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Airline news digest: 8-14 November
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Brazilian carriers Azul and Gol ride surging international travel demand
Both carriers report booming demand for long-haul international flights out of Brazil, a phenomenon responsible for surges in third-quarter capacity and revenue.
SIA keeps faith in multi-hub strategy despite profit hit from Air India woes
Singapore Airlines Group has thrown its weight behind associate Air India, even as the latter’s ongoing challenges and financial losses impacted the group’s earnings.
Cebu Pacific optimistic about strong year-end, unfazed by Q3 loss
Cebu Pacific maintains that it is “well-positioned” for a strong finish to the year, following a series of “seasonal headwinds” including changes in the academic calendar, as well as operational challenges.
Aeromexico posts strong Q3 on heels of ‘dual IPO’
Mexican carrier reports stable revenue and maintained profitability during the July-September period, with international operations performing strongly across all regions despite domestic capacity cuts.
Oneworld partners take wider view on sustainability challenge
Moves led by Oneworld partners to establish a new investment fund aiming to kickstart development of next-generation SAF technologies signal demand is there among airlines, executives say.
UK airlines warn government not to damage competitiveness in Budget
The UK airline sector’s competitiveness was a big theme among assembled delegates at the annual Airlines 2025 conference in London on 10 November.
Airline news digest: 1-7 November
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days.
Interviews
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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