Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Going forward, Rex will be focused on growth, its new owner says, describing intent to invest in long-term fleet sustainability.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
Viva and Volaris are attempting to merge and write the next chapter in Mexican aviation. Initial messaging from Mexico’s president seems favorable.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair says it will appeal a €256 million ($301 million) fine and a ruling by the Italian competition watchdog, AGCM.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Kurt Hofmann
Airlines will remain a key driver in further developing Lebanon and Syria due to the need for connectivity, a Lebanese aviation consultant tells Aviation Week.
Airlines & Lessors

By Chen Chuanren
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of Southeast Asia’s first Airbus A350-1000, with the aircraft set to become the airline’s flagship.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat has unveiled two more new routes for its 2026 summer schedule, including launching the sole connection between North America and Tirana, Albania.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Hong Kong–Taipei retained its position as the world’s busiest international air route in 2025, while nine of the 10 busiest routes were in the Asia-Pacific region.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Stansted, the UK capital’s third-largest airport, has received the go-ahead for a significant increase in its annual passenger limit.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Finnair will begin flying to Melbourne next autumn, marking the Nordic carrier’s first-ever scheduled service between Finland and Australia.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Spanish airport operator Aena has agreed to buy a majority stake in a new holding company that owns and manages Leeds Bradford Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
New technology is significantly decreasing “permanently lost” luggage among air travelers, according to aerospace technical support systems specialist SITA.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Ryanair plans to open a base in Morocco’s capital Rabat in April 2026; it will be the airline’s fifth base in the country.
Airlines & Lessors

By Bill Carey
The FAA expects to commit half of the $12.5 billion Congress gave it for air traffic control modernization by the end of the year, Bedford tells senators.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Aaron Karp
BermudAir has kicked off its Anguilla sub-brand with flights between Clayton J. Lloyd International (AXA) and Boston Logan International (BOS) airports.
Airports & Networks

By Brian Everstine
The Senate on Dec. 17 passed the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ella Nethersole
Dubai Airports is entering the winter travel season with a strong push to expand services and add airlines at DXB and DWC.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
KLM plans to add three new European destinations in summer 2026 as the carrier continues to fine-tune its hub-and-spoke strategy under capacity limits at AMS.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Angola announced that a consortium led by Corporacion America Airports has won the contract to operate and develop Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Vietnam Airlines and ground-handling specialist SATS have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at deepening SATS’ presence in Vietnam.
Airlines & Lessors

By Routes Marketing Team
Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 17 December 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.
Airports & Networks

By Ella Nethersole
Royal Air Maroc is pushing ahead with its expansion plans for 2026, as it prepares to roll out new direct routes across Africa, the Americas and Europe.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Oman Air is expanding its network in Asia with the launch of nonstop service to Singapore, returning to the market after an absence of almost a decade.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Ho Chi Minh City’s new Long Thanh International Airport has received its first airliner on a technical verification flight as it aims to open in June 2026.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Caribbean regional carrier Air Antilles has temporarily halted its flights after French authorities suspended its operating license.
Airlines & Lessors