Air Transport

The U.S. Transportation Department announced an organizational restructuring, including new oversight offices and an agency-wide safety management system.

Aer Lingus will close its Manchester base by the end of March, fully exiting transatlantic operations from the UK airport less than five years after it launched

Capza of Paris is investing in cabin component supplier UUDS Group, following on the heels of its purchase of cabin/seat specialist Echeverria.

The UK's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Clearing House is providing funding for sustainable aviation fuel development to four companies.

AAR opens its Oklahoma City expansion with Miami to follow soon—all while balancing integration of its recent acquisitions.

Oman's Civil Aviation Authority unveiled its National Aviation Strategy 2040, including plans for airport developments to handle more than 40 million passengers

Pacific Island carrier Solomon Airlines named Matthew Findlay as its next CEO, replacing interim CEO Paul Abbott, who was appointed last June.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. announced plans to assemble its Superjet 100 in India as part of plans to promote exports to that country.

AerSale has moved into an expanded facility in South Florida that will give it capability for larger widebody structures.

Peru has signed new air transport memoranda of understanding with Chile and Panama, aiming to expand international connectivity beyond Lima.

Volotea is opening its 12th base in France, and 21st in Europe, in Limoges, basing one Airbus A319 at the airport in the southwest of central France.

The UAE is eyeing major SAF export opportunities to other markets such as the European Union, which is struggling to scale up its own SAF production.

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Venezuela’s Laser Airlines has revived a bid to enter the U.S. market, asking federal regulators to act on a longstanding application.

Korean Air is launching a court challenge against fines imposed by South Korean competition regulators in relation to its merger with Asiana.

Aviation Week editors share the highlights of Boeing's latest financials, touching on the manufacturer's positive turnaround, challenges ahead and program updates.

Yemenia has been buffeted by the Houthi rebellion, flared up in 2014, leading to destroyed aircraft, damaged infrastructure and military restrictions on flights

United Airlines said it will operate its largest-ever summer schedule from its Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) hub, unveiling five new routes.

Regional airlines continue to navigate an evolving marketplace as they look for replacements for 50-seat airliners.

European defense planners are exploring how a reserve of civilian aircraft could help close a strategic airlift shortfall.

The integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial system as a complementary payment method is soaring in the United Arab Emirates, particularly in the air transport sector.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 28 January 2026 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

The NTSB agreed that the accident was caused by multiple factors, led by the FAA’s placement of a helicopter route in close proximity to a DCA approach path.

In a continued expansion of its widebody orderbook, Delta Air Lines has agreed to purchase 16 Airbus A330-900s and 15 A350-900s.

JetBlue Airways sees continued strong potential in FLL, after taking full advantage of Spirit Airlines drawdowns at the South Florida gateway in 2025.