Routes 360 Headlines: Key Stories Of The Week (W/C January 19, 2026)
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 21 January 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
Arkia Israeli Airlines has officially launched the first-ever direct air service connecting Tel Aviv (TLV) and Hanoi (HAN). The inaugural flight was marked by an opening ceremony held on January 5 at Noi Bai International Airport.
After many years of being identified as one of the priority markets for direct service, supported by steadily growing demand, Aruba marked a historic moment on January 1, 2026. Aruba has taken a major step forward in its Latin American air connectivity strategy with the launch of Aerolíneas Argentinas’ new direct service between Argentina and Aruba.
M. R. Štefánik Airport has closed 2025 as the most successful year in its history! Over the course of the year, the airport handled a record 2,438,215 passengers on arrivals and departures – the highest annual figure since its establishment.
Total passenger numbers across Larnaka and Pafos airports reached 13.75 million, representing a 12% increase compared to 2024.
Shenzhen Airlines officially launched a direct flight connecting Guangzhou (CAN) and Hai Phong (HPH), marking a new step in expanding the flight network between China and Vietnam.
Entering 2026, Cam Ranh International Terminal JSC (CRTC) reaffirms its long-term commitment to supporting Khánh Hòa’s sustainable development agenda—anchored in safety, service quality, and operational discipline—while continuing to invest in infrastructure, technology, and governance standards to enhance connectivity and elevate the destination’s international profile.
Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) serves as the core entity managing and developing 22 airports across the nation. The year 2025 marks a significant milestone during which the ACV collective steadfastly overcame challenges, completed assigned missions, and affirmed its leading position in Vietnam’s aviation infrastructure sector.
Hanoi (HAN) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Ranks Second Among the World’s Busiest Domestic Air Routes in January 2026
The Hanoi (HAN) – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) air route ranked as the second busiest domestic air corridor in the world in January 2026, according to data from UK-based global aviation analytics provider OAG.
Following an EU tender process, the Danish company PDC A/S successfully secured the contract with the state-owned Finnish airport operator, Finavia. PDC will deliver its new solution, PDC GroundPlan, to manage duty and resource planning for Finavia's ground handling operations. Finavia operates and develops 20 airports across Finland.
Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos confirms participation in FITUR 2026 in Madrid
Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos (ABV), the concessionaire of São Paulo - Campinas Viracopos International Airport, has confirmed its participation in FITUR – the International Tourism Trade Fair – to be held from 21 to 25 January 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
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