DHL has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of €19.8 billion (approximately $23 billion). This marks a 3.9% decline compared to the same period in 2024, as the global logistics giant continues to navigate trade disruptions and geopolitical instability.
Aurigny, the flag carrier of Guernsey, has reported a net loss of $8.7 million for the year 2024, attributing the deficit largely to increased wet lease expenses and continuing global supply chain issues. These financial headwinds have posed significant operational challenges for the regional airline, which serves routes between the Channel Islands and the UK mainland.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of aircraft structures, has reported a challenging first quarter for 2025, marked by a 11% drop in revenue to $1.5 billion and a substantial net loss of $613 million.
Air New Zealand has projected its earnings before taxation for fiscal year 2025 to fall within the range of $88 million to $112 million, a forecast that includes $20–24 million in expected compensation for aircraft that have been grounded. The airline disclosed that 11 aircraft remain grounded, primarily due to global supply chain challenges and delays in maintenance cycles.
Airbus, the European aerospace giant, has reaffirmed its financial and delivery forecasts for 2025, despite acknowledging that supply chain pressures and ongoing trade tensions could influence its performance. The company remains cautiously optimistic about meeting its production goals but flagged challenges that may arise due to global economic and geopolitical conditions.
Brian West, Chief Financial Officer of Boeing, recently addressed concerns regarding the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods, particularly aluminum and steel, stating that the company does not foresee a “material near-term impact” from these tariffs.
Airbus is set to finalize a deal to take over certain European operations of Spirit AeroSystems, according to Airbus CFO Thomas Toepfer. The move is part of Airbus’ strategic expansion and supply chain stabilization, ensuring greater control over key component manufacturing.
Emirates SkyCargo (UAE) has partnered with Astral Aviation (Kenya) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening global trade routes to and from Africa. This collaboration will focus on expanding air freight capacity, optimizing cargo connectivity, and supporting African businesses in accessing international markets.
Boeing announced its delivery results for 2024, confirming a total of 348 aircraft delivered over the year. In the fourth quarter alone, the company delivered 57 aircraft, maintaining a steady output despite industry-wide challenges such as supply chain constraints and delivery delays. This performance highlights Boeing’s ongoing efforts to stabilize production and meet the growing demand for both passenger and…
AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has expressed concerns over the potential impact of trade tariffs proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump. Kelly warned that these tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, posing a significant challenge to the aviation industry, particularly to manufacturers like Boeing.
