Air Transport

Malta-based Universal Air will cease all scheduled passenger flights at the end of this month—just over one year after entering the commercial market.

Asia-Pacific region passengers are more discerning about lithium-ion battery devices safety when compared to their Western counterparts, ULSE says.

Manufacturers are retreating from their sustainable aviation projects.

CANSO has introduced the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) concept of operations, a 2045 blueprint for air traffic management.

Ryanair is taking a more “judicious” approach to network expansion, focusing on frequency growth and improved aircraft utilization as it manages Boeing delays.

RwandAir is adding a fourth Airbus A330 to its widebody fleet this summer to give it greater operational resilience on its European routes.

Etihad Airways has added to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026.

Qatar Airways Group has announced the strongest set of financial results in its history.

Emirates has unveiled its bespoke A380 livery, dedicated to its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express.

Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s.

Aalborg Airport told Routes about its recent success in charter operations and how the Danish airport plans to expand air connectivity across European cities.

Ryanair says it is increasingly confident about Boeing’s delivery schedule and is forecasting a strong increase in fares amid robust demand.

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Narrowbody deliveries for Airbus and Boeing came to a total of 79 units in April 2025, representing a 12.8% year-over-year increase.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

Activist investor Carl Icahn’s holdings in JetBlue Airways remain the same, the carrier confirms.

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A Lufthansa pilot was alone in the cockpit when he suffered an incapacitation, causing the aircraft to fly on autopilot only for about 10 min.

The FAA is reviewing a SpaceX report about the breakup of its last Starship test vehicle. Airspace restrictions for the upcoming launch will be expanded.

Eurocontrol is including meteorology experts in the Network Manager Operations Center teams, as weather in Europe has caused an increasing share of delays.

PIA will resume nonstop service between Lahore and Paris in June as it looks to rebuild its European network following the lifting of a four-year ban by EASA.

SATS plans to invest S$250 million ($192.5 million) to upgrade its ground support equipment and cargo handling capabilities at Singapore Changi airport.

Swiss says it has too few pilots to maintain planned flight operations and must cancel approximately 1,400 flights through the end of October.

Etihad Airways plans to expand its U.S. network to six destinations during the summer 2026 season with the launch of a new route to Charlotte, North Carolina, while simultaneously scaling back direct service to China.

Airlines and industry suppliers are hunkering down for an economic slowdown.