Air Transport

Air Transport World Staff
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.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Airports & Networks

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

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.
Airports & Networks

By Antoine Fafard
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.
AWIN Knowledge Center

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

Madrid Airport told Routes about its recent route successes and what it meant to be crowned the winner of the Over 20 Million Passenger category at the Routes Awards.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
The Singapore-headquartered Gateway services provider says revenue increased 13% year-over-year, driven by air cargo shipping high-tech products and e-commerce.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
New-engine durability challenges heighten competition for midlife assets.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Daniel Williams, Jens Flottau
Even with slower growth, demand for replacement aircraft will enable Europe to contribute its share to sustaining manufacturers’ production plans.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
VietJet has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo aircraft, doubling its commitment from the initial 20 aircraft purchased in 2024.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno
Boeing will avoid felony charges related to two 737 MAX crashes and the Alaska door plug incident under a non-prosecution deal with the Trump administration.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Lori Ranson
United Airlines and its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement after entering mediated negotiations last year.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Challenge Group is embarking on a significant growth plan over the next few years which could see it take on as many as 10 Boeing 777-300ERSFs.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
LCC Vueling has become the European launch customer for Australian startup MicroTau’s drag-reducing Riblet Modification Package.
Maintenance & Training

By Christine Boynton
U.S. airlines are halfway through a year where outlooks have grown murky and air traffic control challenges present a dominant theme.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
United Airlines’ rival American Airlines cites some passenger book away from Newark Liberty as the U.S. government works to address delays at the airport.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Lessor SMBC Aviation Capital says it is well-positioned to deliver future growth and portfolio optimization, as it aims to drive long-term value.
Airlines & Lessors

By Graham Warwick
The massive budget reconciliation bill narrowly passed by the U.S. House of Representatives continues tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel production.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
IndiGo is recovering from disruptions caused by inspections of the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofans (GTF) that power its Airbus A320neo-family fleet.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Flydubai is adding a fourth Boeing 737 full-flight simulator (FFS) and is considering ones for Boeing 787 training too, Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith says.
Maintenance & Training

By Thierry Dubois
Onera is providing a new testbed able to evaluate a composites panel when exposed to fire in an engine environment, as well as assess new extinguishing agents.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
New connections look to make the world at large more accessible for three growing carriers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Adrian Schofield
Skymark Airlines has announced an order for six Boeing 737-8s, boosting its MAX orderbook as it looks to replace its current Boeing narrowbody fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

Boeing Africa’s managing director Henok Teferra outlines how the manufacturer views the prospects for the continent’s aviation market in this interview with Kaleyesus Bekele.
Air Transport