Air Canada has issued a statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, after the union declared its intent to strike. The airline will conduct a phased suspension of most operations over the next three days, aiming for an orderly shutdown to minimize…
airBaltic has reported a significant turnaround in Q2 2025, achieving a net profit of EUR 27.6 million compared to a loss of EUR 24.2 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly revenue rose 4.8% year-on-year to EUR 216.9 million, driven by steady passenger growth and improved operational performance. Adjusted EBITDAR reached EUR 55.2 million, while passenger numbers climbed 8.3% to 2.5 million, and the load factor…
Air Arabia has reported strong financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2025, reinforcing its market leadership as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier. The airline recorded a net profit of AED 415 million for Q2, a slight 3% decrease compared to AED 427 million in Q2 2024. Quarterly revenue rose to AED 1.69 billion, a 2% increase year-on-year. Passenger…
Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for July 2025, showing a total of 5.7 million passengers carried across its network. This represents a 7.9% increase compared to June 2025 but a 2.3% decline from the same month in 2024. The group maintained a strong 91.2% passenger load factor, albeit 1.3 percentage points lower than July last year.
Air China has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a brand-new Airbus A319neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12613, delivered directly from Airbus. The aircraft is configured as an A319-153N and is set to strengthen the airline’s operations on domestic and regional routes where efficiency, flexibility, and performance are critical.
Royal Jordanian has bolstered its single-aisle fleet with the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12541, from Airbus. The aircraft, carrying the registration JY-RAI, reflects the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing both efficiency and passenger comfort.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12629, from Airbus. The aircraft, registered as B-32MZ, continues the carrier’s fleet renewal strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience.
Qatar Airways has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 733, from Airbus. Registered as A7-AOE, the aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort on key international routes.
Etihad Airways released its July 2025 traffic statistics, reporting the transportation of 2.0 million passengers, a 19% increase compared to July 2024, when it carried 1.7 million passengers. The load factor improved to 90%, up from 89% the previous year.
Air Canada announced that negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, have reached a deadlock, raising the likelihood of a strike or lockout as early as August 16, 2025. The statutory 72-hour notice threshold will be reached at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August…
