Airports & Networks

Thales has been awarded a contract by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to upgrade the country’s air traffic management system.

Urumqi Air has taken delivery of its first Comac C909, set to deploy on regional routes across China’s Xinjiang region.

JetBlue Airways is evolving while pushing for broader industry change, concerned about competition and seeking a level playing field for smaller carriers.

Eurocontrol and airports industry group ACI Europe have published a framework aimed at helping airports, airlines and ANSPs prepare for climate change.

Orlando and Tampa airports are preparing for the potential arrival of electric air taxis.

Condor will expand its Middle East network next summer with new daily flights from Frankfurt and Berlin to Abu Dhabi.

South African Airways is ramping up its codeshare partnerships to bolster its network reach while seeking to grow its widebody fleet next year.

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.

As Spirit Airlines marks a third month in its repeat restructuring, airline founder David Neeleman is weighing in on its chances of survival.

Estonia’s Tallinn Airport is embarking on the largest development project in its history: doubling its terminal’s capacity to accommodate future growth.

Alaska Airlines has secured slots at London Heathrow, paving the way for the carrier to launch its planned Seattle-London service in May 2026.

West African carrier ASKY is planning its first service to Europe within a year with a flight to Paris, intending to add widebodies to undertake the expansion.

Argentina’s Flybondi has taken a step toward establishing a second home market in South America as Paraguay’s aviation authority begins the process of authorizing the ULCC to operate as the country’s flag carrier.

IndiGo suspended flights at New Delhi as it attempts to recover from a spate of major flight disruptions that have caused India’s regulator to take action.

Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire Smiths Detection, which produces screening equipment deployed in major airports.

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

Peraton has been chosen as the sole integrator in the ambitious U.S. DOT plan to upgrade the country’s air traffic control infrastructure by 2029.

The nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) plan to establish an overarching Gulf Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for the region.

Airline groups resolved to tackle the issue of Africa's rising taxes and charges at AFRAA’s Annual General Meeting in Angola in early December.

Tigerair Taiwan will introduce the Airbus A321neo to its fleet under a combined lease and purchase plan covering 15 aircraft.

Philippine Airlines has reached a sale/leaseback deal with BOC Aviation covering the first two of the carrier’s Airbus A350-1000s.

As accidents and incidents have shown in recent years, runway incursions remain a marked concern for air transport safety.

Emirates has deployed its first ultra-long-range variant of the Airbus A350-900 on its service connecting Dubai and Adelaide, Australia.

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is positioning itself for a fresh phase of long-haul expansion as global demand for travel to Brazil climbs.

ITA Airways will begin flights between Rome Fiumicino and Houston next spring, adding the United Airlines hub to its transatlantic network.