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U.S. Airlines’ July 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption up 4.3%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 5.5% from June 2025

Source: US DOT Bureau of Statistics All fuel consumption data is in regard to fuel paid for by the carrier. The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ July 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.760 billion gallons of fuel, 4.3% more fuel than in June 2025 (1.688 billion gallons) and 1.6% more fuel than July 2024 (1,734 billion gallons). The cost per gallon of fuel in July 2025 ($2.34) was up 12 cents (5.5%) from June 2025 ($2.22) and down 24 cents (9.4%) from July 2024. Total July 2025 fuel expenditure ($4.12B) was up 10.0% from June 2025 ($3.74B) and down 8.0% from July 2024 ($4.47B). Fuel consumed [...]

2025-09-05T04:16:27+03:00September 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA’s WSOC 2025 to Lay Foundations for an Even Safer Future

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2025 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place from 14–16 October 2025 in Xiamen, China, hosted by Xiamen Airlines. “This year’s WSOC will have a future focus. Our efforts to date have made aviation operations safer. Evolving technologies, including AI, will enable us to do even better as the landscape of risks changes. WSOC is the opportunity to look at technology and risk as we examine topics including safely managing the proliferation of lithium batteries carried by travelers, GNSS interference near conflict zones, improving accident reporting, managing supply chain challenges, and maintaining spectrum integrity in the face of growing telecom needs. By addressing these and other issues [...]

2025-09-05T03:46:47+03:00September 8th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Airlines schedule another record number of seats for the winter season after a historic summer at Aena’s airports

Source: Aena Airlines have scheduled 2.1% more seats for the winter season, according to data as of 31 August 2025 The airports have operated normally (with no major incidents) and with a record number of passengers this summer, thanks to the reinforcement measures put in place by Aena at the start of the season and the joint efforts of the airlines, ground service agents, commercial operators, the State Security Forces and the local police The combination of high levels of airport service and record traffic is the result of Aena's efficient model which also offers airlines the most competitive charges in Europe Airport charges will be updated by 68 euro cents per passenger from March 2026 onwards, mainly as a [...]

2025-09-04T05:46:20+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Spirit Airlines Received Court Approval of First Day Motions to Support Continued Business Operations

Source: Spirit Airlines Flights, ticket sales, reservations and operations continue as airline advances financial and operational transformation Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC ("Spirit" or the "Company"), has announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Court") for its first day motions related to the Company's voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring. The Court's approvals enable Spirit to continue operating as usual, including honoring tickets, reservations, credits and loyalty points; paying wages and honoring benefits; and paying certain critical vendors and partners for goods and services delivered prior to the filing date. In addition, Spirit intends to pay vendors and suppliers for goods and services provided on [...]

2025-09-04T05:54:57+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Avelo Airlines Will Fly 6 New Routes – Adding ILM’s First International Service to Punta Cana, 3 Routes to Charlotte/Concord, and Key West, Florida to its Growing Network

Source: Avelo Airlines Affordable one-way fares start at $57 Avelo expands its network to 50 cities spanning 20 states, Puerto Rico and three international destinations: Jamaica, Mexico and Dominican Republic Avelo Airlines has announced six new routes, Wilmington, North Carolina’s first international route, three new routes in Charlotte / Concord, North Carolina and a new destination – Key West, Florida. Avelo will be the only airline offering nonstop flights on these six routes. Affordable one-way fares start at $57*. Avelo will operate these routes utilizing Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. These exclusive routes expand Avelo’s affordable, convenient and industry-leading reliable air service introduced when the airline took flight in April 2021. Travelers can book at AveloAir.com. Avelo Airlines Founder and CEO [...]

2025-09-04T05:43:45+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Launched Campaign “Win Your Way to Happiness”

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) has launched its new “Win Your Way to Happiness” campaign. The campaign will run through October 31, 2025. Designed to elevate the travel experience, the campaign invites passengers to explore and enjoy the variety of retail and food & beverage options available at Queen Beatrix International Airport. Travelers who spend $30 or more at any airport store or food & beverage outlet will receive an entry ticket for a chance to win exciting prizes, including a return trip to Aruba or valuable travel vouchers. To enter, passengers simply need to complete their entry ticket and drop it into one of the surfboard-themed collection boxes located throughout the terminal. Each valid entry provides [...]

2025-09-04T05:50:39+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

DFW Expands Global Network with New Royal Jordanian Route to Amman, Jordan

Source: DFW Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will further expand its international reach next spring with the launch of nonstop service to Amman, Jordan, when Royal Jordanian begins flights to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). “Welcoming Royal Jordanian to DFW is another exciting step in growing our global network," said Chris McLaughlin, DFW’s Chief Executive Officer. "This new nonstop connection to Amman is a first for North Texas and will expand our reach into the Middle East and further grow DFW’s role as a key international gateway." Royal Jordanian will operate year-round, four times weekly, starting in May 2026. The service will be operated aboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 270 seats. The new route offers direct access to [...]

2025-09-04T05:07:54+03:00September 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

MIA debuts newest moving walkways in Concourse D

Source: MIA Airport on track to modernize 38 conveyance units in 2025 Miami International Airport reopened its newest pair of renovated moving walkways at the beginning of Concourse D, marking the 23rd modernization of a moving walkway, elevator, or escalator at MIA so far this year, thanks to the airport’s $9 billion Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan. Fifteen more conveyance units are on schedule for completion by the end of 2025, putting the airport on track for 38 new and improved units this year to easily set a new annual record for the modernization program. MIA replaced and renovated 32 conveyance units in 2023 and 2024 combined, which means that it is on pace to more than double its completion [...]

2025-09-04T06:19:28+03:00September 4th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

TSA screens record 10.4 million individuals over Labor Day weekend

Source: TSA Summer of significant advancements at TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened nearly 10.4 million travelers at the nation's airport security checkpoints from Friday through Monday of the Labor Day holiday weekend, with Friday marking one of the busiest days in TSA history. This represents about a 3.3% jump over the same four-day period in 2024. On Friday, Aug. 29, TSA screened 2,971,217 passengers, the highest volume ever for the Friday before Labor Day and the 15th busiest single day in the agency's nearly 24-year history. Of the top 10 busiest travel days, eight have been reported since May 23, with the agency on pace to break an all-time annual passenger volume record this year. "As air travel [...]

2025-09-03T21:54:28+03:00September 4th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing and WestJet Announce the Airline’s Largest-Ever Order for 67 Airplanes

Source: Boeing 737 MAX purchase adds to Canada's largest single-aisle order book, fueling WestJet's growth strategy Calgary-based airline to double its 787 Dreamliner fleet to expand international network Boeing and WestJet have announced the Canadian airline is buying 67 more Boeing jets, bringing its firm order book to 123 airplanes as the carrier plans to expand its fleet and domestic and international networks. WestJet's order, which was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website in June, includes: 60 737-10 jets and options for 25 more Seven 787-9 jets and options for four more "With the addition of these aircraft, WestJet has the largest order book of any airline in Canada, and will double our fleet of Dreamliners, underpinning [...]

2025-09-03T22:02:30+03:00September 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|