Airports & Routes

TAP Portugal A330neo

article Jun 26, 2019

TAP Portugal eyes A321XLR as it launches 3 US routes in 3 weeks

TAP Air Portugal, which is on an expansion drive, will eventually become a customer of the newly launched Airbus A321XLR, co-owner David Neeleman says.

Article Jul 19, 2019

CEOs of US airlines, Qatar Airways meet with Trump on subsidy issue

CEOs of several major US carriers and Qatar Airways met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence July 18 to discuss accusations that Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been unfairly subsidizing their respective state-sponsored airlines.

Aeromexico Boeing 787-9

Article Jul 19, 2019

Aeromexico urges government to reverse Emirates’ fifth-freedom plans

Aeromexico is leaning on its government to reverse a decision that grants Dubai-based Emirates Airline fifth-freedom rights between Mexico City and Barcelona, and is pledging to emphasize its own new service on the route to demonstrate its commitment, CEO Andrés Conesa said.

Article Jul 19, 2019

Gatwick expansion plan gets public thumbs-up, says airport

London’s Gatwick Airport has received a largely positive response to development plans over the next 15 years, with public support for making greater use of existing facilities.

Article Jul 19, 2019

EVA Air opens Milan service, first European route in 20 years

Taiwan’s EVA Air will start flying to Italy’s Milan Malpensa (MXP) Feb. 18, 2020, making it the first European destination that the airline has added in 20 years, after Amsterdam, London-Heathrow, Paris and Vienna.

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Scoot Boeing 787-9

Article Jul 19, 2019

Scoot moves to Changi Terminal 1 to support growth plans

Singapore LCC Scoot will move operations from Changi International Airport's Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 as part of plans to support the airline’s growth over the next few years.

Article Jul 19, 2019

US lawmakers want to eliminate cap on airport passenger facility fees

Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have introduced bipartisan legislation that would eliminate the federal cap on the passenger facility charge (PFC) that US airports use to finance infrastructure projects.

Spring Airlines A320

Article Jul 18, 2019

China’s Spring Airlines opens Shenzhen hub

Chinese LCC Spring Airlines has opened a hub at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport to capitalize on the growth of the China Greater Bay Area (GBA), which comprises Hong Kong, Macau and the Guangdong province.

Article Jul 17, 2019

Swedavia sees 1H profit, passenger drop on challenging environment

Swedish airports operator Swedavia saw a 4% decrease in passenger numbers to 19.6 million in the first half.

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Wizz Air A320

Article Jul 17, 2019

Wizz Air cuts frequencies on A320 delivery delay

Central and Eastern European airline Wizz Air will reduce frequencies on some routes from Kiev (Ukraine) and Warsaw (Poland) in August because of an aircraft delivery delay.

Carlos Peco from Rohde & Schwarz (Australia)

Article Jul 17, 2019

New Philippines ATC system completes factory testing

A project to develop a new air traffic control (ATC) communication system for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has achieved an important milestone with the completion of factory testing.

Loong Air A320

Article Jul 17, 2019

China’s Loong Air opens Xi'an northwest branch

China’s Zhejiang Loong Airlines (Loong Air) officially opened its northwest branch in Xi’an, Shanxi province July 17.

Article Jul 16, 2019

European airport charges evaluation sees mixed reaction

Problems persist in the charges levied by European airports on airlines that use their facilities, but the situation has improved over the past decade, according to a new European Commission report.

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Gallery Jul 16, 2019

Gallery: A trip through Istanbul's new airport

Istanbul's new airport has an initial capacity of 90 million passengers annually, with the potential to grow to 200 million through a series of expansions by 2030. The first phase of the airport was completed in 42 months and includes two runways. ATW correspondent Kurt Hofmann brings you some exclusive photos of the new major hub of Turkish Airlines.

Article Jul 16, 2019

Munich Airport International to manage Newark Liberty’s Terminal One

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) has reached an agreement with Munich Airport International (MAI) to operate and maintain the $2.7 billion Terminal One project, which is now under construction at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Emirates Boeing 777-200LR

Article Jul 16, 2019

Emirates to begin services to Mexico City via Barcelona

Emirates Airline plans to launch a new daily Boeing 777-200LR service from Dubai to Mexico City, via Barcelona (Spain), starting Dec. 9.

Air India A320neo

Article Jul 16, 2019

Pakistan lifts airspace restrictions for airline overflights

Pakistan has lifted the restrictions that were imposed on much of its airspace for nearly five months, a welcome relief to airlines that have been forced to reroute overflights as a result of the closures.

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