News from August 2025
Global air cargo demand rose by 5.5% in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Flying Food Group has announced via the social media platform X that it is seeking to hire full-time station attendants for its food production line assembly.
Japan Airlines has announced a new collaboration with Uber Japan, offering miles and ride discounts to new domestic users of the Uber taxi dispatch app.
EVA Air has announced plans to commence daily flights from Taipei to Busan, South Korea, starting in late October 2025.
Copa Airlines announced on X that it will launch flights to Puerto Plata and resume service to Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic starting January 2026, with three weekly flights via its Hub of the Americas in Panama.
Ontario International Airport has announced a partnership with UCR Health to enhance nursing rooms in Terminals 2 and 4.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced details for its upcoming regular Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) meeting in a public statement.
Flying Food Group has announced on LinkedIn that it has earned ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
Flying Food Group recently held a celebration at its Honolulu (HNL) facility to honor outstanding employees.
Emirates has announced that it is now offering Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 Champagne to its First Class passengers.
Lufthansa has received its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner equipped with the new Allegris cabin at Frankfurt Airport.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering creating its own fleet of aircraft to handle deportation flights, according to a report from NBC News citing two sources familiar with the matter.
China’s largest airlines are preparing to divide a significant order for 500 Airbus aircraft, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News.
Air Mauritius is in discussions to renegotiate its 2023 order for three Airbus A350 widebody aircraft.
Israeli airlines are objecting to Wizz Air’s plan to set up a base at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, raising concerns about national security and the potential impact on local carriers.
A recent incident involving TAP Air Portugal’s flight TP484 highlighted the challenges that can arise from miscommunication in radio exchanges, especially when compounded by strong accents and poor audio quality.
Qantas has announced plans to introduce the Airbus A350-1000 on major international routes, including flights to Singapore and Los Angeles, as it prepares to phase out its Airbus A380 fleet by early 2030.
Delta Air Lines will end its service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) in November, resulting in a complete withdrawal from the Midland-Odessa market.
Koala Airlines, a new entrant in the Australian aviation market, has confirmed leases for three Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as it prepares to launch operations by 2026.
The Boeing 777X, set to become the largest commercial aircraft in production, is nearing its entry into service with several updates aimed at improving passenger comfort.