Air Transport

Malaysia Airports spoke during Routes Asia 2025 in Perth about its latest successes as one of the world’s largest airport operators.

During Routes Europe 2025 in Seville, representatives of Bratislava International Airport told Routes about the potential of its catchment area and how the Slovakian airport plans to provide more convenient air travel for passengers.

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) is pressing ahead with plans for the introduction of its fleet of new Embraer E190 E2s in October.

Approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in 2028 could align auspiciously with Comac’s planned C919 production ramp-up.

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

Air Canada expects aircraft delivery delays from Airbus and Boeing, bumping its first A321XLR to 2026 and eating into the number of 787-10s joining the fleet.

Delta plans to acquire a 15% stake in WestJet from Onex Partners and sell 2.3% to Air France-KLM; Korean Air also intends to acquire a 10% stake in WestJet.

U.S. airlines are supportive of efforts to modernize the air traffic control system as recent events provide renewed impetus for long-sought improvements.

Eurocontrol urged stakeholders to stick to agreed upon capacity plans to ensure an acceptable performance level of the European ATC system in the summer peak.

IATA Director General Willie Walsh suggests aircraft tariffs could also have some indirect positive effects.

IAG ordered 32 Boeing 787-10s for British Airways and 21 Airbus A330-900neos for Aer Lingus, Iberia and LEVEL.

Ghana has taken a further step in its renewed search for a new national airline.

Attracting people into the business to support growth remains a primary challenge for newly established carriers.

Airline veteran Paul Schwaiger has taken over the position of chief commercial officer at Corendon Airlines.

Air Corsica has announced a transformation program as it prepares for a future in which reduced public service obligation (PSO) support could become a reality.

AirBaltic is seeking more wet-lease contracts with carriers in regions that could leverage its fleet use outside the European summer season.

SIA group has acquired 1,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste and another 2,000 tons of SAF from World Energy using the book and claim system.

IAG is maintaining its full-year outlook of approximately 3% capacity growth, despite rising global macroeconomic uncertainty.

Pegasus Airlines is maintaining its 2025 growth targets following a Q1 that saw revenue climb 20% year-on-year to €622 million ($699 million).

IndiGo has signed another firm agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for the damp lease of two additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Aircraft leasing company AerCap and EgyptAir have deepened their partnership to support EgyptAir’s fleet modernisation and expansion strategy.

Oman Air has announced a significant increase in capacity for the upcoming Khareef Dhofar.

India has changed the passenger user fee structure at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, based on a "user pays" principle.

During Routes Europe 2025 in Seville, Routes caught up with Newcastle International Airport to uncover the airport’s latest successes and core targets for air connectivity growth.

IndiGo has finalized a wet-lease agreement with Norse Atlantic for two additional Boeing 787-9s, completing a six-aircraft deal.