Air Transport

Eurowings has launched a premium seat trial onboard two Airbus A320neos to explore future opportunities for the airline group.

ATW editor-in-chief Karen Walker talks with Cathay Cargo's director about the global market, key areas of growth and the importance of safe transport for cargo.

Cathay Pacific Airways started as a cargo carrier in 1946, so it’s no surprise that its cargo operations remain core to the Hong Kong airline’s business.

IndiGo will be the first airline to launch commercial flights from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Air Niugini has boosted its order backlog for Airbus A220s, as the carrier prepares to begin a major fleet refresh program.

Air Serbia has secured rights to overfly Russian airspace on Belgrade–Shanghai service, as Chinese carriers continue to capitalize on overflight access.

U.S. passenger carriers concluded 2024 with record-high operational revenues totaling $247 billion, while American cargo specialists reported a combined figure of $80 billion—also an all-time high.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 28 May 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Aviation infrastructure specialist SITA is working on a fresher, more precise thunderstorm forecasting system for air traffic controllers.

Improper procedures during a routine overhaul left a main landing gear component damaged and set the stage for a fatigue crack to form, the NTSB found.

Southwest Airlines is eager to talk about connections and how increasing connecting banks will impact its bottom line.

Lessons learned from the runway overrun of a Boeing 737-400 operated by Spain’s Swiftair at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, France, in 2022.

Air India, having absorbed Vistara’s fleet, has significantly benefitted from the injection of modern, highly efficient aircraft.

Vietnam’s Sun Group is preparing to enter the country’s growing aviation market with the launch of leisure-focused carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways.

An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management has acquired turboprop lessor Abelo from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management.

IATA has named former Singapore Airlines Senior Executive Sheldon Hee to be the next head of the group’s Asia-Pacific operations.

Airbus is exchanging the leadership of its research and technology functions in a far-reaching move that also puts those activities into its airliner division.

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has attained Maintenance Organization Approval certification from EASA and the Repair Station Certificate from FAA.

ATW Southeast Asia and China editor Chen Chuanren talks with the 2025 Value Airline of the Year CEO on operational resilience, value of good workers and more.

It is unprecedented for an airline to win the same ATW Award, so there must be something special about the airline that first accomplishes this achievement.

Tokyo’s Narita Airport has begun construction of a third runway, aiming to increase the airport’s total annual aircraft movements by 66% by 2029.

A new satellite service is helping airports and airlines stay connected as SITA launches Managed Satellites.

Riyadh Air has signed a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture to transform the travel experience by embedding authentic Saudi culture into its operations.

First quarter 2025 financial results for U.S. LCCs reveal profits for Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines but challenges for Frontier Airlines and JetBlue.

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal is strengthening its transatlantic footprint and pursuing greater airline and passenger diversity across its airports.