Air Transport

Ryanair pushes Ireland to act after EU rules Dublin's night flight cap is illegal, urging swift legislation to prevent local restrictions on airport operations.

A better understanding of composite materials’ internal defects may enable further weight reduction of aircraft structures.

Jet2 is boosting summer capacity by 8%, adding 1.1 million seats at new bases, and is gearing up for its London Gatwick launch in March with strong bookings.

Philippine Airlines plans nonstop Manila-Chicago flights by summer 2026, marking the first direct link between the U.S. Midwest hub and the Philippines.

Finnair is planning for when Russian airspace reopens to restore faster Far East routes, boost capacity and expand destinations.

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United Airlines has asked the DOT to block United Nigeria Airlines flights to the U.S., arguing the deal would enable “misidentification, misunderstanding and deception” in the market.

All Nippon Airways veteran Juichi Hirasawa has been named as the airline’s next president and CEO.

Embraer says it needs 200 aircraft orders from Indian airlines to make an E175 facility in the country viable. Would securing that number this year be unprecedented?

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 25 February 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

President Trump is fighting hard again for his tariffs on imported goods and doubling down on trade wars; aerospace and defense should not be surprised when it is used as a bargaining chip again.

Chile’s first privately owned MRO is planning to double hangar space and staff by 2027.

Spirit Airlines has reached an AIP with its lenders, one it believes will allow the business to emerge from Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer.

The U.S. House of Representatives failed to approve the Senate-passed bill that calls for a widespread ADS-B In mandate.

Three sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) registries have partnered on a pilot project to minimize the risk of double-counting.

Even if eSAF developers manage to secure long-term airline offtake agreements, they are not likely to be recognized as bankable by financiers, experts say.

Air Algérie is further expanding its operations between Algiers and the UK, reflecting a surge in passenger demand.

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad reported total revenue of $8.4 billion, up 21% year-on-year, driven by expansion across both passenger and cargo operations.

Somalia’s newly established carrier, Rayaan Air, recently saw the arrival of its first aircraft, a Fokker 50 turboprop, in the capital Mogadishu.

Finnair plans to add more Embraer E190s to the fleet operated by its Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) unit.

Hybrid-electric Atea VTOL developer Ascendance has received the demonstrator’s airframe from composites specialist Duqueine and is beginning final assembly.

European airlines, airports and ANSPs are urging continued funding for the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) project.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) said it remains “firmly committed” to supporting Air India’s transformation alongside owner Tata Sons.

MTU Aero Engines' CEO expressed confidence that a solution between Airbus and Pratt & Whitney over the number of PW1100G engine deliveries can be reached.

Riyadh Air has named Cairo as its third passenger destination.