United Airlines has announced a $500 million investment to construct a new 435,000-square-foot Concourse E at Washington Dulles International Airport. This state-of-the-art facility will feature 14 gates and is slated to open in late 2026.
Copenhagen Airport (Denmark) is now majority owned by the Danish State, following the acquisition of a controlling stake from ATP (Denmark) for $4.52 billion. This significant transaction positions the Danish State as the primary shareholder in one of Scandinavia’s busiest airports.
Aegean Airlines (Greece) has announced a new seasonal route connecting Irakleion and Metz/Nancy in France. The service will commence on 2 July 2025, utilizing the reliable Airbus A320 to enhance its summer schedule.
Azimuth Airlines (Russia) is currently assessing the continued operation of its Sukhoi SJ-100 aircraft involved in an incident at Antalya Airport. The plane experienced a hard landing, during which a fuel fire ignited near the aircraft. Preliminary evaluations suggest the plane may be deemed a total loss.
Mavcom (Malaysian Aviation Commission) has recently announced the reallocation of four Subang–Singapore Changi route slot pairs to enhance airline connectivity between the two cities. These slots, formerly held by SKS Airways, have been distributed among AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s emerging national carrier, has secured over 2,500 slots at King Khalid International Airport (RUH). This milestone aligns with the airline’s ambitious strategy to establish Riyadh as a global aviation hubby 2030, a key component of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has announced a 30-day suspension on US airlines operating in Haiti after reports that three commercial jetliners were struck by gunfire. This restriction reflects the FAA’s heightened safety precautions following these incidents, which underscore escalating security risks for aviation in Haiti. With the temporary ban, the FAA aims to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft amid…
Haiti’s international airport in Port-au-Prince ceased operations on November 11, 2024, following an incident where armed gangs reportedly opened fire at a Spirit Airlines A320neo (serial 11188) as it was landing. The attack has raised serious security concerns, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend services to the airport until the situation stabilizes. This incident reflects the escalating violence and instability in Haiti, impacting…
In the ever-changing landscape of the aviation industry, Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, has decided not to pursue slots at Milan Linate, leaving easyJet as the only airline still interested in these slots. This decision comes in the wake of ITA Airways and Lufthansa having to give up their slots as part of the EU…
Ukraine is preparing to resume flights as early as January 2025, with two key airports — Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport and Boryspil International Airport — identified as possible hubs to reopen first. Both locations are strategically significant, with Boryspil near the capital Kyiv and Lviv situated in the western part of the country, which has seen less conflict-related…
