Routes   Europe   Airlines   United Airlines  
Aviation A2Z • Kevin Derby

United Airlines adds four Summer 2026 transatlantic nonstops—Split, Bari, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela

United is launching new Summer 2026 nonstop services from Newark and Dulles to Split (Croatia), Bari (Italy), Glasgow (Scotland) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain). The additions extend the carrier’s broader European network buildout for the summer peak season, including new and returning routes.

2026-04-28T09:49:26.296540-07:00
PaxEx   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Sydney Airport marks record international traffic despite Iran war

By Australian Aviation: Australia’s largest gateway saw 4.57 million international passengers in the three months to 31 March, up 5.8 per cent on the first quarter of 2025, with total passengers up 3.6 per cent year-on-year to 10.78 million, while domestic increased 2.1 per cent to 6.20 million.

Also: Aviation Source
2026-04-27T17:20:13.306608-07:00
Orders   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
FL360aero • Scott Kirby

Copa Airlines signs deal for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (valued at about $13.5B list)

By FL360aero: The flag carrier of Panama and a prominent member of the Star Alliance, Copa Airlines announced the signing of a new agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for the purchase of up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, for an approximate investment of $13.5 billion at list price.

2026-04-28T08:21:43.747973-07:00
Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Financial Times • Peter Campbell

Wizz Air accuses Gulf airlines of putting politics before safety

By Financial Times: Chief executive József Váradi claims carriers are ‘operating based on political pressure’ in highly unusual criticism.

Also: Airline Economics
2026-04-27T11:35:01.497898-07:00