The U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, has announced a public inquiry into competition within the air travel industry.
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Starflyer, the Japanese premium low-cost carrier, has officially taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A320neo, expanding its all-A320 fleet. The aircraft, registered JA30MC, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12649 and is an A320-251N variant powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines.
Embraer, in collaboration with lessor Regional One, has announced that Bridges Air Cargo, based in Malta, will be the launch operator of the new E190F freighter conversion program. The first of two converted aircraft is expected to begin operating in Bridges’ fleet during the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in Embraer’s expansion into the cargo aircraft market.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.
Hanoi-based AGC Logistic Services Joint Stock Company has filed a lawsuit against Vietravel Airlines, alleging the unlawful termination of a cargo contract.
IATA (International Air Transport Association) has introduced a dedicated digital platform to support the aviation industry’s transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by improving transparency and access in the SAF procurement process. This initiative aims to connect airlines seeking SAF with producers offering supply, thereby addressing a critical bottleneck in the fuel’s global adoption.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A350-1000, continuing its strategic overhaul of its international long-haul fleet. The newest aircraft, registered as JA10WJ, joined the fleet on July 17, 2025, as part of the airline’s broader plan to phase out its aging Boeing 777-300ERs in favor of more efficient, modern widebodies.
