Airports & Networks

Orlando International Airport has been named the Overall Winner at the Routes Americas 2026 Awards.

Azul Brazilian Airlines CEO John Rodgerson said a key component of its just-completed Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring was American Airlines and United Airlines each investing $100 million in the carrier.

With new service from Frankfurt and Panama City now underway, Los Cabos is shifting its air service strategy toward long-haul diversification.

Antalya will host the 20th edition of Routes Europe, the leading aviation event dedicated to advancing air service connectivity across the continent.

The Cayman Islands is accelerating its air service push, securing new U.S. and Canadian routes while laying the groundwork for long-haul expansion.

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Brazil’s Azul is reshaping its fleet and network strategy following its exit from Chapter 11.

The fallout from the latest conflict in Iran highlights how reliant the Australian and Indian markets are on Middle Eastern airlines and airports.

Airlines forced to suspend operations following airspace closures in the Middle East are now focusing on repatriation and repositioning flights.

Africa’s aviation sector is experiencing its fastest expansion in years, according to a new white paper released by the African Travel and Tourism Association.

Airports in Latin America and the Caribbean handled 790 million passengers in 2025, up 5%, with Argentina and Brazil showing the strongest growth.

The Routes Americas 2026 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring airports, destinations and airlines from across the region.

GOL Linhas Aéreas CEO Celso Ferrer expresses confidence in the Brazilian airline’s future nine months after emerging from a Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring.

Colombia is positioning air connectivity as a central pillar of its tourism and trade strategy, as the country seeks to diversify its global route map.

LATAM Airlines Brazil is preparing to take delivery of the first Embraer E2 aircraft at the end of this year as it recalibrates domestic capacity.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is aiming to capitalize on longer-range narrowbody aircraft and strong regional demand to position itself for future long-haul international service.

Collins Aerospace has developed a common automation platform that would be a candidate for a new system the FAA envisions for its new air traffic control system

Recovery from the major disruption to commercial aviation caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could take weeks, industry players said.

Marking its 19th edition, Routes Americas 2026 will convene the region’s most senior air service development decision-makers in Rio de Janeiro from March 3-5.

The Routes Americas 2026 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring airports, destinations and airlines from across the region.

JetBlue Airways, Level and Etihad are adding long-haul links over the coming weeks, connecting points in the Americas with Europe and the Middle East.

Rio de Janeiro Galeão International Airport (GIG) sees securing a second Middle East hub carrier as critical to its long-term international strategy.

Latin America and the Caribbean’s air transport market maintained its recovery momentum into 2026, building on a solid 2025 in which regional traffic rose 3.8%.

March will bring a fresh wave of short- and long-haul route launches as airlines expand their networks as the northern summer season gets underway.

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