Air Transport

Alaska Air Group will install Starlink Wi-Fi across the Alaska Airlines fleet.

Australian airlines are planning to make significant progress in their narrowbody fleet renewal programs this year.

Industry body Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) is working on a further revision to its Waypoint 2050 aviation sustainability roadmap.

Wet lease operator BBN Airlines Türkiye is anticipating its first Boeing 777-300 freighter conversion from Mammoth Freighters in the first quarter of 2026.

Despite reporting a quarterly profit, Air Mauritius is facing challenges with aircraft on ground and continues its search for a strategic partner.

Turkey’s iGA Istanbul Airport says it is “on track” to achieving net zero emissions across all ground operations by 2050.

Lufthansa wants to restore its Asia-Pacific network, particularly to destinations in China and Japan, though expansion hinges on geopolitical developments and new aircraft deliveries.

A 2022 decision by Germany’s competition watchdog forcing Lufthansa to offer feeder services at preferential conditions to rival Condor has been ruled illegal.

MTU Maintenance Lease has opened a new warehouse for stocking engine parts in Zhuhai, China, aimed at bettering support for regional customers.

FlightSafety International is set to break ground on a new 100,000 ft.² learning center in Mesa, Arizona.

India and China have agreed to resume direct flights for the first time in more than five years, marking a significant step toward mending diplomatic ties.

Turkish Airlines says its $350 million bid for Air Europa has been accepted and the process should be completed within six to 12 months.

Airlines in the region are focused on narrowbody deliveries this year, but more widebodies are coming in 2026.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 20 August 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

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Air Canada’s management and flight attendants (FA) forged a tentative agreement to end a days-long strike filled with unexpected twists. But at what cost?

Southwest Airlines has launched new vacation packages, the latest offering to be rolled out under its transformational plan.

The FAA is seeking public comments on proposed guidance that would define sample sizes for PMA applicants seeking certification for engine and APU parts.

DRAIMS that began to equip new Airbus aircraft in 2022 has caused at least 10 incidents in two years, French accident investigation bureau (BEA) says.

ANA is planning for growth in its international network for the six months through March 31, 2026, with additional frequencies on some important routes.

Mango Airlines is finally shutting down after a business rescue plan by private investor Ubuntu Air failed.

Norse Atlantic Airways reported record passenger loads in the second quarter but flagged softer transatlantic yields.

Dubai-based cargo startup SolitAir has introduced a new scheduled service to Kuwait as it works to grow its Middle East network.

Lilium would-be investor Ambitious Air Mobility Group (AAMG) and the electric aircraft company’s administrator have hit a snag in their negotiations.

Norse Atlantic Airways posted its first-ever Q2 operating profit and lined up a fully underwritten $30 million convertible bond as it steps up a shift to ACMI.