Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
IGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen speaks about transplanting one of Europe's busiest airports to a new site in 33 hr., as well as operational plans.
Window Seat Podcast

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Volotea and EasyJet are ready to act as "remedy takers," taking slots and/or routes to help ensure the approval of Lufthansa’s ITA Airways stake purchase plan.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
My Freighter Cargo Airlines has expanded its fleet by leasing two more Boeing 767-300 converted freighters from ATSG.
Airlines & Lessors

King Khalid International Airport is the international gateway to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The airport is managed and operated by the Riyadh Airports Company.
Airports & Networks

Malta International Airport, also known as Luqa Airport, is the main international airport serving the country of Malta and the Maltese Archipelago.
Airports & Networks

Total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023.
Air Transport

Representatives from Aena told Routes about recent market success and how it plans to increase operations across its airport portfolio.
Airports & Networks

During Routes Europe 2024, Isle of Man Airport spoke to Routes about its recent successes in air connectivity and plan for sustained growth.
Airports & Networks

Routes and Low Season Traveller will bring together thought-leaders from destinations, airports and airlines on October 8 at Routes World in Bahrain.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton, Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Adrian Schofield
As demand remains healthy, airlines are managing capacity challenges amid supply chain woes, engine issues and significant aircraft delivery delays.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
As Boeing plans to acquire the majority of Spirit AeroSystems, with some parts carved out by Airbus, change is coming to the supplier's aftermarket business.
Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
A group of industry associations is urging the DOT to begin awarding nearly $300 million in grants available for SAF and low-emission aviation technologies.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Antoine Fafard
Air freight movement within the U.S. is forecast to considerably expand by both weight and value in the next 25 years.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
The second half of 2024 could be an important period for Asia-Pacific aircraft orders.
Airlines & Lessors

K2 AIRWAYS, Pakistan agreed to lease ex-ASL Airlines Belgium 737-400BDSF (29210) from AerCap.

Air Transport

MY FREIGHER, Uzbekistan agreed to lease two 767-300BCFs (25583/25587) from Airborne Global Leasing (ATSG).

Air Transport

AIR TRANSAT agreed to lease two new A321neos from SMBC Aviation Capital; first (11883) was delivered.

Air Transport

Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa, was named recipient of 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award by The Wings Club.

Air Transport

LUFTHANSA received EU approval to acquire 41% of ITA AIRWAYS from Italian MEF via capital contribution of €325m, subject to conditions that include making short-/-long routes available to competitors, especially out of Milan Linate.

Air Transport

IATA reports year-over-year global pax traffic was up 10.7% in May on 8.5% higher capacity (had record 83.4% load factor for month of May); cargo rose 14.7%, marking the sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-over-year growth.

Air Transport

By Alan Dron
Wizz Air President Robert Carey has stepped down from his position, the company said.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Norway is pressing ahead with its plans to bring remote-control towers to smaller airports and airfields throughout the country.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines has adopted a shareholder rights plan, a so-called “poison pill” tactic, aimed at deterring hostile takeovers.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Emirates has delayed introducing its new Airbus A350-900s on all but one of its planned initial group of routes following delivery delays of the aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Istanbul Grand Airport plans to begin triple independent parallel runway operations in 2025, then building to five independent parallel runways by 2040.
Airports & Networks