American to Return to Florida Airport After 25-Year Pause

Flights are expected to begin in early December.

Zach Vasile

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 02:41 PM ET

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American Eagle CRJ-900 aircraft in Charlotte. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

After almost 20 years without service from a major air carrier, Naples, Florida, is getting reconnected.

American Airlines will serve Naples Airport from its hub in Charlotte, North Carolina, the carrier confirmed to AirlineGeeks on Monday. Flights will start on Dec. 2.

“American is proud to connect Naples to our unmatched network across the U.S.,” the airline said in a statement. “New nonstop service to our Charlotte hub will give customers in Southwest Florida convenient one‑stop access to nearly 180 destinations worldwide. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard and continuing our collaborative partnership with the Naples Airport and community.”

Tickets for the service became available for purchase over the weekend.

Separately, Charlotte Douglas International Airport said the Charlotte-Naples connection will operate twice daily, using Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft.

American pitched flights between Naples and Charlotte to a meeting of the Naples Airport Authority last month. Representatives for the airline said there is unmet demand for local travel options; at present, most Naples residents and tourists rely on Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.

Meeting attendees split on the issue, with some favoring Americana’s return to Naples and others raising concerns about aircraft noise and motor vehicle traffic around the airport.

Naples Airport is mainly used for general aviation. It has one commercial operator, JSX, which offers seasonal flights to White Plains, New York.

American previously served Naples via American Eagle until pulling out in 2001. US Airways terminated service there in 2003, and Delta, which offered Delta Connection flights via Atlantic Southeast Airlines, withdrew in 2007.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.

United Adds New Destination in South America

Flights from two U.S. cities will start in December.

Zach Vasile

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 01:05 PM ET

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A United Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Newark. (Photo: Shutterstock | GingChen)

United will launch two routes to a new destination in South America this winter.

Starting Dec. 17, the carrier will connect Washington Dulles and Houston with Cartagena, Colombia. Flights from both cities will operate four times per week during the winter season, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. United will fly both routes using Boeing 737s.

“Colombia has been an important part of United’s Latin America network for more than 30 years, and our new service to Cartagena reflects our continued investment in the country and commitment to offering customers new and distinct travel experiences,” Patrick Quayle, senior vice president of network planning and global alliances at United, said in a news release.

United currently serves two destinations in Colombia – Bogota and Medellín. Cartagena is located north of those two cities, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Quayle said the new service will give travelers access to “a different side of the country.”

Tickets for both flights are now available for purchase.

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EVA Launches New Long-Haul Route to U.S.

Flights will operate four times weekly.

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Monday, June 29, 2026 at 11:16 AM ET

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EVA Air's inaugural flight from Taipei to Washington Dulles. (Photo: EVA Air)

Taiwan’s EVA Air on Friday launched service to its newest destination in the U.S.

The Taoyuan-based carrier is now the only airline in the world offering nonstop flights between Taipei and Washington Dulles. The connection will operate four times weekly using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

The inaugural flight from Taipei received a water cannon salute at Dulles on Friday.

EVA Air first announced plans to connect Washington, D.C., in January. Officials said the route will help meet strong existing demand for international business, academic, and leisure travel from the region.

“Washington Dulles International Airport serves as a vital gateway to the nation’s capital area,” EVA Air President Clay Sun said in a news release. “We are immensely grateful for the strong support from all our partners and guests that made expanding our network into the heart of America possible… This new route will seamlessly enhance EVA Air’s network across the eastern United States, delivering premium service to both business and leisure travelers alike.”

With the addition of Washington Dulles, EVA Air now serves 10 destinations in North America.

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American Flight Halts Takeoff After Business Jet Enters Same Runway

The incident took place Friday at Miami International Airport.

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Monday, June 29, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET

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An American A319 landing in Miami. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

An American Airlines flight from Miami to Bermuda was forced to reject takeoff Friday evening to avoid a collision on the runway.

The crew of the American Airbus A319, operating as Flight 308, spotted a business jet entering the same runway as they were accelerating for departure and aborted takeoff. The two aircraft came within about a third of a mile of each other.

Air traffic control recordings captured a tense exchange between a controller and one of the business jet’s pilots.

“Four Quebec Sierra, you just crossed an active runway, hold shorter eight runway eight, left,” the controller said.

“You just told me to cross the runway, sir,” the pilot responded.

“No, we said Amerijet 461,” the controller shot back.

No injuries were reported on either airplane, and Flight 308 departed for Bermuda later that night.

Aerotime reported that the business jet involved in the incident is an Embraer Phenom 300 operated by fractional ownership company NetJets. NetJets told the outlet that the aircraft was under the operational control of a third-party maintenance vendor when the close call took place.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

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Report: Airbus to Launch A320 Replacement Program in 2030

The manufacturer has been planning for the new aircraft under its “eAction” initiative since at least 2021.

Zach Vasile

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 08:00 AM ET

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An Airbus A320neo. (Photo: Airbus)

Airbus is laying the groundwork for a replacement for its best-selling A320 and expects to formally launch a successor program in 2030, according to CEO Guillaume Faury.

In an interview with Aviation Week published on Thursday, Faury said Airbus will stick to the previously tentative 2030 launch date even as rival Boeing delays work on its own next-generation aircraft.

“We say what we do, we do what we say,” he said. “We are preparing the successor of the A320, which we call eAction, with a view of launching the program in 2030. We have a lot of research and technology development going on, comparison of technology solutions, pre-projects, and simulations. There is work [happening] with partners to review the different options for wings, fuselage, propulsion system, and industrial systems. We are moving forward.”

The company is committed to seeing the aircraft enter commercial service in the “second half of the next decade,” Faury added.

Airbus has been working on what is described as the technological building blocks for a potential A320 successor since at least 2021, but public information about the program is scarce. The company has never elaborated on the type of technology that could be incorporated into the design, and Faury did not discuss technical details in his conversation with Aviation Week.

When asked if he was comfortable moving first despite Airbus’ already dominant position in the global commercial aircraft market, the CEO said he would welcome the chance to put more distance between his company and Boeing.

“We don’t want others to do what we are best placed to do – being strong, being able to invest, having the capacity to put engineering and financial resources into it, attracting appetite from suppliers,” he told Aviation Week. “If we move first, the supply chain will come to us. It is important to explain to suppliers that we will replace a very successful product with another successful product. We want to be mastering the time. You don’t want to do this reacting to something else.”

Faury declined to comment on the scale of Airbus’ investment in the planned replacement aircraft, or the number of employees currently working on it.

The A320 family officially surpassed the 737 to become the most delivered commercial aircraft in history in October 2025. It became the best-selling aircraft by total orders in 2019, though the 737 remained ahead in total deliveries for the following six years.

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Livery of the Week: Air Greenland

A bold all-red design reflects the carrier’s Arctic roots and stands apart from nearly every airline in the world.

Ryan Ewing

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 03:55 PM ET

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Air Greenland's sole Airbus A300-800neo seconds before touching down in Kangerlussuaq (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Joey Gerardi)

Editor’s Note: AirlineGeeks is proud to present our ‘Livery of the Week’ series. Every Friday, a team member will share an airline livery, which can be from the past, present, or even a special scheme. Some airline liveries are works of art. The complexity associated with painting around critical flight components and the added weight requires outside-the-box thinking from designers. The average airliner can cost upwards of $200,000 to repaint, creating a separate aircraft repainting industry as a result.

Have an idea for a livery that we should highlight? Drop us a line.

Air Greenland operates one of the most recognizable liveries in commercial aviation, built around a striking red fuselage that has become synonymous with the airline and the island it serves. The design is centered on a stylized white circle applied to the tail, representing the setting sun, an iceberg, and the natural environment of Greenland.

Unlike most airlines, which use white fuselages accented by color, Air Greenland reverses the formula. Its aircraft are painted almost entirely in bright red, creating a distinctive appearance whether operating at major international airports or remote Arctic airfields. The bold color choice ensures immediate recognition and reflects the carrier’s role as Greenland’s national airline.

An Air Greenland Dash-8~200 (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Joey Gerardi)

The tail logo, known as the “Red Lady,” is a simplified circular symbol that has been part of the airline’s branding for decades. The design has evolved over time but continues to represent Greenland’s unique landscape and cultural identity. The white emblem contrasts sharply against the red tail, remaining visible even in challenging Arctic weather conditions.

Air Greenland applies the livery across its fleet, including Airbus A330 aircraft, Dash 8 turboprops, and helicopters that connect remote communities throughout Greenland. The consistent use of the red color scheme creates a unified brand identity despite the diverse fleet types.

Looking for a new airplane model? Head over to our friends at the Midwest Model Store for a wide selection of airlines and liveries.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.

Delta Expands Service for CES 2027

The consumer electronics show takes place Jan. 6-9, 2027, in Las Vegas.

Zach Vasile

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 03:05 PM ET

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A Delta 737-900ER in Las Vegas. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

Delta is adding temporary connections and more flights on existing routes for CES 2027.

The annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas draws tens of thousands of visitors each year, and Delta announced Friday that it will once again expand its schedule to accommodate the increase in traffic to and from Harry Reid International Airport.

Perhaps most notably, the carrier will add flights between Las Vegas and Hong Kong and Taipei, in addition to the other international destinations Delta ordinarily serves during CES week. The full list of temporary international flights to and from Las Vegas is:

Hong Kong: Jan. 4 (inbound); Jan. 10 (outbound)
Taipei: Jan. 5 (inbound); Jan. 9-10 (outbound)
Seoul-Incheon: Jan. 3-5 (inbound); Jan. 9-10 (outbound)
Shanghai: Jan. 4-5 (inbound); Jan. 9 (outbound)
Amsterdam: Jan. 3-5 (inbound); Jan. 9-10 (outbound)
Paris: Jan. 3-5 (inbound); Jan. 9-10 (outbound)
London Heathrow: Jan. 5 (inbound); Jan. 9 (outbound)

“CES continues to be one of the most important global events for innovation, and Delta is uniquely positioned to connect customers to Las Vegas from across our network,” Jeff Arinder, Delta’s vice president of international network planning, said in a news release.

The airline will also ramp up domestic connectivity for CES, with more flights on existing routes and one-off service to and from cities that Delta does not ordinarily link to Las Vegas.

Destinations with expanded or temporary service between Jan. 4 and 10 include Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York-JFK, Miami, Seattle, Boston, Austin, Texas, San Jose, California, San Diego, and Orlando and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

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Delta Adds Three New Routes

Flights will start in late 2026 and early 2027.

Zach Vasile

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:37 AM ET

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A Delta A321neo (Photo: Shutterstock | The Global Guy)

Delta is adding a new transcontinental route in 2027.

Starting April 12, 2027, the carrier will connect Newark, New Jersey, with Los Angeles. Flights will operate twice daily, using Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Delta currently offers service between Los Angeles and New York-JFK. Additional flights to the New York metro area, officials said, will expand travel options and give customers more flexibility.

“Los Angeles plays a central role in Delta’s network, and this new nonstop service to Newark reflects our commitment to connecting customers across key business markets,” Scott Santoro, vice president of Los Angeles and West Coast sales at Delta, said in a news release. “By offering twice-daily flights on our Airbus A321neo, we’re delivering more choice, comfort, and reliable connectivity between the East and West Coasts.”

The airline is also adding two seasonal routes, between New York-LaGuardia and Melbourne, Florida, and between Austin, Texas, and Fort Myers, Florida.

The New York-Melbourne connection will commence Dec. 19 and run through May 2, 2027, with weekend flights on Saturdays and Sundays. The route was last served by the carrier in 2008.

Service between Austin and Fort Myers will operate on Saturdays only from Nov. 21 to April 10, 2027. Delta will operate the route using A220-300 aircraft.

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Avelo Adds New Route to Caribbean

The carrier is also switching service from Houston Hobby to Houston Bush.

Zach Vasile

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET

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An Avelo Boeing 737-800. (Photo: Shutterstock | Edgardo M Moya)

Avelo will add a new connection between the Northeast and the Caribbean later this year.

Starting Nov. 19, the ultra-low-cost carrier will serve Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, from New Haven, Connecticut. Flights will operate twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays, using Boeing 737 NextGen aircraft.

Tweed New Haven Airport is one of Avelos’ largest hubs, with flights to over two dozen destinations in the U.S.

Aguadilla will be Avelo’s second destination in Puerto Rico, after San Juan.

Houston Swap

Avelo also announced this week that it will transfer service from Houston Hobby to George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sept. 21. The only affected route is a nonstop connection to New Haven.

Flights between New Haven and Houston Bush will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Fridays, officials said.

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Alaska, Hawaiian Expand Starlink WiFi to Around 150 Aircraft

The service is now free for Atmos Rewards members.

Zach Vasile

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 04:38 PM ET

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An Alaska 737 MAX 9. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)

Starlink wireless internet service is now available on roughly 150 aircraft across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.

Alaska Air Group, the parent company of all three airlines, said all of its regional aircraft are now equipped with Starlink, along with about 50 mainline jets. The milestone puts the company ahead of its previously announced rollout schedule.

In another significant development, Alaska Airlines is making Starlink WiFi free for Atmos Rewards members through a sponsorship with T-Mobile. The service is already complimentary on connected Hawaiian flights.

Later this month, Alaska and Hawaiian will introduce an online portal that will allow customers to quickly join Atmos Rewards to take advantage of the enhanced WiFi. There is no fee to join the loyalty program.

Starting in July, Atmos Rewards members will be automatically connected to in-flight wireless internet.

Alaska Airlines expects to have its entire widebody fleet equipped with Starlink by the fall.

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