Aviation News

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen a historic surge in airline travel. Just over a week ago, the agency reported screening almost 3.1 million passengers in a single day at airports across the nation, making it the busiest travel day in its 24-year history. Since then, it has added the seventh and ninth-busiest days in TSA history, meaning 2025 can now claim six of the agency's top 10 busiest days on record.

A cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has set its sights on the airline industry in North America. The group, known for hacking into corporate IT systems and holding sensitive information for ransom, has managed to reach two major North American airlines: Canada's WestJet and Hawaiian Airlines. Both airlines did not report any disruptions to their operations.

The American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) is reporting that Boeing is looking to acquire Spirit AeroSystems' Belfast facilities in Northern Ireland. This is as per statements made by Spirit and Boeing representatives to AJOT. This comes as part of a larger acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems' assets and facilities, with both Boeing and Airbus acquiring key parts of the company.

For Canada’s Birthday, the “Snowbirds” aerial demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) made a special flyover in Ottawa. Earlier today, the unique team flew its Canadair C-114 Tutors over the Parliament Building in tight formation, celebrating the nation’s foundation day.

More than 1,800 Airbus A380 flights are scheduled to European destinations this month, according to the aviation analytics company Cirium. Six airlines will operate the double-decker aircraft on routes connecting various parts of the world to Europe.

A Spring Japan Boeing 737, operating a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) on June 30, was forced to make an emergency landing at Osaka’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) after the aircraft experienced issues with cabin pressurization.

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has been seeing steady interest in its E2 jet family in recent months. The company had a successful showing at this year’s Paris Air Show and secured additional orders for the type. Additionally, this morning, Scandinavian Airlines placed a firm order for 45 E195-E2 aircraft, along with options and purchase rights for 10 more. The jets will be operated by SAS Link, the carrier’s regional subsidiary.

A fairly significant visit by the Belgian Royal family to Chile was disrupted not once, but twice, after a HiFly Airbus A340-300 encountered several technical difficulties. The visit, which occurred last week, made headlines in Belgium after Portuguese wet-lease specialist HiFly provided a less-than-royal service.

London Heathrow has more Airbus A380 flights than any other airport worldwide except (you guessed it) Dubai. Using OAG to analyze Heathrow's July schedule indicates 21 departures are available on most days. Frequencies remain almost unchanged year-on-year, but are down by 13% compared to before the pandemic in July 2019.

Change is afoot in Boeing's executive leadership team. The US planemaker announced the appointment of its new Chief Financial Officer yesterday, with this news being followed today by the unveiling of the new President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space &Security division. The company has opted to appoint Steve Parker to this position, a veteran executive of almost four decades at Boeing.

Boeing has hired a new Chief Financial Officer. Jesus "Jay" Malave was announced as the company's new CFO as well as executive vice president on June 30, 2025, and he will step into these roles on August 15, 2025. Malave is formerly from Lockheed Martin, also serving as the CFO. Additionally, Boeing has promoted Brian West, the company's former CFO, to senior advisor for Kelly Ortberg, Boeing's CEO and president.

The Supreme Court has decided it will not rule on a lawsuit between the United States’ Department of Justice and American Airlines and JetBlue. The federal agency originally sued the airlines while their partnership was active, claiming that their collaboration was anticompetitive. The case was deemed to be no longer relevant by the Supreme Court.

Yesterday, a transcript was published in a YouTube video by an account called You can see ATC featuring communications made by an Airbus A321-200 operated by American Airlines on Wednesday, June 25. Following takeoff, the aircraft reported an emergency due to an engine overheating. The aircraft turned around to land at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Arizona, where it had departed shortly before.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is facing an air traffic controller staffing crisis, and controllers are having to work six-day weeks to compensate for the shortage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledges the situation, but says that it is confident that it will have the staffing issues resolved soon. It states that DCA is currently just two controllers short of requirements.

On June 26, Air Canada took off from Montreal toEdinburgh. Until then, the route had never been served, so it is particularly good to see its commencement. It contributes to the Scottish capital surpassing one million North American seats for sale this year. For Air Canada, it has become its new longest Boeing 737 MAX 8 service to date.

British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is preparing to re-enter the narrowbody market after more than a decade. The company has focused on powering long-haul aircraft lately, but now sees a major opportunity in the short-haul segment. According to comments made by Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic to The Sunday Times, the company is considering a strategic return with the UK government’s backing.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will hold an antitrust investigation into the proposed merger between Boeing and its long-term partner, Spirit AeroSystems. The regulator will look to determine if the deal raises the risk of substantial lessening of competition in the UK.

The driver of a Sky Chef catering vehicle reportedly suffered minor injuries after colliding with an American Eagle Embraer E175 jet on the ramp at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The aircraft, operated by Republic Airways, had no one onboard at the time of the accident, according to Boston 25 News.

On June 30, in time for the peak summer, Europe gained another fifth freedom service. It is between Istanbul Airport (which is on the European side of the Bosporus) and Athens. It is operated by Sichuan Airlines, which is rarely discussed internationally.

Western aviation regulators in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France have reportedly raised concerns about the transparency of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash investigation being led by Indian authorities. According to two sources familiar with the matter, who spoke to Corriere della Sera, there are behind-the-scenes fears that local political pressures could influence the investigation and its final report.