Air Transport

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Mumbai’s new $2 billion air gateway, has formally opened, with the first commercial flights expected in December.

Listen in to learn about the key markets, trends and strategies shaping the next phase of global air service development.

A little over a month into its repeat restructuring, Spirit Airlines is doubling down on cost and network rationalization.

From the factory floor perspective, things are looking up for Boeing.

Abra Group is seeing improvement in narrowbody deliveries as production continues to march toward matching projected delivery dates.

Tanzania plans to introduce a new tax on passengers on international flights starting Nov. 1.

Airbus delivered 73 aircraft in September, a significant step from its performance over the last three months and compared to a year ago.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has expanded its Line Maintenance Units (LMUs).

Regional airlines are pledging to maintain scheduled service to rural communities even as the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) prepares to suspend payments.

Japan Airlines has deepened its involvement in a Japanese biofuel project by making a financial investment in the planned production facility.

Oman Air has obtained Approved Training Organization (ATO) certification from the national regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Oman (CAAO).

New Saudi flag-carrier Riyadh Air will start flights Oct. 26—but initially only for company members and their families.

The Air Astana board of directors says its longtime CEO Peter Foster will retire from the position and from the board of directors at the end of March 2026.

All the important data related to Queen Alia International Airport in recent years.

EgyptAir wants to launch new nonstop flights from Cairo to both Chicago and Los Angeles, which would expand the flag carrier’s U.S. network to five cities.

Garuda Indonesia is set to receive a $1.4 billion cash injection from sovereign wealth fund Danantara with its A320 operator Citilink set to benefit.

The Icelandic carrier, which ceased operations last month, is the latest casualty of an unforgiving market.

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe sees increasingly frequent satellite signal jamming and spoofing.

During Routes World in Hong Kong, Aviation Week Network launched a new Catchment Analyzer, which provides route development professionals with unprecedented insights into their true market potential.

SKYGUARD CARGO, Uzbekistan acquired second 757-200PCF (32388; ex-American) with RB211-535E4Bs from AerSale.

ZEEVO GROUP, WA was selected by Aviator Capital Management to deploy Lease Logic-developed Fly Forward lease and asset management solution.

AIR LEASE delivered 13 new aircraft (two A220s; two A321neos; nine 737 MAXs) to customers in 3Q25 vs 20 in 3Q24. It ended quarter with 553 owned/managed aircraft (vs 549 a year ago), plus 228 on order for delivery through 2021.

IAT LEASING announced acquisitions of A330-300 (893; leased to AER LINGUS) and A330-200 (1319; leased to IBERIA).

Shiekuma Gemade to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of AFG.

AEGEAN AIRLINES, Greece ordered two additional ATR 72-600s for OLYMPIC AIR for delivery in December 2026 to join current fleet of 12 ATR 72-600s (latest aircraft (1728) was delivered in early October) and three ATR 42-600s.