United Receives FAA Certification for First Starlink-Equipped Mainline Aircraft
United announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind […]
Passenger Demand Grows 4.6% in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 4.6% compared to August 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 4.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.0% (+0.1 ppt compared to August […]
American Airlines and Porter Airlines celebrate new partnership enhancing North American travel
American Airlines and Porter Airlines are teaming up on a new codeshare partnership to give customers more ways to travel between the U.S. and Canada. Starting today, customers can book codeshare itineraries for flights on aa.com or American’s mobile app, as well as on flyporter.com. “Canada is one of the most popular destinations for travelers, and American is […]
Air Cargo Resilience Continues: August Demand Up 4.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to August 2024 levels (+5.1% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% compared to August 2024 (+5.5% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
IATA and Industry Partners Urge Governments to Expedite Release of CORSIA Eligible Emissions Units
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is calling on governments worldwide to urgently address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available for airlines to fulfill their obligations under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Specifically, the signatories call on governments to issue Letters of Authorization (LoAs) which […]
United Launches CBP’s International Remote Baggage Screening on Select International Flights
United today announced the launch of a new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection (CBP) initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening (IRBS), for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections. The new process is currently available for United customers […]
Lufthansa Group is consistently pursuing its strategy and aims to significantly increase profitability
At its Capital Markets Day in Munich, the Lufthansa Group presented its strategic planning and published new medium-term financial targets. In front of analysts and investors, the company reaffirmed its goal of adapting the Group’s organizational and operational structure in order to reorganize cooperation and responsibilities within the Group. The aim is to achieve closer […]
Lufthansa special livery to mark centennial anniversary
Lufthansa Airlines is presenting an iconic special livery to mark its 100th anniversary in 2026. Starting in December, a new Boeing 787-9 will proudly carry the symbol of Lufthansa’s unique identity around the world: the crane. The special livery features a blue fuselage with a white crane hovering above it, its wings merging into the […]
24 Hours, 2 Routes: Copa Airlines’ strategic blitz on Northern Argentina
Copa Airlines significantly expanded its presence in Northern Argentina by launching two international routes in less than 24 hours. The airline resumed its service to Salta (SLA) after a five-year hiatus and inaugurated a brand-new route to Tucumán (TUC), marking its sixth destination in the country. The expansion began with the arrival of flight CM732 […]
oneworld alliance, airlines and Breakthrough Energy Ventures launch investment fund to advance and commercialize Sustainable Aviation Fuel technologies
oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), today announced the launch of a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term […]
