Alaska Air Group has appointed a unified Honolulu-based leadership team to oversee the combined operations of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines throughout Hawaiʻi. This organizational move reflects the ongoing integration process following Alaska Air Group’s agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines.
Air Belgium’s cargo division has officially been transferred to CMA CGM Group, a global logistics leader in sea, land, air, and integrated supply chain services. The move, approved by the Business Court of Walloon Brabant in March 2025, was finalized following the issuance of new Belgian operating licenses by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA).
AJet, the Turkish low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will inaugurate direct flights between Istanbul and Aleppo on August 2, 2025. This move marks another milestone in the airline’s expansion into Syria, building on its growing network across the region.
Boeing has reported a significant narrowing of its second quarter 2025 losses, driven by increased aircraft deliveries and progress on its recovery plan. The U.S. aerospace giant posted a net loss of $612 million, a marked improvement from the $1.1 billion loss recorded in the same quarter of 2024. The company’s revenues surged 35% to $22.7 billion, while operating losses were…
Air Arabia has announced a significant expansion of its operations to Russia, introducing direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to both Moscow Domodedovo Airport and Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport. This strategic development enhances the airline’s growing international footprint and strengthens air connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Russia.
UPS has reported $21.2 billion in second-quarter 2025 revenue, reflecting a 2.7% decline compared to the same period last year. The company attributed the dip to growing uncertainty in global trade environments and volatile macroeconomic conditions.
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), have decisively rejected a tentative labor agreement, signaling mounting dissatisfaction among crew members. The vote, which saw an exceptionally high participation rate of over 92%, resulted in 71% voting against ratification, according to a statement released by Ken Diaz, president of the United AFA chapter.
Air New Zealand has announced that Nikhil Ravishankar, its current Chief Digital Officer, will become the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran, who steps down on 20 October. Ravishankar’s promotion marks a significant leadership shift, bringing deep digital expertise and strategic insight to the helm of one of the region’s most recognized carriers.
AirExplore, the largest airline in Slovakia, has entered into a long-term Power-By-The-Hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to support the landing gear components of its expanding Boeing 737-800 fleet. This strategic move comes as AirExplore scales up its operations, increasing its fleet size from 9 to 16 aircraft in 2024.
Arena Aviation Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of a portfolio of ten Embraer E190-100LR aircraft, all of which are leased to AeroMexico, in a landmark transaction for the company’s growing portfolio. The acquisition, finalized on June 17, 2025, marks Arena’s first foray into the regional aircraft space, executed on behalf of a US-based investor client.
