Air Transport

Delta’s AI-driven pricing plan draws lawmaker scrutiny as critics push for new rules on automated fare-setting.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 30 July 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Boom has begun manufacturing parts for the initial test core of the Overture’s Symphony supersonic engine at its Denver facility.

Strengthening commercial aircraft production and delivery numbers in recent months are signs that Boeing’s recovery is gaining pace.

United Airlines flight attendants have voted to reject a tentative agreement (TA) on a new contract.

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines have completed a U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) review of their Blue Sky partnership.

LATAM Airlines Group is hinting it could be in the market for smaller aircraft offerings from Airbus and Embraer.

ANA Holdings cited strong demand for its three new Europe routes as a key factor in boosting its revenue to record levels for its fiscal first quarter.

Despite a distinct drop in its U.S. transborder performance, Air Canada’s sixth freedom revenues grew by double digits in the second quarter.

Diversified aerospace supplier Woodward posted increased sales and net income growth in its fiscal third quarter, driven by demand for its aftermarket services.

Swiss International Air Lines outlined its first Airbus A350-900 route while presenting the first and business-class seats for its “Swiss Senses” cabin concept.

The European Commission has approved state aid for a Danish measure aimed at reducing domestic aviation emissions by boosting SAF use for domestic flights.

Swiss’ new A350-900s will be delivered with the new Swiss Senses cabin installed; the cabin concept will be gradually extended to its A330-300s and 777-300ERs.

Despite gains, the path to aviation net zero looks uncertain.

Vietnam Airlines is looking to dry lease an Airbus A321F as it prepares to launch dedicated freighter operations.

Boeing’s efforts to gradually ramp up production showed further signs of progress in the second quarter, with 737 MAX and 787s reaching higher output, but certification of new versions of the company’s narrowbody have slipped into next year.

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier (LCC), has revealed half-year performance figures have exceeded growth expectations.

Emirates has marked the arrival of its new-generation A350 aircraft at Bologna’s Guglielmo Marconi Airport.

Turkish Airlines has successfully executed a financing transaction for an Airbus A350 aircraft.

The Somali government will relaunch Somali Airlines some three and a half decades after the flag carrier halted operations during the country's civil war.

Satellite images of China’s vast wind-tunnel complex suggest the existence of a nearly complete cryogenic facility able to test large transonic transport aircraft while NASA is preparing to mothball several sites because of budget issues.

Etihad is planning to open a slew of routes using its new Airbus A321LRs over the coming years, opening services that would not be viable without the aircraft.

The FAA rule removes outdated weight limits on light sport aircraft, increases stall speeds and expands the types of aircraft that qualify as light sport.

Delaying delivery of E175s as a result of potentially increased tariffs on Brazilian goods imported to the U.S will negatively impact efficiency at SkyWest.

The first Airbus A321XLR delivered to American Airlines has yet to enter service, as it awaits the supply of seats.