Aaron Karp

Rockville, Washington, D.C.

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Contributing Editor at Aviation Week

Aviation Journalist: Airlines, air cargo, airports, air taxis, commercial drones, FAA, helicopters, tech. Contributing Ed, Aviation Week Network; Senior Ed, ATW

Articles

Mumbai Airport Hikes User Fees On International Passengers

6 days ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) has changed the passenger user fee structure at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), based on what the authority calls a "user pays" principle that places a heavier burden on international travelers. From May 16, international business-class passengers flying roundtrip from BOM will pay INR999 ($11.7) in user fees.
Breeze Airways Unveils New Routes, Grows Network To 72 Airports

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

U.S. carrier Breeze Airways will add two new airports to its network, including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida. The airline will kick off flights between FLL and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina from Nov. 7. The route will be operated 2X-weekly. FLL is the base airport of Spirit Airlines. Breeze will also add Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) in Maryland to its route map, with flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) starting Oct. 1.
WestJet Dials Back Summer Transborder Routes Amid U.S.-Canada Tensions

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Canada’s WestJet is suspending nine transborder routes for parts of the summer, citing declining demand for travel to the U.S. amid growing tensions between the neighboring countries.
Podcast: Breeze CEO David Neeleman On The Big Issues Facing Aviation

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

The founder of JetBlue, Azul and Breeze discusses the U.S. and Latin American airline markets, sustainability, air traffic control and supply chain challenges with host Aaron Karp. Don't miss a single episode. Subscribe to Aviation Week's Window Seat Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get podcasts. Discover all of our podcasts on our at aviationweek.com/podcasts. Hello, and thank you for joining us for Window Seat, our Aviation Week Air Transport podcast.
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C May 5, 2025)

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives. Auckland Airport (AKL) has pushed back building a second runway by a decade, saying operational changes have mitigated the capacity constraints previously expected. AKL had planned to have a second runway operational by 2028, but in its first update to its master plan since 2014, the airport said a second runway will not be operational until 2038 and perhaps later.
Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 5, 2025)

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp |David Casey

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements. Air Canada has unveiled its most extensive Latin American network expansion for winter 2025-26, launching 13 new routes and increasing seat capacity by 16%. The airline will introduce a 3X-weekly service between Toronto and Rio de Janeiro starting Dec. 4, alongside new weekly flights to Cartagena, Colombia, from both Toronto and Montreal.
DFW Airport, American Airlines Agree To Expand New Terminal Project

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines unveiled plans to dramatically increase the scope of the under-construction Terminal F, which will become the airport’s sixth passenger terminal to be fully occupied by the carrier. DFW broke ground on Terminal F in November 2024, saying it would cost $1.6 billion and house 15 gates. The project was scheduled to be completed in 2027. Underpinning Terminal F was a 10-year land-and-use agreement signed by American in 2023.
Pittsburgh Airport To More Than Double On-Site Solar Field

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will significantly expand its on-site solar field, adding 12 acres of panels to more than double the amount of energy produced. PIT in 2021 completed a 3-megawatt solar array comprising nearly 10,000 panels. The microgrid fully powers airport facilities. PIT maintains a connection to the region’s main electric grid as a backup. The Pennsylvania airport unveiled plans on April 29 to add 11,216 solar panels to its array atop a closed landfill on airport property.
InterCaribbean To Launch U.S. Routes This Year Amid Fleet Shake-Up

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Turks and Caicos-based interCaribbean Airways is on track to launch flights to the U.S. this fall using Embraer 170 aircraft, according to CEO Trevor Sadler. The carrier—currently only operating services within the Caribbean—has purchased eight used E170s configured with 72 seats, the first of which will join the fleet late in the northern hemisphere summer, Sadler said. He added the first U.S. route will likely be launched in the fall from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
Thai AirAsia Continues Domestic Network Push With New Bangkok Routes

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Aaron Karp

Thai AirAsia continues to make building up its domestic network a priority, adding two more to increase its offering to more than 40 total routes within Thailand. The LCC will open service between Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chiang Rai from Oct. 1. It will fly the route 2X-daily. On the same date, Thai AirAsia will launch service between BKK and Nakhon Si Thammarat, operating the route daily.