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Last Updated: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10:43 PM PDT
2025-05-08T22:43:26.320458-07:00 2025-05-08T22:43:26.320458-07:00 (2025-05-08T22:43:26.320458-07:00)
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
Avianca Cargo Sets Record with 20,100 Tons of Flowers for Mother’s Day
By Aviation Source: Avianca Cargo has broken its record, shipping over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers for Mother's Day 2025; a 15% increase from the previous year.
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Associated Press
• Associated Press
US President Trump Administration Unveils Three-Year Plan to Overhaul Aging US Air Traffic Control System
By Associated Press: The Trump administration on Thursday announced an ambitious three-year plan to replace the United State's aging air traffic control system.
Aviation Source
U.S. Unveils Plan for Cutting-Edge Air Traffic Control System
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Reuters
• Tim Hepher
Britain's IAG to order around 30 Airbus jets, sources say
By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG plans to place an order for around 30 long-haul jets from Airbus as part of a wide-body order split between the European planemaker and its U.S.
Air Data News
IAG Group to order 60 widebodies from Airbus and Boeing
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The Air Current
• Elan Head
DOT Air Traffic Control Announcement Significant but Omits Key Financial Estimates
By The Air Current: The Air Current in Brief.
Bloomberg Law
• Patrick Dorrian
Southwest Religious Training Order Reversed, Bias Verdict Tossed By US Appeals Court
By Bloomberg Law: Southwest Airlines Co. won reversal of some, but not all, of a Texas federal court jury’s verdict that the airline engaged in religious discrimination when it fired a Christian flight attendant after she sent graphic anti-abortion messages to her union president.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
China Airlines Orders up to 23 Boeing 777X Passenger and Freighter Models
By Breitflyte: Boeing has today announced that China Airlines has become the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 and four 777-8 Freighter jets. The carrier will use the added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe.
FlightGlobal
China Airlines ordered 14 777X in March
Air Data News
China Airlines confirms order for 14 Boeing 777X
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Cargo Facts
• Yael Katzwer
Emirates SkyCargo revenue up 18% for year
By Cargo Facts: Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, today reported $4.4 billion in revenue for the 2024-2025 reporting period, which ended March 31. The carrier attributed the 18% year-over-year increase in revenue to surging air cargo demand and increased capacity with an expanded freighter fleet. Emirates Group, the parent company of Emirates and ground handler […].
