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By David Casey
New Zealand will become the latest addition to VietJet’s expanding international network, as the LCC revealed plans to restore nonstop flights from Vietnam.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Brussels Airlines has wet-leased in Air Europa Boeing 787-9 capacity until mid-March to cover unforeseen Airbus A330-300 maintenance issues.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Spain welcomed more than 1 million visitors from Mexico in 2024, setting a milestone for travel between the two countries as airline capacity hit record levels.
Airports & Networks

By Jeremy Kariuki
A former Bombardier Service Center complex at Middle Georgia Regional Airport reopened as Slate Aviation’s new 80,000 ft.² MRO and cabin conversion facility.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Super Terminal Expo
Following its successful launch in 2024, Super Terminal Expo is set for its return to AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, from 4-6 November 2025.
Air Transport

By Aaron Karp
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has appointed longtime BWI chief Ricky Smith as the new head of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
Air Niugini, the flag-carrier of Papua New Guinea, has given timing details of its planned Refleet Program.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Keith Mwanalushi
Engine shortages have led the International Airlines Technical Pool to turn to lessor partnerships to adapt its pooling service.
Supply Chain

By David Casey
Wizz Air is expanding its Saudi Arabia operations with the launch of an Airbus A321XLR route from London to Medina.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
Under a new agreement, HAECO will carry out end-of-lease checks for Tigerair Taiwan's Airbus A320 fleet in Hong Kong.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Wizz Air is considering expanding its presence in Uzbekistan with new routes and the potential creation of a joint airline in the country.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
U.S. carrier Breeze Airways will establish a base at Akron-Canton Airport in the 2025 summer season, solidifying its presence at the Ohio airport.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Swaati Ketkar
MRO demand and revenue in India is expected to grow by 50% in the coming years.
MRO

By David Casey
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have each filed applications to the U.S. Transportation Department seeking to alter their operations to South Africa.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Sichuan Airlines has expanded its European operations, further strengthening the dominance of Chinese airlines on China-Europe routes.
Airports & Networks

Aviation Week Network Staff
Here are the five must-see stories from the Aviation Week Network for the week of February 17, 2025.
Aerospace

By Keith Mwanalushi
Limited third-party maintenance capability and unique requirements have created a challenging environment for Boeing 787 MRO.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
By deploying A321neos in Argentina for the first time, JetSmart will be able to significantly increase its capacity and add new routes.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Denver International Airport has outlined details of the final phase of its terminal reconstruction project, which management expects to be completed a year earlier than planned.
Airports & Networks

By Vivienne Machi
The military spaceplane is logging hundreds of days on orbit to collect data for future development.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks

By William Moore, Daniel Williams
This week’s Flight Friday looks at the utilization, in flight cycles, of three Boeing cargo aircraft types over the previous two years.
Air Transport

By Keith Mwanalushi
Panasonic Technical Services is opening a new line maintenance station in Riyadh to support airlines’ inflight entertainment needs.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Robert Wall
Edge Group Chairman Faisal Al Bannai says the company’s defense export ambitions could still reach a major milestone this year with more than half of bookings coming from abroad.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Swaati Ketkar
Several new agreements involving defense platforms and companies are expanding India’s MRO sector.
MRO