Airports & Networks

Canada and China are advancing plans to increase direct flights, aiming to revitalize air traffic and trade links between the two nations.

TAAG Angola Airlines will move its first passenger route to Angola’s new airport in Luanda from November.

IATA has released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey revealing that travellers continue to prioritise convenience and speed.

Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Al Alamein, the gateway to Egypt’s northern coast with the Mediterranean, from July 2025.

TAAG Angola Airlines has announced the beginning of the gradual transfer of its commercial flights from 4 de Fevereiro International Airport to the New Luanda International Airport, Dr. António Agostinho Neto (AIAAN).

Airbus has delivered the first A321XLR to launch customer Iberia, which plans to deploy the long-range narrowbody on a Madrid-to-Boston route from mid-November.

Exhibiting at Routes World 2024 in Bahrain, Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad showcased recent successes and core target markets for expansion.

Aviation Week's Routes 360 Headlines on Wednesday 30 October 2024 covers the latest notable developments and key insights from Routes 360 members.

Sofia Airport operator SOF Connect is investing BGN500 million ($275 million) in a third terminal, which is expected to be completed within eight years.

Austrian Airlines reported solid third-quarter results but sees issues ahead, such as the growing advantage held by Chinese carriers in Europe.

Travelex has undertaken a major expansion in the UAE with the launch of 13 new stores across Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports.

Toronto Pearson Airport welcomed the arrival of Etihad Airways' first Airbus A350 on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Emirates has relaunched its daily service between Adelaide and Dubai, flying a Boeing 777-200LR between both cities.

Emirates has signed two MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet, aimed at strengthening connectivity and offering more travel choices.

Emirates has signed agreements with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet to expand connectivity between Dubai and Vietnams key gateways.

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) reports continuing passenger growth, especially on service to China, as it handled 10% more overall passengers in Q3.

Over 50 companies have joined forces to get electrofuel (e-SAF) production up and running during a critical time window during the next two years.

Togo-based ASKY is changing its network to fly more nonstop regional routes, ahead of the potential arrival of its first Boeing 787s in 2026.

The new Indonesia government of President Prabowo Subianto is reportedly restarting the second north Bali airport project, after years of starts and stops.

IndiGo has will commence direct flights connecting Pune with Bangkok and Thiruvananthapuram from November 22, 2024.

Saudia has officially launched its inaugural flight from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam to Beijing, China.

Dubai Airports’ plans to relocate operations from DXB to DWC in the next 10 years is driving the development of the “world’s busiest and best” air transport hub.

Air Arabia has marked the inauguration of its first non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Malé.

Dubai International’s (DXB) has been recognised with a Level 4 “Transformation” accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme.

Oman Air and Qantas have launched a new loyalty programme offering.