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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Kenny Parker, technical operations training instructor at Hawaiian Airlines, shares perspectives on teaching tomorrow’s aviation maintenance technicians.
Workforce & Training

By David Casey
EasyJet will open a new three-aircraft base at Newcastle International Airport in March 2026, expanding its presence in the northeast of England.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Japan and South Korea are initiating a pilot program in which passengers from each country will be able to use fast-track lanes at immigration at some airports.
Airports & Networks

By Keith Mwanalushi
VAS Aero Services is tapping into the Airbus A380’s MRO market through a series of teardown projects.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
MIA is set for its first terminal expansion in nearly two decades, following the Miami-Dade County Commission’s approval of a $600 million project.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Phoenix is set to gain its first-ever nonstop service to Asia, as Taiwanese full-service carrier Starlux Airlines unveiled plans to launch Taipei flights.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
StandardAero has announced plans to start leasing CFM International Leap engines on short-term arrangements for operators undergoing shop visits.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Turkey and China have signed a new air services accord that more than doubles weekly passenger flight rights between the two countries.
Airports & Networks

By Chen Chuanren
SIAEC has signed a new comprehensive services agreement with its parent company Singapore Airlines.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Aaron Karp
In advance of its return to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Canada’s WestJet unveiled an expanded codeshare agreement with Air France-KLM.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The FAA has proposed mandating Boeing-recommended inspections of about 100 787s for fuselage fittings that may be constructed from the wrong grade of titanium.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary has criticized Ukrainian airport operators for failing to engage on post-war recovery plans.
Airlines & Lessors

By Paul Seidenman
U.S. regional carrier SkyWest Airlines will open a new MRO facility in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Addressing longstanding company culture challenges and operational inefficiencies have been key drivers behind the revived fortunes of Czech Airlines Technics.
Services & Support

By David Casey
Malta-based Universal Air will cease all scheduled passenger flights at the end of this month—just over one year after entering the commercial market.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Ryanair is taking a more “judicious” approach to network expansion, focusing on frequency growth and improved aircraft utilization as it manages Boeing delays.
Airlines & Lessors

Aviation Week Network Staff
All the important data related to Kuala Lumpur International Airport in recent years.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
PIA will resume nonstop service between Lahore and Paris in June as it looks to rebuild its European network following the lifting of a four-year ban by EASA.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Etihad Airways plans to expand its U.S. network to six destinations during the summer 2026 season with the launch of a new route to Charlotte, North Carolina, while simultaneously scaling back direct service to China.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
American Airlines reacted to the May 14 release of the NFL 2025 schedule by unveiling a slew of fall flights to attract traveling fans.
Airlines & Lessors

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

By Molly McMillin
Textron Aviation’s second Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test article has completed its first flight, the company announced May 15.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
AFI KLM E&M plans to boost its footprint in Southeast Asia following a 10-year extension of a component support deal with Cebu Pacific.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
A decommissioned ROKAF Lockheed Martin F-35A has been transformed into a maintenance training aid in an unprecedented wing removal and installation operation.
Aircraft & Propulsion