Airports & Networks

Emirates SkyCargo plans to deploy an additional two weekly charter freighters enhancing the connectivity between Milan and Southeast China, via Dubai, starting Q3 2025.

Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines have activated their codeshare agreement, strengthening connectivity between Africa and Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Vietnam Airlines will connect Vietnam and Denmark with nonstop flights for the first time in December—another step in the carrier’s European growth strategy.

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

Riga Airport is preparing to move forward with a major terminal expansion project following a meeting with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

The third Emirates A350 arrived at Bahrain International Airport on 2 June, making the Kingdom the first destination in the airline’s network to be exclusively served by the Emirates A350.

Air India has added more flights to Bangkok, Colombo, and Kathmandu, to meet the growing passenger demand.

Avianca is operating cargo flights under contract with Amazon, connecting Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport and Miami International Airport.

China Southern Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have signed a joint venture agreement, marking the first such partnership between a Chinese and Vietnamese carrier.

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

Wizz Air is seeking to densify its network, shift toward lower-cost secondary airports and build on the maturity of established markets.

Unusually, EU strategy shift mirrors European airlines’ wish list.

Etihad Airways has launched flights to Prague and Warsaw.

Etihad Airways and China’s SF Airlines agreed to form a joint air cargo business under which they will integrate airfreight services and offerings.

During Routes Europe 2025, Groningen Airport Eelde shared its recent charter success and outlined key route development priorities as it positions itself as a growing alternative in the Dutch aviation market.

The FAA is formally seeking an “integrator” to spearhead proposed air traffic control system upgrades, with a target delivery deadline of Jan. 1, 2029.

Majors and LCCs alike are recognizing the potential and demand for discerning premium products.

Emirates has expanded its East Asia footprint to 23 points with the launch of two new routes via Bangkok - Da Nang, Vietnam and Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways signed Joint Business Agreement in Delhi at IATA Annual General Meeting this week.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has launched its inaugural flight between Abu Dhabi and Almaty, Kazakhstan. Starting from June 3rd with a frequency of three weekly flights.

Air India will launch non-stop flights between Delhi and Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 01 October 2025.

Alaska Airlines has revealed plans for its inaugural transatlantic route, introducing nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome.

Virgin Australia, United Airlines and Delta Airlines are among the carriers expanding their long-haul networks in June, opening new international links.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 4 June 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

After adding Los Angeles to its route map, the COO of TAP Air Portugal says he is looking to make more transatlantic services year-round if demand allows.