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United doubles down on strategy of targeting ‘unique’ international destinations
United Airlines will launch four new European destinations next summer, including Split, Croatia and Santiago de Compostela, Spain, as part of its strategy to target under-served international markets.
Airline news digest: 4-10 October 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Delta marks ‘financial divergence’ of US airline sector after strong Q3
Now appearing to distance itself from a gloomy early-year forecast, Delta Air Lines reports that market trends have improved considerably and that momentum “built through the quarter”.
Air cargo demand growth settles back after ‘hectic’ few months
Air cargo demand continued to grow in September but settled down from the highs recorded in August and July.
Obituary: Pierre Jeanniot, leader of Air Canada and IATA
The former chief executive of Air Canada and director-general of IATA died on 22 June 2025, aged 92
Lufthansa Group takes greater control of airlines in effort to recover lost ground
The business’s actions can broadly be grouped into three areas: more centralisation of its network carriers, involving greater integration of several functions; improving productivity, partly through a fleet-simplification effort; and getting costs down.
Airline News Digest: 27 September - 3 October 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
JAL targets revenue growth, with LCCs, international network to provide boost
Japan Airlines Group intends to boost its operating revenue “by optimising resources” to respond to what it calls “environmental changes in the market”.
Interviews
GetJet founder targets €1bn revenues by 2030 through ACMI, asset management and MRO expansion
GetJet Aviation founder and chairman Alex Celiadin has quietly built a highly profitable ACMI and charter business for which he is targeting €1 billion revenues by 2030.
MRO Japan eyes steady growth amid near-term opportunities
As it turns 10, MRO Japan – majority owned by ANA Holdings – eyes opportunities in freighter conversions and end-of-lease checks, but intends to grow slow and steady.
CEO Levy acknowledges start-up Avelo ‘can’t win’ head-to-head matchups with major US carriers
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is taking a ”contrarian approach” to fleet strategy by ordering smaller Embraer E195-E2 jets while most US carriers continue to upgauge with larger aircraft.
Avianca Cargo expands vision with strengthened partnership in Mexico
Bogota-based Avianca Cargo is entering a new growth phase with an expanding Airbus A330 freighter fleet and the establishment of Avianca Cargo Mexico, strengthening its position across Latin American markets.
Chai Eamsiri on rebuilding – and ‘renovating’ – Thai Airways as a source of pride
With the chapter of business rehabilitation now closed, Thai Airways International chief executive Chai Eamsiri is focused on building – and sustaining – the airline’s next stage of growth
Opinion
How Trump administration’s actions are weighing on airline traffic from Canada and Mexico
Demand for air travel to the USA from neighbouring countries has slumped amid trade tensions, divisive rhetoric from the US president and concerns over economies, exposing the industry’s vulnerability to forces outside its control
Downside risks still centre stage for airlines
Lower fuel is helping profit levels but a mixed revenue picture is more instructive as airlines plan for next year, writes CTAIRA analyst Chris Tarry
Why ecosystems are key to building SAF supply
Focusing on single technologies or projects is unlikely to generate the much-needed rapid expansion of production, writes SimpliFlying’s Shashank Nigam
Is this the smartest tool airlines are not using?
Post-booking flexibility can offer a largely untapped solution to managing through the capacity shortfall, writes Volantio chief executive Azim Barodawala
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