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Airline news digest: 18-24 October 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Struggling Icelandair bidding to end ‘unsustainable losses’ in 2026
After Norwegian kicked off the third-quarter earnings season in Europe with an upbeat assessment of its fortunes, Icelandair Group offered an abrupt change in vibes during its call a day later.
‘Program X’ already delivering for Norwegian as Q3 earnings improve
Norwegian kicked off the third-quarter earnings season in Europe by setting a high bar for performance as the Scandinavian low-cost carrier enjoys the fruits of its post-Covid reinvention efforts.
Airline news digest: 11-17 October 2025
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
United Airlines keeps cruising thanks to customer loyalty strategy
Beating a now familiar-sounding drum, United Airlines maintains that repeat customers are boosting its bottom-line results while other US carriers falter.
Abra Group bolsters position in Latin America with ambitious fleet, IPO plans
Hot on the heels on Abra Group revealing plans to become a publicly traded company on the US stock market, the Latin American airline company has disclosed a major addition to its Airbus aircraft orderbook.
Why might EasyJet be an acquisition target?
News reports on 14 October linking shipping giant MSC to a bid for EasyJet have ignited a debate about the UK carrier’s future – and that of the low-cost sector in Europe.
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.
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Abra Group bolsters position in Latin America with ambitious fleet, IPO plans
Hot on the heels on Abra Group revealing plans to become a publicly traded company on the US stock market, the Latin American airline company has disclosed a major addition to its Airbus aircraft orderbook.
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.
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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