Air Transport

The Middle East is poised to become a center for lower-emission aviation following an agreement between DHL Express and Dubai-based SAF One.

Singapore Airlines says the turnaround of Air India will be a long and difficult process.

Singapore Airlines does not expect to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 during the current fiscal year.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

In the May 3 occurrence, an arriving Boeing 767 skimmed a light pole and the top of a large truck and damaging the aircraft's fuselage.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The pilot program that is testing operations vehicle transponders will be expanded.

An Aviation Week Intelligence Network performance analysis showed shifts at Miami International and Memphis International airports, but Hong Kong remains at the top.

With much discussion about LCCs following the recent demise of Spirit Airlines, this week's #FlightFriday looks at how the three large low-cost airline groups in Europe have been faring since 2023.

United Airlines will launch two routes to Japan for the 2025-2026 northern hemisphere winter season, including adding Sapporo to its network.

Panama’s Copa Airlines is sticking to previous capacity growth targets after facing constraints stemming from aircraft delivery delays.

Air New Zealand has updated its financial forecast to reflect a much wider loss for the current financial year, due mainly to higher fuel costs.

GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with Emirates to develop piece-part repair capability for the GE90 and Engine Alliance GP7200 engines.

Iridium has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aileron space-based air traffic surveillance system that it hosts on its satellite network.

Asia-Pacific MRO operators are likely to see a rise in demand as airlines advance some aircraft maintenance, spurred by capacity cuts.

Brazil’s Azul often touts its network strength, pointing to market dominance on most of its routes.

Singapore Airlines ended fiscal 2025-26 with record revenue, buoyed by strong second-half demand.

A first-of-its-kind study of how aviation sustainability goals can best be met across Latin America and the Caribbean has produced a framework for industry.

Flydubai has announced a new direct passenger service between Dubai and Benghazi.

Air India is suspending a number of international routes and reducing service on many others during the June-August period, citing airspace restrictions and high fuel costs.

European airlines are welcoming moves to help the sector, but they say more could be done.

Analysis shows fuel switches were cut off, but no explanation has been given as to why.

Routes Europe 2026 attendees Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and WestJet are opening new European links over the coming weeks.

Italy’s airline market is in one of its strongest positions since before the pandemic, with summer 2026 capacity continuing to outpace wider European recovery.

Rimini Airport (RMI) is targeting the establishment of an LCC base and a domestic hub connection to Rome as part of its next phase of network development.