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.
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FlySafair, a prominent low-cost airline in South Africa, was forced to cancel 12% of its scheduled flights on July 21 following a wave of pilot absenteeism, which the carrier attributes to industrial action tied to ongoing disputes over pay and scheduling conditions.
China Southern Airlines has placed ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GENX-1B70 engines up for sale as it continues to streamline its widebody fleet. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 34923 through 34932, are each listed at a minimum price of approximately US$50 million, reflecting their market valuation amid ongoing fleet restructuring efforts.
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have announced the resumption of their codeshare partnership, initially covering Trans-Tasman routes. The partnership will begin on December 9, 2024, with flights operating under VA-coded flight numbers.
STARLUX Airlines has announced a significant commercial partnership with American Airlines, aimed at expanding travel convenience between North America and Asia. The agreement, unveiled on August 15, 2025, will allow passengers to enjoy streamlined services including single-ticket booking and through-checked baggage, simplifying connections between North America and Taipei.
Armenian Airlines has announced it will resume its Yerevan–Batumi service on December 26, 2024, providing travelers with a convenient route connecting Armenia’s capital with the popular Georgian coastal city. The airline will operate this route with an Airbus A321, a model well-suited for accommodating high passenger volumes with comfort and efficiency on short regional flights.
ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, reported revenues of $3.5 billion for the full year 2024, representing a 26% increasecompared to the previous year, driven by expanded route offerings and improved passenger volumes. Despite this revenue growth, the airline recorded a net loss of $256.6 million, highlighting continued operational challenges and restructuring costs.
