Airports & Networks

Airlink has confirmed that a section of the Skukuza Airport, a commercial airport in Kruger National Park, terminal roof was damaged in a bush fire yesterday.

Plans are progressing to develop Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport (KSIA), which will be among the biggest in the world when it opens in 2030.

Rimini, Italy, has been selected as the host destination for Routes Europe 2026, it was announced today at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain.

The Routes World Awards will honour the outstanding achievements of our industry in advancing global air connectivity.

Strong inbound tourism demand to Japan is fueling network and passenger growth at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).

Swedavia is continuing to see growth in international traffic, with the removal of the country’s aviation tax from next July set to further boost its appeal.

Brazil's tourism sector is experiencing robust growth, with a focus on attracting visitors from key international markets such as the U.S., China and Germany.

Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air is well advanced with its air operator certificate (AOC), and is planning to detail its initial routes in early 2025.

Saudi Arabian LCC Flyadeal, which currently operates a single wet-leased Airbus A330, is planning to order A330s or Boeing 787s by the end of 2024.

Gulf Air CEO Jeffrey Goh has been working on a wide-ranging network review during his first nine months, which will result in unprofitable routes being cut.

Bahrain International Airport (BAH) is poised to almost fully recover to pre-pandemic passenger traffic levels, according to CEO Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah.

Air France, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc are each increasing service to the Americas region from December.

IAD is poised for a record year of capacity in 2025, as the hub actively targets new routes to emerging markets in India, the Philippines and Thailand.

Australia is edging closer to a full recovery in international tourism, with arrivals in 2024 reaching around 90% of pre-pandemic levels.

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is continuing its post-pandemic resurgence, with a series of new air services and ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

BAH is seeking to significantly expand its global connectivity, with plans to increase its reach to 100 destinations over the next four to five years.

Colombia is on track for a record year of international travelers in 2024, buoyed by several new routes including Emirates’ entry to the market.

Con Korfiatis, who took the helm at Oman Air in May 2024 following a period as CEO of Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal, speaks with Routes.

The Routes World Awards will honor the outstanding achievements of our industry in advancing global air connectivity.

SAS's new wet-lease partner Braathens Regional Airlines AB (BRA) will operate the majority of its ATR 72-600 fleet for the new SkyTeam alliance member.

Air Arabia has resumed its non-stop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Dubai Airports is to collaborate with Etihad Clean Energy Development Company to launch the world's largest rooftop solar panel installation project at an airport.

On a recent tour of the new Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, Arabian Aerospace found out why the new terminal heralds the emirate’s intention to be a key player on the global aviation stage.

IATA is reminding governments of the importance of protecting civil aviation, including airport and air navigation infrastructure, during times of conflict.

Airlink will ramp up air services between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo with the launch of Johannesburg - Kinshasa flights from March 28, 2025.