Air Arabia, the Gulf-based low-cost carrier, is set to expand its operations into Turkey by launching new services to Istanbul and Trabzon, operated with its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The flights are scheduled to commence in October 2025, marking a key step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and network expansion strategy.
Air India has temporarily withdrawn one of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners from service following an unusual in-flight incident in the United Kingdom. The aircraft, operating flight AI117 from Amritsar to Birmingham on October 4, experienced the deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach to Birmingham Airport.
SkyGuard, a new freighter operator based in Uzbekistan, has expanded its cargo fleet with the addition of a second Boeing 757-200F, reinforcing its rapid entry into the regional and international air freight market. The delivery underscores the airline’s strategy to strengthen its presence as one of only two carriers in Uzbekistan operating 757 freighters.
Qantas has announced the resumption of its nonstop Delhi–Melbourne service, beginning 27 October 2025 and running through 28 March 2026, to meet strong seasonal demand between India and Australia. The flights will operate three times per week, utilizing the airline’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Porter Airlines has unveiled a major expansion of its Winter 2025/26 schedule, strengthening its North American and Caribbean networks with four new routes and expanded frequencies to popular sun destinations. The growth represents an increase of up to 25% more flights during peak travel periods, supported by the carrier’s modern Embraer E195-E2 fleet.
Embraer (NYSE: ERJ / B3: EMBR3) has reported the delivery of 62 aircraft in the third quarter of 2025, a performance that slightly exceeded both the 61 units delivered in Q2 2025 and the 59 units delivered in Q3 2024. The results highlight the company’s strong momentum across its Commercial, Executive, and Defense & Security business units.
Embraer, together with Finnair and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra), has celebrated the 20th anniversary of E-Jets service in Europe, marking two decades of partnership and operational success. The milestone was commemorated on October 1, 2025, at Helsinki Airport, where airline and manufacturer executives gathered ahead of a special flight retracing the very first E-Jet route.
Boeing has announced that it will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The announcement will be followed by a conference call and webcast hosted by the company’s senior leadership to provide insights into Boeing’s performance and outlook for the remainder of the year.
Spanish air cargo and wet-lease specialist Swiftair Group is set to undergo a major ownership change following the announcement that Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire a majority stake in the company through its Mid Cap Fund. While the size and value of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. has marked a significant milestone in its U.S. operations with the inauguration of a new 33,000 ft² (3,065 m²) facility, further strengthening its aftermarket service capabilities. This addition, which adjoins the company’s existing operations in Saline, Michigan, represents the fifth major expansion since 1993 and follows the last large-scale upgrade completed in 2016.
