Airports & Networks

Paris airports face strategy shifts as Air France moves to CDG, while expansion plans spark noise, pollution and climate concerns among local officials.

With Japan sidelined, Southeast Asia has emerged as the primary beneficiary of Chinese outbound travel during the latest Lunar New Year holiday period.

Ohakea air base gains 24/7 ATC, boosting New Zealand's alternate airport capacity and supporting full passenger and freight loads for long-haul flights.

A funding infusion is advancing the FAA’s tower data manager program.

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

BEA stresses strict radio phraseology to prevent near-miss incidents, after a Hop E190 aircraft separation incident near Marseille Provence Airport.

Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah, UAE-Rome flights in July, expanding its European network with direct connectivity.

Cape Town Airport is planning a $566 million upgrade, featuring a realigned runway, expanded terminals and enhanced capacity to meet growing demand.

Norse Atlantic doubles down on ACMI and own-network operations, projecting higher revenue, profitability and growth on long-haul routes in 2026.

Qantas is planning for a major influx of new aircraft over the next 18 months, as its delivery pipeline appears to be stabilizing and becoming more predictable.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) unveiled an A$4.5 billion ($3.2 billion) plan to expand its international terminal.

A series of new nonstop routes from the U.S. and Canada has added fresh capacity into Nassau since the start of the winter 2025-26 season.

Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines each plan to add new transatlantic routes over the coming weeks.

The Routes Americas 2026 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring airports, destinations and airlines from across the region.

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport is positioning itself for sustained international expansion after handling nearly 18 million passengers in 2025.

Brazil’s air transport market is building momentum in early 2026, underpinned by rising demand, greater international capacity and recovery in domestic flying.

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport says securing a Brazilian carrier operating intercontinental services is the “biggest prize” in its growth strategy.

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.

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.

All the important data related to Avianca in recent years.

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.

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

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

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