Airports & Networks

Qantas significantly increased firm orders for Airbus A321XLRs as it prepares to bring its initial deliveries of this type into domestic service in September.

“We are discussing how big we can make Boston,” Amy Martin, Delta's vice president for network planning, tells Aviation Week.

Adelaide Airport grows to a record 8.7M passengers in FY25 and is progressing with the $600M infrastructure upgrade to support its 2050 Network Vision.

Menzies Aviation announced the completion of its $305 million acquisition of G2 Secure Staff, doubling its footprint in the U.S.

The Danish Transport Authority has suspended security screening of international passengers departing from Nuuk, citing insufficient training of airport staff.

Frontier Airlines is pushing deeper into Spirit Airlines’ core markets, unveiling 20 new routes.

As part of its Airports 2030 strategy, the Moroccan Airports Authority has awarded contracts for expansions at Marrakesh Menara and Agadir Al Massira airports.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 27 August 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Southwest Airlines is planning flights to Caribbean island St. Maarten, which also becomes the third new destination the airline has announced this summer.

Vietnam’s new mega-hub Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026 and carriers are developing maintenance facilities to meet the expected demand.

Air Cote d’Ivoire will launch its first-ever European service in September, marking an initial step in the government-owned carrier’s long-haul expansion strategy.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport says increasing service to China is driving a rise in international passenger traffic, which grew 10.3% from June to July.

Western Sydney International Airport will operate 24/7 from late 2026 and will deliver operational flexibility in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

The interline will enable customers to book transpacific itineraries with EVA through an initial four gateways: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago.

Aircraft fueling software specialist i6 is working with airlines to connect digital records for maintenance efficiencies.

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

The U.S. DOT is seeking new bids to provide essential air service in Alaska after the shutdown of Ravn Alaska cut off key links to Anchorage.

Routes Europe has officially been handed over to route development stakeholders across Rimini, Italy. Routes spoke with the host team about the significance of the event for the city and what delegates can look forward to experiencing.

After losing a court case, Condor says it is exploring further legal options to regain access to Lufthansa feeder flights at the leisure carrier's Frankfurt base.

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

Southwest Airlines and the unions representing their pilots and flight attendants are set to discuss a potential expansion of international flying.

IATA plans to deepen its engagement with Asia-Pacific governments and airport authorities and potentially collaborate on long-term air transport masterplans.

China Eastern Airlines has committed to a $696 million investment package to expand its base at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport.

A Finnish company backed by a consortium including Finnair is to set up an electro-synthetic aviation fuel (e-SAF) pilot production scheme in the Nordic nation.

Delta Air Lines is taking a more unusual approach to network planning, asking customers and employees to vote on its next European leisure destination.