In the first half of 2025, Greece's tourism sector achieved a historic milestone as Athens International Airport (AIA) recorded over 15 million passengers, an all-time high for January to June. This 7.6% increase from 2024 underscores Greece's growing appeal as a top European destination, driven by robust domestic and international travel demand,...
The government of Pakistan has approved four potential investors to takeover Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as it steps up its ambitions to privatize the carrier. The Ministry of Privatization confirmed on July 9, 2025, that the bidders included two consortiums and two single entities. The prequalification of four interested parties for the...
On July 9, 2025, Transavia's retro-style Airbus A321neo, commemorating the airline's 60th anniversary, completed its first test flight. This "F1" flight, a critical pre-delivery evaluation by Airbus, saw technicians and pilots verify the aircraft's systems, from taxiing and takeoff to high-altitude flight and landing.
Etihad Airways will enhance its Kolkata service with the Airbus A321LR, starting September 26, 2025, reinforcing its commitment to India. All flights between Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (CCU), will utilize this next-generation aircraft, offering an elevated travel...
Southwest Airlines is reassessing its low-cost model, exploring airport lounges, premium seating, and long-haul international flights to meet evolving customer demands.
On July 6, Delta flight DL127, an Airbus A330-300, made an emergency descent over the Atlantic due to an engine issue during its journey from Madrid–Barajas Airport to New York JFK. Mid-flight, passengers reported a "whizzing" sound and a burning smell, prompting pilots to issue a Mayday call and shut down the right-hand engine (PW4168).
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a ranking system for Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) in India, effective October 1, 2025, to enhance the quality and safety of pilot training.
On July 7, 2025, Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCS) conditionally approved a commercial cooperation agreement between Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines . The CCCS, a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, enforces competition and consumer protection laws to prevent anti-competitive practices.
EVA Air, the pioneer of Premium Economy Class in 1992, will introduce its fourth-generation Premium Economy in the U.S. this fall, debuting on October 3 with the new Taipei–Dallas Fort Worth route. This marks EVA Air as the first Asian carrier to serve two Texas cities, using the fuel-efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with...
Senator Osita Ngwu, Senate Minority Whip, celebrated the launch of Enugu Air on July 7, 2025, as a historic milestone, marking it as Nigeria's second state-owned airline after Ibom Air. He praised Governor Peter Mbah's visionary leadership for driving Enugu's socioeconomic transformation.
On June 17, 2025, Star Alliance was once again voted the World's Best Airline Alliance for the fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, taking its total tally of the title to 13 times out of 18 when the category was first introduced in 2005. The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge also...
Ajet, a Turkish Airlines subsidiary, will add five Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet through a lease agreement with Dublin-based SMBC Aviation Capital, announced on July 4, 2025. Deliveries are set to begin by year-end and continue through Q2 2026, with Ajet exclusively operating the aircraft.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent of Malaysia Airlines, has doubled its Airbus A330-900neo order from 20 to 40 aircraft by exercising options for 20 additional wide-body jets. This builds on MAG's 2022 agreement, which included 10 purchased and 10 leased A330neos from Avolon. Four A330neos are already operating on routes like Kuala Lumpur to...
The Noida International Airport, delayed since its foundation in November 2021, is now set to commence operations in November 2025, according to Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi'. Speaking at a Yamuna Expressway Development Authority (YEIDA) review meeting, Gupta highlighted progress under the current government, contrasting...
JetSMART Airlines has added a new Airbus A321neo to its Argentine subsidiary, bringing its active fleet to 15 aircraft. According to the company, the A321neo, registered as CC-DIS, reduces fuel consumption by 20% compared to previous generations due to its advanced engines and aerodynamic improvements. This operational efficiency results in lower...
