Small Narrowbody Jets

Ask the Editors: Aviation will see less demand due to COVID-19, so the introduction of long-haul narrowbodies is unlikely to gain steam.

From the world's first commercial jet airliner in 1940s to the emergence of a new generation of regional jets in the 1990s, here's an overview of some of the most significant single-aisles in history.

The airline industry and its main aircraft suppliers will be in survival mode at least through the upcoming winter season and until a broadly distributed COVID-19 vaccine allows public life worldwide to return to normal. 

Some aircraft are likely to survive crisis-induced radical fleet planning, and some are destined for retirement.

Chinese domestic airline activity has virtually recovered to its 2019 levels as airlines have laid on more capacity than is profitable, in an apparent move to promote a revival in tourism and business travel.

Initial drop of about 50% could be followed by prolonged and uneven climb back to prepandemic demand levels.

We take a look at the initiatives the aviation industry is taking to restore passenger confidence.

Ask the Editors: Embraer’s CEO says the original E175 will remain in production for as long as there are customers.