Airports & Networks

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.

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

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Somalia’s newly established carrier, Rayaan Air, recently saw the arrival of its first aircraft, a Fokker 50 turboprop, in the capital Mogadishu.

European airlines, airports and ANSPs are urging continued funding for the Single European Sky Air Traffic Management Research (SESAR) project.

Riyadh Air has named Cairo as its third passenger destination.

The U.S. Global Entry expedited customs clearance service remains halted, per a Feb. 22 order from the U.S. Homeland Security Department (DHS).

In the U.S. northeast, high winds and large volumes of snow prompted carriers to temporarily suspend operations at affected airports.

As an Air Algérie 737-800 was landing at Lyon Saint Exupéry airport in September 2002, a KLM E175 was taking off, creating an unsafe loss of separation.

Histadrut has called a sector-wide labor dispute to protest against the Israeli government’s intention to approve a Wizz Air base in the country.

Airlines are calling for the Samoan government to step back from a planned dramatic increase in fees for departing passengers.