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DOT Greenlights United-JetBlue 'Blue Sky' Partnership, Unlocking Reciprocal Loyalty and Shared JFK Slots

The US DOT has approved the ‘Blue Sky’ partnership between JetBlue Airways and United Airlines, endorsing integrated booking, reciprocal loyalty earning and redemption, shared slots for seven daily JFK round-trips and a phased rollout starting this fall after Spirit Airlines’ antitrust objection.

2025-07-30T13:48:37.487390-07:00

Bloomberg

United Flight Attendants Reject Industry-Leading Five-Year Deal in Record-Turnout Vote

2025-07-29T11:35:53.102398-07:00

Reuters

ITA Airways Unveils 2026–2030 Plan to Modernise Fleet, Expand Long-Haul Network and Deepen Lufthansa Integration

2025-07-30T09:27:40.833020-07:00

Inflight Online

SWISS to Inaugurate A350-900 Zurich–Boston Service with New Swiss Senses Cabin

2025-07-29T09:12:20.786029-07:00

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Virgin Australia to weigh long-haul fleet options after Qatar wet-lease deal Virgin Australia will deploy two Qatar Airways wet-leased widebodies to launch and support its long-haul network while postponing decisions on its own widebody fleet. The carrier will use the interim arrangement to assess long-term aircraft options for its international expansion.

2025-08-04T14:15:43.183331-07:00

Virgin Australia to weigh long-haul fleet options after Qatar wet-lease deal

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Avelo signals fleet expansion after 22nd leased 737 delivery US ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has received its 22nd Boeing 737 narrowbody and signaled plans to expand its leased-jet fleet. The carrier aims to bolster its network across underserved secondary markets with additional 737s under lease, part of a broader growth strategy.

2025-08-01T13:33:38.156610-07:00

Avelo signals fleet expansion after 22nd leased 737 delivery

World Airline News

Delta to Add 40 Nonstop Boston Flights to 10 U.S. Leisure Destinations for Patriots’ Day 2025 Delta Air Lines will boost spring break travel from Boston Logan by adding 40 nonstop flights to 10 popular U.S. leisure markets over the Patriots’ Day 2025 period. The expanded schedule, launching next April, introduces routes such as Boston–Panama City, Florida, and strengthens capacity across key vacation destinations.

2025-08-01T09:24:29.510671-07:00

Delta to Add 40 Nonstop Boston Flights to 10 U.S. Leisure Destinations for Patriots’ Day 2025

Reuters

IAG’s Q2 Profits Surge on Transatlantic Demand Despite Heathrow Disruption IAG, owner of British Airways and Iberia, posted a 44% jump in first-half net profit and beat second-quarter operating profit forecasts as strong transatlantic travel offset the impact of London Heathrow’s closure in March.

2025-08-01T05:19:37.235790-07:00

IAG’s Q2 Profits Surge on Transatlantic Demand Despite Heathrow Disruption

Aviation Week

Steven C. Udvar-Hazy named Alaska Airlines head of fleet strategy and planning Former Aviation Capital Group veteran Steven C. Udvar-Hazy has joined Alaska Airlines as senior vice president of fleet strategy and planning. He will lead the carrier’s aircraft acquisition, retirement and lifecycle management efforts amid ongoing industry delivery constraints.

2025-07-31T12:59:18.521790-07:00

Steven C. Udvar-Hazy named Alaska Airlines head of fleet strategy and planning

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Etihad Airways Records Five Jet Deliveries in Busiest July on Record In July 2025, Etihad Airways took delivery of five aircraft—its first A321LR, two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, one Airbus A350-1000 and an A320ceo—marking the single largest monthly handover in the carrier’s history amid its rapid fleet expansion.

2025-07-31T10:35:52.695668-07:00

Etihad Airways Records Five Jet Deliveries in Busiest July on Record

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Emirates Launches Daily Dubai–Hangzhou Service, Its Fifth Mainland China Gateway Emirates has inaugurated daily Boeing 777-300ER flights between Dubai and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport from July 30, marking its fifth destination in mainland China and the second new route added in under a month.

2025-07-31T06:01:12.811868-07:00

Emirates Launches Daily Dubai–Hangzhou Service, Its Fifth Mainland China Gateway

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China surveys carriers on Boeing orders amid US trade talks Beijing has asked its major airlines, including Shandong Airlines, to provide detailed information on their outstanding Boeing orders as officials in Washington and Beijing negotiate a tariff reduction agreement. The survey seeks to gauge carrier appetite for new US-built jets and inform government strategy in upcoming trade discussions.

2025-07-30T20:53:11.335305-07:00

China surveys carriers on Boeing orders amid US trade talks

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