Air Transport

By Chen Chuanren
Cebu Pacific Air has agreed to buy smaller Philippine carrier Airswift for $31 million, which will see the ULCC absorb another five ATRs into its fleet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
An integral part of the company’s growth plan, the first aircraft arrived September 30 at Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Jens Flottau
While lessors have done well with lease rates surging, disrupted supply chains and other issues make normal business, let alone growth, complicated to manage.
Airlines & Lessors

Rimini, Italy, has been selected as the host destination for Routes Europe 2026, it was announced today at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Routes World Awards will honour the outstanding achievements of our industry in advancing global air connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Swedavia is continuing to see growth in international traffic, with the removal of the country’s aviation tax from next July set to further boost its appeal.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Strong inbound tourism demand to Japan is fueling network and passenger growth at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Brazil's tourism sector is experiencing robust growth, with a focus on attracting visitors from key international markets such as the U.S., China and Germany.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is well advanced with its air operator certificate (AOC), and is planning to detail its initial routes in early 2025.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal, which currently operates a single wet-leased Airbus A330, is planning to order A330s or Boeing 787s by the end of 2024.
Airports & Networks

By Victoria Moores
Gulf Air CEO Jeffrey Goh has been working on a wide-ranging network review during his first nine months, which will result in unprofitable routes being cut.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is poised to almost fully recover to pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels, according to CEO Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
IAD is poised for a record year of capacity in 2025, as the hub actively targets new routes to emerging markets in India, the Philippines and Thailand.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Air France, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are each increasing service to the Americas region from December.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Australia is edging closer to a full recovery in international tourism, with arrivals in 2024 reaching around 90% of pre-pandemic levels.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is continuing its post-pandemic resurgence, with a series of new air services and ongoing infrastructure upgrades.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Colombia is on track for a record year of international travelers in 2024, buoyed by several new routes including Emirates’ entry to the market.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Routes World Awards will honor the outstanding achievements of our industry in advancing global air connectivity.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
BAH is seeking to significantly expand its global connectivity, with plans to increase its reach to 100 destinations over the next four to five years.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Con Korfiatis, who took the helm at Oman Air in May 2024 following a period as CEO of Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal, speaks with Routes.
Airports & Networks

Marketplace for Commercial Aircraft & Engines.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
Conversations between bondholders and Spirit Airlines are reportedly exploring the terms of a potential bankruptcy filing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Europe’s air traffic control situation continues to worsen, according to a new report from the Single European Sky’s Performance Review Body.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alan Dron
LCC Norwegian is studying cost-saving measures as it copes with worsening delivery delays of new aircraft from Boeing.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
Recent personnel developments in the commercial aviation industry included changes at airlines in the U.S., Spain and Turkey, Airbus and the Oneworld alliance.
Airlines & Lessors