News from October 2025
Delta TechOps recently held its ninth annual Ride 4 the Fight event, raising more than $17,000 for cancer research.
Two groups of Dallas-based workers have successfully removed the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 745 as their bargaining representative.
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) announced on X that it promoted its Leland’s Coffee concession for National Coffee Day, encouraging travelers to visit the first-level location.
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) has urged Congress to end the government shutdown and ensure reliable funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prevent staffing shortages and safety risks in the U.S. aviation system.
Japan Airlines has announced a two-day sale starting October 7, offering domestic flights from ¥7,700 for travel between December 1 and January 31.
Hainan Airlines announced on X that it will begin nonstop flights between Brussels and Chongqing starting November 22, 2025.
Atlas Air Worldwide has announced its participation in several industry events scheduled for October 2025.
Aeroméxico has announced a social media contest on the platform X, offering Chayanne concert tickets.
Cathay Pacific has announced on X that it will commence daily flights between Hong Kong and Changsha on November 4, 2025.
Etihad Airways has announced plans to commence nonstop summer flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar starting June 14, 2026.
Copa Airlines has announced the promotion of its Panama Stopover program, which allows travelers to stay in Panama for one to seven days at no additional airfare cost while accessing exclusive partner offers.
Long Beach Airport will host its annual Festival of Flight on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
EVA Air has launched its first nonstop service between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Taipei, marking the airline's seventh U.S. destination.
Virgin Australia has introduced a new seating option called 'Neighbour-Free Seating', allowing passengers to bid for an empty adjacent seat on selected routes.
Delta Air Lines is phasing out blended winglets on its aircraft in favor of more advanced split scimitar winglets, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency and meet sustainability goals.
PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost carrier known for its red livery and based at Keflavik International Airport, has ceased operations after a little over four years.
Nashville International Airport is facing significant safety risks due to a shortage of air traffic controllers and outdated control tower technology.
Emirates continues to rely heavily on the Boeing 777 for its long-haul operations in 2025, maintaining one of the world’s largest fleets of this aircraft type.
Russia has failed to regain its seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) governing council after receiving only 87 votes, falling short of the 93 required for membership in the 36-member body.
The US Air Force is modernizing its fleet with advanced jets that integrate stealth, sensors, and networked warfare capabilities.