Air Transport

Southwest Airlines is continuing its network expansion with Santa Rosa, California, to be added to the carrier’s route map next year.

Lufthansa Group is pushing for closer integration of its various hub carriers to drive efficiencies across network planning, IT, human resources and finance.

American Airlines believes artificial intelligence (AI) could help the company improve its revenue management in a rapidly changing fare environment.

Expressing disappointment in this summer’s transatlantic results, Delta Air Lines has pointed to shifting peak demand and continued softness in the main cabin.

American Airlines expects its partner Alaska Air Group will be successful in its long-haul endeavors from Seattle with widebody jets.

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

Boeing managed to sell its 737 MAX to three major Airbus operators, helped by pricing, availability and some strategic considerations.

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

The FAA is seeking a simpler, less costly version of its runway status lights (RWSL) concept to install at commercial airports.

Southwest may soon announce new international airline partners, while assessing what aircraft type will best support flying longer-haul on its own metal.

Boeing’s 777-9 certification program is falling behind, CEO Kelly Ortberg said.

Edelweiss Air will add five additional Airbus A320neos to partly renew its narrowbody fleet in 2027 and 2028.

DTX Group is planning to build a landing gear overhaul facility in India to provide localized options for domestic and regional carriers.

Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport plans a range of safety and infrastructure improvements to help meet its goal of increasing hourly movement rates.

Alaska Air Group has appointed Alaska Airlines SVP-public affairs and sustainability Diana Birkett Rakow to CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, succeeding Joe Sprague.

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched an expanded strategic partnership with China’s e-commerce logistics company Cainiao, to accelerate cross-border deliveries.

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has officially opened its new Hangar 7 at Queen Alia International Airport.

Under the Extra Performance Wing (X-Wing) project, Airbus is studying what could become a major aerodynamic improvement on a next-generation narrowbody.

The U.S.' recent proposed rulemaking to advance beyond visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) civilian drone operations was hailed by industry as a major breakthrough.

Indian regional carrier Star Air and aerospace and defense giant Hindustan Aeronautics are partnering to set up a dedicated Embraer MRO facility in the country.

Our Route Opportunities feature explores the latest unserved and underserved routes promoted through Routes 360, providing supporting information for airline network planners to consider and capitalize on.

Airport Authority Hong Kong has signed memorandums of understanding with Uzbekistan Airports Joint Stock Company and Shymkent Airport in Kazakhstan.

After decades of building robust domestic route maps, U.S. airlines must be creative with their network strategies.

Diehl Aviation has opened a site in Queretaro, Mexico, that will manufacture interior parts for the Airbus A220 and in future Eve Air Mobility's air taxi.

JetBlue Airways unveiled nine new routes it will launch from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, including adding Cali, Colombia, to its network.