PaxEx   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

Heathrow turns 80 as record May Day signals resilient UK hub demand ahead of the summer peak

Heathrow marked its 80th birthday in May amid signs of robust passenger demand as the UK’s busiest airport prepares for the summer travel rush. A record May Day performance points to continued momentum in traffic volumes, even as recent monthly data has shown pattern shifts.

2026-06-15T15:23:01.587465-07:00
Event   Workforce & Skills Development   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737   United Airlines  
World Airline News • Bruce Drum

United Celebrates America with Custom 250th Anniversary Livery and Military Pilot Hiring Program Milestone

By World Airline News: Since 2024, nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United through the program, with 500 more expected by the end of 2027.

Also: Aviation Source, thebulkheadseat.com, CNN, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, Live and Let's Fly, Breitflyte and Simple Flying
2026-06-15T08:34:27.630992-07:00
PaxEx   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Japan Airlines' President Will Take 30% Pay Cut After Flight Attendants Broke Pre-Flight Alcohol Rules

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The President of Japan Airlines will take a pay cut of 30% for two months as part of the carrier’s response to an alcohol controversy after a flight attendant was caught attempting to work on a flight while still slightly over the permitted alcohol limit for aircrew.

Also: View from the Wing and aeroxplorer.com
2026-06-15T12:27:58.324479-07:00
LATAM   777X   Orders   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines   Boeing  
ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

LATAM weighs A350, B777X for future B777 replacements

By ch-aviation: LATAM Airlines Group is beginning to consider the eventual replacement of its ageing B777-300ER fleet and, although no formal timeline has been established, the group is willing to revisit both the Airbus A350 family and the Boeing B777X, chief executive Roberto Alvo told ch-aviation in an exclusive interview.

2026-06-15T11:18:02.515299-07:00