Airports & Networks

Philippine Airlines is adding five more Airbus A320s to its fleet, which will help the carrier meet its narrowbody capacity needs.

The global fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft burned nearly $200 million in fuel in 2024 while idle waiting for takeoff, according to data gathered by IATA.

The controller would transition to a supervisory role, no longer dealing with routine operations such as frequency changes, automation promoters say.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 3 December 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Frankfurt-based Condor Airlines becomes Southwest’s fifth international partner, joining China Airlines, EVA Air, Icelandair, and Philippine Airlines.

Ireland’s Shannon Airport has opened a 5.5-acre solar farm that will have the capacity to produce about a fifth of the airport’s electricity.

Wizz Air is eyeing a stronger presence in Israel as well as Central and Eastern Europe and seeks to learn lessons from its failed Abu Dhabi experiment.

New Zealand’s main international gateway is projecting a strong rise in international airline capacity in its summer season.

Chinese airlines have sharply pulled back their planned flying to Japan in December, slashing almost a quarter of capacity and frequencies compared to November.

Chinese tourists are increasingly seeking flights to alternative destinations amid tensions between China and Japan.

All the important data related to Langkawi International Airport in recent years.

December sees American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines each expanding their transpacific networks with new routes to Australia.

As Nigeria’s aviation market continues to grow, the country is set to host its first-ever International Airshow Dec. 2-4 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

HAECO and Vietnamese company Sun Group are planning to build a $360 million maintenance facility at Van Don airport.

Carlos Muñoz has co-founded two Spanish LCCs.

A fast-growing LCC stays true to its niche.

Searidge Technologies said safety regulators have certified the first large-scale digital tower system using its technology in the Middle East.

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

IATA is urging Venezuela to reverse its decision to revoke operating permits for carriers that halted flights to Caracas on guidance from the U.S. and Spain.

As development advances on Riyadh's massive King Salman International Airport (KSIA), Saudi Arabia says work is set to begin on a new passenger terminal there designed to handle up to 40 million travelers annually.

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

Vietjet Air is preparing to resume flights with the Comac C909, a little under two months after suspending operations with the Chinese regional jet.

While only a few airlines have re-entered the India-mainland China market, there is significant potential for more air service growth.

For around 25 years, Vienna Airport has fought for the right to build a third runway, but those running the airport now no longer see it as necessary.

Norse Atlantic reported record third-quarter revenue and its fourth straight quarter of load factors above 90%.