Loading

CAPA News Briefs

CAPA publishes more than 1,000 global News Briefs every week, covering all aspects of the aviation and travel industry. It’s the most comprehensive source of market intelligence in the world, with around 50 per cent of content translated from non-English sources. The breadth of our coverage means you won’t need any other news sources to monitor competitors and stay informed about the latest developments in the wider aviation sector.

Request More Information

Complete the following to request more information.

Our daily News Briefs are only available to CAPA Members

Membership provides access to more than 1,000 News Briefs every week, with quick links to our Analysis Reports, Research Publications, Data Centre and more.

It’s easy to keep your News Briefs relevant by customising your email alerts based on topic, region, sector, frequency and more. Once you’ve saved your settings, you can stay up-to-date wherever you are, by quickly scanning our News Briefs online or via the CAPA mobile app.

Membership also provides full access to our Analysis Reports, in-depth Research Publications and comprehensive Data Centre. Premium CAPA Members can also access add-ons such as our exclusive Fleet Database, Airline Cask Data tools and more, to enjoy the full capabilities of our global platform.

Below is a sample of the latest news headlines. 253 news briefs have been published for CAPA Members in the past 2 days.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) board of commissioners approved (18-Dec-2025) its USD45 billion Capital Plan for 2026 to 2035, covering the completion of initiatives from the 2017 to 2025 capital plan and new projects. Details for new aviation projects include:

  • New York John F Kennedy International Airport:
    • Support the first gates of international Terminals 1 and 6, due to open in 2026, and further sections of the roadway network;
    • Design and complete development of AirTrain JFK with new train cars to double capacity and new stations;
    • The plan also funds preliminary enabling work in "the second half of the decade" to replace aging terminals and infrastructure and accommodate demand-driven growth, as needed;
  • New York Newark Liberty International Airport:
    • Construction of a new gateway, providing funding for the authority to establish a public-private partnership to design and build a new Terminal B;
    • Expand Terminal A, including design and construction work on additional gates for future growth;
    • Construction of the USD3.5 billion AirTrain Newark is underway and expected to be completed in 2026 on a new community access point to the Airport Train Station;
  • New York LaGuardia Airport:
    • Replace the gate and boarding areas of Terminal A to meet demand and continued passenger growth;
    • Funding for an LGALink Q70 bus service with a new bus lane on the BQE and new on-airport bus stop
    • New taxi hold lot at Terminal B;
  • All airports:
    • A public safety initiative, developed in consultation with the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, which will include new technology tools, such as license plate readers, AI-aided CCTV and an expanded database of unpermitted drivers;
    • Alignment with peer airports on pick-up and drop-off fees for for-hire vehicles and taxis. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

The proposed USD45 billion 2026-2035 Capital Plan followed previous multi-billion dollar capital allocations focused on airport redevelopment and infrastructure modernisation, including the ongoing EWR Vision Plan and significant investments in terminals and transit projects at JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia airports. The plan was projected to create over 50,000 jobs and included a record earmark for safety and security measures, with USD1.1 billion allocated for these initiatives1 2.

Delta Air Lines announced (18-Dec-2025) president Glen Hauenstein plans to retire from 28-Feb-2026. Mr Hauenstein joined Delta in 2005 and will continue to serve as a strategic advisor until the end of 2026. The carrier appointed Joe Esposito as EVP and chief commercial officer. Mr Esposito joined Delta in 1990 and currently serves as SVP network planning, pricing and revenue management. [more - original PR]

Infrabridge entered (18-Dec-2025) a binding agreement to sell a 51% stake in a newly formed holding company, which holds 100% of Leeds Bradford Airport and 49% of Newcastle International Airport, to Aena. Infrabridge will continue to manage a 49% stake in the holding company following completion. The transaction is valued at approximately GBP270 million and is subject to customary conditions for closing, including regulatory approvals, with completion to take place once all conditions have been satisfied. Leeds Bradford Airport and Newcastle International Airport will continue to be operated and managed independently of each other. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

Background ✨

Aena has previously pursued minority and majority stakes in UK airports, including maintaining a 51% holding in London Luton Airport following Ardian's sale of its 49% stake to AMP Capital, and opting not to acquire full ownership when given the opportunity1 2. Leeds Bradford Airport was earlier acquired by AMP Capital from Bridgepoint, which had invested in infrastructure and workforce growth during its ownership3. Newcastle International Airport's 49% stake was previously held by AMP Capital following a purchase from Copenhagen Airport, with local authorities retaining the majority4 5.

Wizz Air announced (19-Dec-2025) plans to base a 15th A321neo at Rome Fiumicino Airport from summer 2026. The LCC also plans to commence services connecting Rome Fiumicino to the following new destinations in summer 2026:

  • Malta: Daily, commencing 29-Mar-2026;
  • Rhodes: Four times weekly, commencing 28-Jun-2026;
  • Kefalonia: Three times weekly, commencing 29-Jun-2026;
  • Menorca: Three times weekly, commencing 30-Jun-2026;
  • Tallinn: Three times weekly, commencing 21-Sep-2026;
  • Varna: Three times weekly, commencing 22-Sep-2026;
  • Constanta: Twice weekly, commencing 22-Sep-2026;
  • Pristina: Twice weekly, commencing 22-Sep-2026.

Wizz Air corporate communications manager Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale stated: "With these eight new routes, we increase to 72 connections from Fiumicino to 28 countries". [more - original PR]

Angola's Ministry of Transport, via its official LinkedIn account, announced (11-Dec-2025) it selected a consortium led by Corporación América Airports as the winning bidder on its tender to operate and manage Luanda António Agostinho Neto International Airport under a 25 year contract, with the option to extend for a further 15 years.

Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines announced (17-Dec-2025) a partnership to offer passengers single ticket, trans Atlantic journeys between the US and Istanbul from early 2026. Turkish Airlines operates to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from Istanbul Airport, including 10 airports in the US served by Southwest. International passengers will be able to connect through the shared gateway airports. Southwest announced six partnerships with overseas carriers in 2025 connecting its network to places in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Southwest Airlines recently entered partnerships with Condor Flugdienst and Philippine Airlines, expanding connectivity for its passengers to Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas via key US gateways such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston and Honolulu, and is exploring further trans-Atlantic partnerships. The carrier also signed an interline agreement with Hahnair to broaden its global distribution reach to 100,000 travel agencies in 190 markets outside the US1 2 3.

BermudAir introduced (17-Dec-2025) the new AnguillAir sub-brand to commence the following services with Embraer E175 and E190 aircraft:

Background ✨

BermudAir's CEO Adam Scott stated it launched AnguillAir to address Bermuda's seasonality challenges and expected substantial demand growth for Anguilla, positioning the new brand as the only nonstop operator from the US Northeast to Anguilla. He also noted stable US demand and increased Canadian demand for the airline's services1. The AnguillAir launch also marked the debut of dedicated branded aircraft2.

Ryanair announced (17-Dec-2025) plans to open a new two aircraft base at Rabat Sale International Airport in Apr-2026, marking its fifth Moroccan base. The project requires an investment of USD200 million. The LCC plans to operate 20 routes from Rabat in summer 2026, including seven new connections to Milan Bergamo, Baden Baden, Frankfurt Hahn, Nuremberg, Porto, Pisa and Valencia. Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson stated: "Our latest base opening takes Ryanair's total investment in Morocco to over USD1.6 billion, supporting over 8500 direct and indirect jobs and delivering growth in the local tourism economy". [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Ryanair previously opened its fourth Moroccan base in Tangier, which supported 13 new routes and more than 600 local jobs, with a 70% increase in summer 2024 capacity at the airport1. It also launched its 2025 summer schedule in Morocco, planning to operate 3.7 million seats2. Recent new services to Rabat from Manchester and Dublin formed part of its expanded UK and Irish schedules3 4.

US President Donald Trump announced (16-Dec-2025) the following updates to measures restricting the entry of foreign nationals to the US:

Brazil Ministry of Ports and Airports (MPor) presented (16-Dec-2025) a strategy of BRL1.5 billion (USD272.27 million) in investments to expand and modernise airport infrastructure. Details include:

  • The new public portfolio of airport projects is valid for the 2026/27 cycle. The initiative will focus on regional aviation, increasing air connectivity and meeting growing demand of the air sector, particularly in regions with low air transport coverage;
  • Mpor has structured a portfolio with 34 new projects at 31 airports, distributed across 16 states. The strategy is organised into three priority areas:
    • Projects in advanced stages of construction, with a projected investment of BRL531 million (USD96.38 million);
    • New priority projects to be initiated from 2026 onwards, totalling over BRL1 billion (USD181.51 million);
    • Projects focused on remote regions and the Legal Amazon, with approximately BRL250 million (USD45.38 million);
  • In addition to the construction projects, the Ministry of Planning will continue a schedule of technical studies. These include technical feasibility studies for 22 airports, paving studies for a further 17, and the exploration of nine new regional airports in six states. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

The AmpliAR programme was designed to attract over BRL5 billion in private investment and modernise up to 100 regional airports, with the first phase targeting 19 airports in the Legal Amazon and Northeast regions and an auction scheduled for 24-Nov-20251 2. Recent announcements specified BRL731 million in private investments secured for 13 strategic airports, with concession agreements to be signed between Dec-2025 and Mar-20263.

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) appointed (17-Dec-2025). Greg Mays as president and CEO, effective 01-Jan-2026. Mr Mays was appointed as president in Sep-2025 and will succeed CEO Mike Berger, who is retiring. Mr Berger will remain with ATSG in an advisory capacity for part of 2026. [more - original PR]

Malaysia Airlines and Royal Air Maroc signed (17-Dec-2025) a codeshare partnership, effective immediately. Malaysia Airlines will add its 'MH' code on services operated by Royal Air Maroc between Casablanca and Doha, London Heathrow and Paris CDG. Royal Air Maroc will add its 'AT' code on services operated by Malaysia Airlines between Kuala Lumpur and Doha, London Heathrow and Paris CDG. [more - original PR]