Fraport expands Brazilian footprint with Jericoacoara Airport concession

December 2, 2025

Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG and operator of Fortaleza Airport, has secured the concession to operate Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in north-eastern Brazil. The win follows a public bidding process under the Brazilian government’s AmpliAR programme, which aims to integrate regional airports into existing concession structures. Fraport Brasil

SAS and Aeromexico expand partnership with new codeshare agreement

SAS and Aeromexico seal new codeshare agreement

December 1, 2025

SAS and Aeromexico have announced an expansion of their partnership through a new codeshare agreement effective December 1, 2025. The deal significantly broadens network access for customers of both airlines, strengthening links between Mexico and Scandinavia while delivering smoother travel options and enhanced loyalty benefits. Under the agreement, SAS travellers can now reach Mexico City

Airbus nears completion of global A320 safety update

December 1, 2025

Airbus has issued a progress update following the Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) released on November 28, which called for immediate precautionary action across a segment of the in-service A320-family fleet. The AOT required operators to implement a mandatory software update designed to prevent a rare but serious flight-control malfunction triggered under specific atmospheric conditions. According

Ryanair ends Prime subscription after costly trial

November 28, 2025

Ryanair has confirmed it will close its Prime subscription scheme from November 28, bringing an end to an eight-month trial that failed to deliver the financial return the airline expected. While the programme will shut to new customers, the 55,000 existing Prime members will continue to receive monthly low-fare offers until their memberships expire in

Thanksgiving 2025 capacity up, but airline profit down

November 27, 2025

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

Modern cargo era takes flight in Frankfurt

November 26, 2025

Lufthansa Cargo has taken a decisive step in reshaping its long-term future with the completion of phase one of its new headquarters at Frankfurt Airport. This move marks a pivotal moment in the sweeping modernisation of the carrier’s freight hub, which remains one of Europe’s most important logistics gateways. Authorities are expected to issue formal

Heathrow expansion plan clears crucial government hurdle

November 26, 2025

Ministers have formally endorsed a plan for Heathrow’s long-awaited third runway, selecting the airport owner’s £33bn proposal as the most viable route to expansion, according to The Guardian. Their decision means the government now backs a longer, more expensive 2.2-mile (3.5km) north-western runway that would straddle the M25 motorway and could, if all approvals proceed

Bell 505 achieves SAF milestone with 700 flight hours

November 25, 2025

Bell Textron announced at European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has now exceeded 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This achievement marks a significant step forward in Bell’s wider sustainability drive and underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating SAF adoption across its flight operations. Robin Wendling, Managing Director for

Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG

Lufthansa sets sights on TAP

November 21, 2025

The Lufthansa Group has formally declared its interest in joining the privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal, submitting its letter of intent to Parpública, the Portuguese state holding company, within the required deadline. While the initial plan involves acquiring a minority stake, the broader objective is to forge a long-term partnership that secures TAP’s future

Air Canada unveils extensive cabin renewal programme