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.
American Eagle has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a new Embraer ERJ-175, manufactured at Embraer’s San José dos Campos facility in Brazil. The aircraft, registered as N326CJ, carries the manufacturer serial number 17001005 and joins the airline’s growing fleet of regional jets supporting American Airlines mainline operations.
American Eagle, the regional brand operating on behalf of American Airlines, has welcomed a newly built Embraer ERJ-175 into its fleet. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number 17001006, was delivered from Embraer’s San José dos Campos facility in Brazil and is registered as N331SC.
Virgin Australia has strengthened its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, manufactured at Boeing’s Seattle facility. The aircraft carries the manufacturer serial number 65126 and is registered as VH-8IJ, joining the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle jets.
China Eastern Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, produced at Airbus’ Hamburg facility. The aircraft, designated as an A321-251NX, carries the manufacturer serial number 12521 and is registered as B-32LW.
Lufthansa City Airlines has welcomed a new addition to its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo from Airbus’ Toulouse facility. The aircraft, designated as A320-271N, carries the manufacturer serial number 12656 and is registered as D-AIJR. It is named Oberstdorf W, continuing Lufthansa’s tradition of naming aircraft after notable German towns. This A320neo is powered by a pair of Pratt…
