Airports & Networks

New Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal will launch services Sept. 23, as it seeks to stimulate an already fast-growing domestic market with low fares.

Purchase, New York-based air cargo operator Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings will operate a second Boeing 747-400 freighter for Japan’s Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) beginning Sept. 1, the two companies said Aug. 22.

Air New Zealand has outlined plans to grow capacity in its domestic and international networks in the carrier’s current fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, predominantly by adding frequency to existing routes.

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WOW air only began serving the US in 2015 but now has 12 destinations in its network following the launch of four new routes.

Berlin-based Germania is expanding its flight schedule for 2018 in an effort to fill a void in the German air travel market following the announcement of airberlin’s insolvency.

Ninety years ago, the idea for Kenya's famous Wilson Airport was first mooted. Githae Mwaniki has been looking over its history and current status.

A new international commercial service airport in Williston, North Dakota received a boost Aug. 21 when FAA awarded $20 million in discretionary funds toward the project, as part of the US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s latest airport improvement program (AIP) grants.

Delta Air Lines is testing a new interactive assistance program at Washington National Airport (DCA) that allows customers to video chat from the airport with a Delta specialist—a first for US airlines.

Airlink's Embraer E190-100IGW aircraft departed St Helena Airport at 3.11pm this afternoon (local time), having carried out a successful proving flight to St Helena.

Ethiopian Airlines Group has marked commencement of a thrice weekly service to Bahrain at a reception ceremony held at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Airline passenger numbers to Jamaica have grown by 10 percent over the past five years, but the Caribbean island is seeking to further increase its global share of international tourists by tapping into new and existing markets.

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Delta Air Lines will begin 3X-weekly New York JFK-Lagos, Nigeria services from March 24, 2018.

Honk Kong-based regional carrier Cathay Dragon is poised to expand its operations in the region after signing an agreement for 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

RwandAir has announced that effective September 30, 2017, it will commence three weekly operations to Conakry (Guinea), Bamako (Mali) and Dakar (Senegal) from its new hub in Cotonou (Benin).

EgyptAir is to add new flights between Cairo and a number of cities and capitals around the world, starting from October 29th, 2017 in the beginning of winter schedule this year.

It has been a passenger favourite since its launch in 1970, but the Boeing 747’s days appear to be ever more numbered as airlines continue to modernise their fleets.

Scotland’s Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has started construction work on a terminal building extension, as part of an £80 million ($103 million) investment program.

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted a request from American Airlines for an extension to begin daily Los Angeles-Beijing flights.

Young Cyprus carrier Cobalt Air is planning to move into the long-haul market, taking advantage of its substantial Chinese shareholder base.

British Airways (BA) and Scottish regional airline Loganair have concluded a new codeshare agreement, the two carriers have confirmed.

Norway’s Bergen Flesland Airport has opened a new terminal with capacity for up to 10 million passengers a year.

German airport operator Fraport AG has applied for a building permit to construct a new Pier G at Frankfurt Airport to accommodate the growing low-cost segment.

New China Eastern routes contribute to growth at BNE