Airports & Networks

Cathay is seeking to diversify the network of its LCC subsidiary HK Express following a wave of cancellations across Japan-bound flights earlier this year.

Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines.

Air Arabia has announced the launch of two new direct routes connecting Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg and Kazan in Russia.

The agreement should allow passengers traveling from Volotea’s European destinations easy connections to long-haul Caribbean and North American flights.

Air Astana has reported strong network and capacity growth for the first half of 2025, overcoming headwinds caused by airspace closures.

While the post-pandemic period has been particularly tough for the small Pacific Island carriers, some continue to make progress on fleet renewal programs.

Cargo handler and airline catering specialist SATS has officially opened a Bulk Unitization Program Handling Center at Singapore Changi Airport

A new greenfield airport is under construction - designed to deliver an African hub for eight million passengers annually.

Spirit Airlines will open flights from its base in Fort Lauderdale to two new international destinations for the upcoming winter schedule.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 6 August 2025 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Pakistan International Airlines plans to re-establish its long-suspended flights to the UK on Aug. 14, with the resumption of Islamabad-Manchester services.

Allegiant Air aims to establish Fort Lauderdale as a base for its Boeing MAX aircraft in October as deliveries of the narrowbody jets become more predictable.

Alaska Airlines is expanding its transatlantic footprint with the launch of two nonstop routes from Seattle to London and Reykjavik, starting in spring 2026.

Japan Airlines’ (JAL) eVTOL subsidiary, Soracle Corporation, is aiming to begin test flights using Archer Aviation’s Midnight platform over Osaka Bay in 2026.

Investment group ICG has agreed to acquire Regional & City Airports, the UK-based operator of Bournemouth, Exeter and Norwich airports.

Punta Cana International Airport is the busiest and fastest growing airport in the Dominican Republic and the third busiest airport in the Caribbean.

Hobart Airport has officially opened its upgraded runway, allowing the Australian hub to accommodate widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.

IndiGo today commenced the construction of its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility with a ceremony at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Turkish Airlines has resumed its flights to Aleppo, which were suspended as of April 2012.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has increased the number of flights to Baku in Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia.

Menzies Aviation will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, Air BP and Al-Burhan Group.

IndiGo plans to launch daily nonstop flights to London Heathrow, which will become the Indian airline's third long-haul route to Western Europe.

August sees new and returning services from the likes of Wizz Air, Qatar Airways, Flyadeal and AirAsia.

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

Joby's decision to buy Blade Air Mobility’s passenger transport business represents the clearest path to early revenues yet among any of the air taxi upstarts.