Air Transport

President Trump has unveiled a massive program to overhaul Washington Dulles International Airport at a cost of $22.5 billion, to be partially paid for by United Airlines.

Lessons learned from earlier missteps are paving the way for what aviation stakeholders hope will be a smoother ride as wireless offerings expand.

Fleet rightsizing efforts at Frontier Airlines are largely complete, one piece of a plan designed to focus on core fundamentals in pursuit of sustained profitability.

AerCap sees strong demand for aircraft and engines, orders 15 Boeing 787-9s, and raises earnings guidance as airlines extend widebody service lives.

Ethiopian Airlines reports record $9.1 billion in revenue, expands routes, adds aircraft and plans a new mega hub to support its Vision 2035 growth strategy.

ANA orders eight Embraer E190-E2s to lease to IBEX under ACMI deal, expanding Japan’s regional aviation network.

Porter Airlines secures BNDES financing for 19 Embraer E2s, advancing its fleet expansion while refreshing Dash 8-400 cabins with TiSeat 2v seating.

JetBlue expands its Fort Lauderdale hub, adding routes to the Caribbean and Latin America, capitalizing on Spirit Airlines’ exit and boosting connectivity.

Comac completes the maiden flight of the C919-600, a high-altitude variant designed for operations on the Tibetan Plateau and other elevated regions.

Air Europa will begin Barranquilla’s first nonstop link to Europe in December, adding a third Colombian destination to its Madrid network.

All the important data related to Kaunas International Airport in recent years.

The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.

While Fiji Airways plans to boost fleet utilization for short-term growth, it is also eyeing additional widebody aircraft in the medium term.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 29 July 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Southwest Airlines retires older 737s as Boeing delivery rates improve, fueling the used asset market and addressing USM shortages for CFM56 engines.

JetBlue Airways believes planned initiatives will support a 2027 return to sustained operating profitability, as it expects to capitalize on an upcoming launch of domestic first class as well as the recent exit of Spirit Airlines.

ITA Airways expands its South America strategy, adding routes and shifting its fleet from A330-900s to A350-900s for greater range and capacity.

Willie Walsh reflects on IATA’s challenges, Boeing’s turnaround and the airline industry’s path to net zero as he prepares to lead IndiGo.

With its long-awaited plans to reform the EU’s emissions trading system finally in the open, the European Commission has managed to disappoint both the airline industry and environmental campaigners.