27 November 2025

IBA

Thanksgiving 2025 capacity up, but airline profit down

IBA, the aviation market intelligence and advisory company, reports that airline capacity to North America (scheduled seats) for Thanksgiving 2025 is up 2.0% year on year, led by a 2.8% increase from full-service carriers. However, despite this uplift, airline profitability continues to decline, with operating margins tightening across both full-service and low-cost segments. Data from

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Concept UAV demonstrator

Sweden and GKN Aerospace fast-track new UAV programme

GKN Aerospace has begun a collaborative programme with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to create and demonstrate a new flying uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) within the next 18 months. The initiative, which reflects Sweden’s ambition to strengthen its defence capabilities, will focus on delivering a low-cost, adaptable system that can support a broad spectrum

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PNG Air has taken delivery of two ATR 72-600 aircraft

PNG Air advances fleet renewal with new ATR 72-600 deliveries

ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) Wehas delivered two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft, configured with seventy seats, on lease to PNG Air, the leading domestic carrier in Papua New Guinea. The addition of these aircraft marks a decisive step forward in the airline’s long-term fleet renewal strategy. PNG Air described the investment as a vital element of

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