Air Transport

The global average jet fuel price fell 0.3% last week to $84.63/bbl, compared to $84.89/bbl the previous week.

Hydraulic fluid exposure can contaminate a key flight control data interface on A350s and in extreme cases lead to uncommanded flight control surface movements.

Ryanair, Boeing’s largest customer in Europe, warns that tariff costs may cause it to look beyond its orderbook with the U.S. aircraft manufacturer.

ANA is using virtual technician and pilot training tools to boost training efficiencies as it seeks to grow technical workforce.

A team led by the UK’s Exeter Airport says it has accomplished the first “zero-carbon turn” of a commercial aircraft.

Korean Air plans to build an UAM and aviation safety R&D center with the aim of creating a hub for future mobility and aerospace innovation in South Korea.

The CEO of North America’s third-largest airport outlines expansion of international connectivity as a key strategy.

Air New Zealand has announced a new emissions reduction projection, which will replace a previous emissions target that was dropped last year.

Joy Air, a small Chinese regional airline based out of Xian, has ceased operations following a series of operational and financial difficulties.

The transatlantic market will see a string of new routes during May, with the U.S. majors collectively adding more than a dozen new services to Europe.

Pittsburgh International Airport will significantly expand its on-site solar field, adding 12 acres of panels to more than double the amount of energy produced.

On World Pilots’ Day, Emirates is embarking on its next era of growth and global expansion, with its commitment to welcome over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years.

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said in its 2024 Annual Report for Saudi Vision 2030 that the civil aviation sector has witnessed significant transformations.

As Airbus and Boeing face up to the new tariff environment it is the European OEM that circumstances continue to favor when it comes to market access in China.

ACMI and charter specialist German Airways is undertaking a rebranding exercise to emphasize its origins and strengthen its image on airport aprons.

Rolls-Royce says it can deal with newly announced tariffs as it stuck to its full-year guidance in a May 1 update on the financial performance of the business.

Iceland's Play is deepening its transition to a hybrid business model, expanding wet-lease operations and doubling down on point-to-point leisure flying.

Speaking to Routes in Seville during Routes Europe 2025 Münster/Osnabrück Airport outlined recent success with airline partners and how the northwest German airport plans to increase passenger numbers.

Turks and Caicos-based interCaribbean Airways is on track to launch flights to the U.S. this fall using Embraer 170 aircraft, according to CEO Trevor Sadler.

Representatives from Turismo de Portugal spoke with Routes after winning the Destination category at the Routes Awards for the second consecutive year.

Carriers are monitoring how geopolitical and economic uncertainty linked to U.S. tariffs is feeding into demand trends.

Lufthansa has launched daily Airbus A380-800 services from its Munich hub to Denver, making the first ever landing of an A380 at the United hub in Colorado.

Icelandair is set to conclude widebody operations by the end of the decade, as its Boeing 767-300ERs exit passenger service.

Airbus will not take over payment of tariffs for its U.S. customers and is looking for ways to mitigate the issue, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said.

Several projects under development in Asia will boost the region’s SAF production capability, as airlines raise concerns about a global SAF shortage.