Enhance Brazilian Market Reach

LATAM Airlines Plans New E2 Destinations to Enhance Brazilian Market Reach

Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

June 4 (Reuters) - Boeing is exploring raising production of its bestselling 737 jet beyond its publicly stated target of 63 aircraft per month, the Air Current reported on Thursday.

Airbus A320 Family Orders Surpass 20,000 Amid Surge in May

Airbus A320 Family Orders Surpass 20,000 Amid Surge in May

Airbus A320 Family Orders Surpass 20,000 Amid Surge in May

Boeing to Launch New 737 Max Production Line in Everett, Washington, to Boost Output

Boeing to Launch New 737 Max Production Line in Everett, Washington, to Boost Output

Boeing to Launch New 737 Max Production Line in Everett, Washington, to Boost Output