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The Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (UFO) has voiced strong concerns about Lufthansa's new “Turnaround” strategy ahead of the company’s Annual General Meeting. The union argued that the cost-cutting measures could disrupt cohesion across the Lufthansa Group.

JetBlue has announced that SKY Leasing, a United States-based aircraft asset investment management company, acquired JetBlue Ventures, the airline’s venture capital firm, for an undisclosed sum.

On May 1, Boston regained Boeing 747 passenger flights. This is because of Lufthansa,which last used the Queen of the Skies to the Massachusetts airport in October 2022. While only the 747-400 is scheduled, Flightradar24 shows the 747-8i appeared on May 1 and May 4. Importantly, Lufthansa owns its 747-400s and 747-8i aircraft, and has surely paid them off. As such, they are relatively inexpensive ownership-wise compared to brand-new alternatives, offset by higher fuel burn and maintenance.

Global Airlines, together with the Portugal-based Hi Fly, have operated the former’s first-ever passenger flights as the startup airline, basing its operations so far on a single Airbus A380, is preparing for its first takeoffs on transatlantic journeys.

Another US-Canada route has been axed, this time JetBlue hitting the pause button on its seasonal flight between Boston Logan International Airport and Halifax Stanfield International Airport in Nova Scotia. The airline first announced this route in January as part of its larger network expansion for the summer season.

Air New Zealand has decided to change its goals from targeted achievements to a tracking process for reducing emissions via a 2030 Emissions Guidance. According to a LinkedIn post by Kiri Hannifin, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer for Air New Zealand, and an airline statement, the decision to go from targets to guidance was due to the technological challenges and "uncertainty" in meeting the original targets. However, as Hannifin shared with the media, Air New Zealand continues to be committed to aviation sustainability.

Wizz Air’s plans to operate its Airbus A321XLR on the Milan-Abu Dhabi route will not materialize, as reports suggest that the carrier was struggling to attract passengers for this service. The route has been removed from its network, and it seems that Etihad will be the only carrier connecting the two airports for the foreseeable future.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has raised concerns about Chinese airlines being allowed to fly to Norway via Russian airspace. The statement comes as SAS reaffirms its strong support for Ukrainian sovereignty in the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Russian airspace and airlines have been subject to Western sanctions since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

American Airlines is expanding its domestic route network from New York LaGuardia International Airport (LGA) by adding four new corridors. The move comes as the carrier seeks to strengthen its position against competitors operating out of New York. Notably, some of the routes are returning after a two-year hiatus.

Amid extensive production issues and continued delays involved in the Boeing 737 program, Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier of aerostructures to the Seattle-based manufacturer, has decided that it will temporarily lay off workers on its production line. The company has insisted that the move is a short-term measure.

In the May 1st Frontier Airlines earnings call, airline executives shared plans to return to profitability by capacity cuts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday through mid-November to reduce unprofitable flying. Frontier Airlines had a first-quarter 2025 net loss of $43 million, or $0.19 per share. However, Frontier Airlines was able to claim a record 107 available seat miles (ASMs) per gallon during the first quarter, showing leading fuel efficiency. Frontier Airlines also had improvement on revenue air seat miles - a statistic to be explained below - and continues to work to improve its balance sheet.

As part of its Q1 results presentation, Icelandair has confirmed that it will end twin-aisle jet passenger operations by 2029, with its last Boeing 767-300ER exiting the fleet within the next decade. The Icelandic carrier currently has three passenger 767-300ERs, and one converted 767-300ER freighter.

Aer Lingus has launched flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Indianapolis (IND) today. Its new service, operated by the Airbus A321XLR, will mark the US airports' first connection to Europe since Delta ended flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The connection, which operates four times a week, represents an important milestone for both IND and Aer Lingus.

Aircalin serves the French territory of New Caledonia with four aircraft. Two of these are Airbus A320neos, providing connectivity to destinations closer to home. The remainder of the fleet comprises a pair of A330-900s, both of which will be temporarily grounded for standard and scheduled maintenance work, and typically would be employed for long-haul destinations.

Emirates expects to receive its long-awaited Boeing 777X widebody aircraft by the end of 2026, the airline’s chairman and chief executive officer, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said during a media roundtable at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The news comes despite the airline expressing doubts earlier this year about receiving the 777X by 2026. Emirates is currently awaiting 205 Boeing 777X deliveries and is the world’s largest customer of the type.

On May 1, 2025, two airliners were forced to abort landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport(DCA), after a US Army Black Hawk helicopter entered their approach path. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are already investigating this incident.

Denver International Airport has continued to report record-breaking passenger volumes, and it has just reached another milestone as it works to accommodate 100 million passengers in the next few decades. The airport opened four new restaurants on the facility's Concourse A, giving travelers more dining options as they wait for their flight or first arrive in the Mile High City.

Despite a domestic slowdown, Delta Air Lines is once again expanding its route network. The Atlanta-based airline has announced plenty of new routes that will launch this fall and winter. The expansion is focused on key markets like Orlando, Austin, and New York, in all of which Delta faces intense competition from other carriers.

Montréal–Trudeau International Airporthas just received another connection to Europe. Long-haul, low-cost carrier French bee just launched nonstop services between the Quebec city and Paris Orly Airport. The new service will run several times per week, and is one of several North American destinations for the French budget carrier.

Heart Aerospace, the hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer, is relocating its corporate headquarters from Gothenburg, Sweden, to Los Angeles, California. This move is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its hybrid-electric aircraft development efforts in the United States.