Air Transport

The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into MRO operations is underway, but adaption of the technology is in its early days, industry executives say.

Associations representing European airlines and airports warn that a Dutch government plan to hike aviation taxes starting in 2027 would harm connectivity.

A change of hands spurs growth at long-time flight training provider.

Expectations for robust growth in the need for skilled aviation professionals are spurring new approaches to training.

Delta Air Lines unveiled two new transatlantic routes that will connect the U.S. to Malta and Sardinia, Italy.

Korean Air is revising its 777-300ER interior retrofit program that aimed to densify the economy cabin following strong public criticism and regulatory scrutiny.

Air France reports strong demand for its new “La Premiere” first class cabin being installed on 19 Boeing 777-300ERs; the Airbus A350 could be next.

Asia-Pacific domestic trunk routes continue to dominate the global rankings by capacity in summer 2025, led by Jeju–Seoul Gimpo with more than 8.3 million available seats.

Thirty organizations and 10 individuals are being recognized in this year’s edition of the Routes World 2025 Awards, taking place in Hong Kong.

As Routes World celebrates its 30th anniversary, 2019 host Adelaide Airport is marking record passenger growth, driven by a series of route wins.

EVA Air, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are among the airlines expanding their long-haul networks to and from the U.S. over the forthcoming winter 2025-26 season.

More than 29 million passengers travelled through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) during the first half of 2025, with traffic up 16.5% year on year and flight movements rising 10.1%.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 17 September 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

The highly anticipated Tourism Seasonality Summit returns in 2026 for its third edition, taking place in Rimini, Italy, on 17-18 May.

The FAA plans to expand inspections of Boeing 777 fuel feed tubes for latent lightning protection failures to a larger portion of the fleet.

Aerospace supplier Woodward plans a production facility in Greer, South Carolina, to build servo-hydraulic actuation systems, initially for the Airbus A350.

Resiliency of premium demand among major U.S. airlines shows no signs of waning.

Lufthansa Group’s board of directors has nominated energy exec Johannes Teyssen as its next Chairman, replacing Karl-Ludwig Kley, who has been Chair since 2017.

Lufthansa and Amadeus have trialed the use of mobile phones to confirm passenger identity, ahead of the rollout of the EU Digital Identity Wallet.

Air Works Group has introduced the Airbus Competence Training Suite for A320 family aircraft.

The first Britten-Norman Islander to be built in the UK in nearly 60 years is more than 50% complete.

Kenya Airways is moving ahead with its plans to expand its fleet and forge strategic partnerships.

All the important data related to Cebu Pacific in recent years.

The U.S. Transportation Department has ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to terminate their joint venture.

New York JFK's new Terminal 6, set to open next year, will be served by all-electric ground handling vehicles to be shared by airlines using the terminal.