American Airlines is engaged in a heated dispute with the Allied Pilots Association (APA) over management’s plan to codeshare on Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 787 routes to Europe and Asia. The APA insists that such arrangements would violate the scope clause embedded in the pilots’ labor contract, sparking concerns over outsourcing long-haul flying.
Awesome Cargo has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A330-200P2F, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s growth as it becomes Mexico’s third airline to operate the A330P2F type. The entry into service took place on August 12, 2025, with the aircraft making its inaugural revenue flight from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to China, via Anchorage (ANC).
Wizz Air has announced a major expansion in Slovakia with the opening of a new base at Bratislava Airport, set to commence operations between November 14 and December 16, 2025. The move marks a significant boost to the city’s air connectivity, with the airline introducing 13 new routes across Europe.
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a significant network adjustment, cutting three international and domestic routes later this year while redeploying capacity to higher-performing markets. The changes, effective in November 2025, come as part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to optimize aircraft utilization and route profitability.
flydubai is continuing its aggressive fleet expansion strategy in 2025, with a total of 12 Boeing 737 aircraft scheduled for delivery during the year. Since January, the Dubai-based carrier has already taken delivery of seven new Boeing 737s, boosting its fleet size to 93 aircraft. These additions reinforce flydubai’s operational capacity as it serves an extensive network of over 135 destinations across…
ASL Airlines Ireland is set to reintroduce the Airbus A330 to its fleet, marking a return to widebody cargo operations. The Dublin-based carrier will soon begin operating two A330-300P2F (passenger-to-freighter conversion) aircraft, both powered by CF6 engines, under an ACMI service agreement with Saudia Cargo.
QantasLink has announced it will commence scheduled services to Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islandsfor the first time, with operations set to begin on 3 November 2025. The new flights are part of a five-year partnership with the Australian Government to provide both passenger and dedicated freight connections to the Indian Ocean Territories.
Air Canada has provided a detailed breakdown of its latest proposal to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at the airline. The offer, which seeks no concessions from employees, features a 38% increase in total compensation over a four-year period and includes multiple new financial and lifestyle benefits aimed at making Air Canada…
Hainan Airlines is set to expand its narrow-body fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A321-251NX, manufacturer serial number 12637, from Airbus. This latest-generation aircraft will be powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1A32 engines, renowned for their improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower noise footprint compared to previous-generation models.
Aer Lingus is in the final stages of preparation to take delivery of a new Airbus A321-253NY, manufacturer serial number 12412, from Airbus. This latest aircraft will be powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1A33X engines, designed to provide exceptional fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and improved environmental performance over older-generation powerplants.
