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Heathrow on target for good 2025 despite Q1 traffic dip
London’s Heathrow Airport today insisted that it has enjoyed a “strong start to 2025” despite its Q1 passenger numbers falling by 300,000 on the corresponding period a year ago. The dip, of course, was effectively down to the power outage on March 21 that led to more than 1,400 flights being cancelled, ultimately affecting around ...
Link (Airport World)

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines co-locate at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, bringing oneworld carriers at T8 to 10
NEW YORK — American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are streamlining the connecting traveler’s journey at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as Alaska and Hawaiian officially move their operations to Terminal 8 in 2025. The strategic move starts today with Hawaiian kicking off operations of its daily flight from JFK to Honolulu (HNL) ...
Link (World Airline News)

Lance Lyttle lands at Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board Members formally welcomed Lance Lyttle as the aviation authority’s new CEO during Wednesday’s board meeting. Lyttle, who moves from the top job at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, will oversee Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). MCO is one of the US’s Top 10 airports for passenger traffic, ...
Link (Airport World)

London Luton Airport partners with Trainline to launch UK’s first interactive rail ticketing hub
Luton Airport TrainlineLondon Luton Airport unveils a first-of-its-kind rail hub with Trainline, enhancing seamless travel and promoting sustainable onward journeys for passengers.
Link (International Airport Review)

Perth glory
Joe Bates takes a closer look at Perth Airport’s ambitious A$5 billion investment programme and how the new facilities will help it meet rising demand. Perth Airport has delivered another bumper year for aviation with a record 16.9 million passengers passing through its terminals in 2024. A surge in international travellers and continued growth in ...
Link (Airport World)

Virgin Atlantic launches daily flights to Riyadh, announces new service to Seoul
Virgin Atlantic is set to launch a new daily service from London to Seoul, South Korea, with the…
Link (AeroTime)

Air Canada Realigns Senior Executive Responsibilities
MONTREAL, April 22, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rousseau today announced the realignment of certain senior executive management responsibilities at the airline. The changes are designed to capitalize on cross functional capabilities within the senior executive team and will be effective May 1, 2025. “Air Canada is now well underway with its New Frontiers strategy and ...
Link (World Airline News)

Electra closes $115 million Series B round for hybrid-electric STOL aircraft
Electra, a US company developing an ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) hybrid passenger aircraft, has raised $115 million…
Link (AeroTime)

Electra Raises $115 Million to Pioneer the World’s First Ultra Short Aircraft
Investment, led by Prysm Capital, moves the category creator’s flagship EL9 Ultra Short into pre-production and certification, opens the door to Direct Aviation, and supports growing demand from commercial and defense markets MANASSAS, Va., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) today announced it has secured $115 million in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, ...
Link (World Airline News)

American Airlines celebrates renewed partnership with National Park Foundation during Earth Month
Living Green members supported environmental conservation efforts by clearing trails and marking delineations at Joshua Tree National Park earlier this year. American Airlines is proud to renew its partnership with the National Park Foundation (NPF), reinforcing its dedication to preserving America’s national parks and encouraging exploration of the country’s iconic natural wonders, historic sites and ...
Link (World Airline News)

AviAlliance outlines investments plans for AGS Airports
AviAlliance has announced plans to invest £350 million in the future growth and decarbonisation of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports over the course of the next five years. The global airport operator completed the acquisition of AGS Airports, operator of the three UK gateways, in January for an enterprise value of £1.53 billion and today ...
Link (Airport World)

Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport is the principal airport of the United Arab Emirates and is the third busiest airport in the world in terms of passenger traffic.
Link (International Airport Review)

EVA Air to launch non-stop B777-300ER service between Taipei and Dallas
EVA Air announced that it will launch non-stop flight services from Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and…
Link (AeroTime)

Sustainable aviation fuel explained
Sustainable aviation fuel is a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel and reduces emissions, but it faces challenges.Sustainable aviation fuel is a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel, but challenges hinder its widespread use in aviation, an industry that contributes 2.5% of the world's CO2 emissions.
Link (International Airport Review)

SAS relaunches inflight dining experience with ‘Flavors of SAS’ concept: photos
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a new dining experience to be rolled out across its fleet. Named the…
Link (AeroTime)

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal confirms order for 10 A330-900neo aircraft
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal confirmed an order for 10 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft on April 23, 2025. These will…
Link (AeroTime)

Brussels Airport unveils decade-long expansion to boost capacity, connectivity and passenger experience by 2032
Brussels Airport ExpansionBrussels Airport (BRU) will expand its terminal, add a hotel, and build a green intermodal hub by 2032.
Link (International Airport Review)

The case for digital twins
BEUMER Group’s Per Engelbrechtsen explains how 3D visualisation can improve baggage handling operations at the world’s airports. It’s not hard to see why digital twins are becoming an imperative for businesses and why many airports and other industries are adopting this technology. Having digital copies of systems gives airports the ability to make decisions within ...
Link (Airport World)

JetBlue Adds Redemption Benefits to Japan Airlines Partnership
JetBlue continues to offer versatility and value to its TrueBlue® members through expanded redemption partners NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Japan Airlines to include TrueBlue point redemptions. TrueBlue members can now use their points to book qualifying Japan Airlines-operated flights directly on jetblue.com. This milestone marks the first ...
Link (World Airline News)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expands concourse D with modular builds to avoid disrupting daily travel
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL airport widens concourse D using overnight modular construction, keeping operations running smoothly during the expansion.
Link (International Airport Review)

Aviation Quote

This is the most important aviation development since Lindbergh's flight. In one fell swoop, we have shrunken the earth.

- Juan Trippe, founder of Pan Am on the introduction of jet aircraft.