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UK airports post record 2025: Heathrow 84.5m, MAG 66m; Manchester 32.1m, Stansted 30m

Major UK airports recorded record passenger volumes in 2025: Heathrow handled 84.5 million passengers (+0.7%), while Manchester Airports Group served a record 66 million — with Manchester Airport at 32.1 million (+4.2%) and Stansted 30 million (+0.9%). Operators attributed the gains to December/Christmas peaks, route development and seat-capacity growth.

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Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, misses 820 target and logs ~1,000 orders

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Southwest and Turkish Airlines launch partnership linking 14 U.S. gateways with Istanbul

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Immfly, Gogo and Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb LEO connectivity to LCC/ULCC narrowbody fleets Immfly, with Gogo and Eutelsat, will deliver OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity to previously disconnected narrowbody LCC and ULCC fleets worldwide. The partnership targets retrofit and new-fit broadband for low-cost operators, expanding affordable LEO in‑flight internet options across short‑haul narrowbody operations.

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Immfly, Gogo and Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb LEO connectivity to LCC/ULCC narrowbody fleets

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UK airports post record 2025: Heathrow 84.5m, MAG 66m; Manchester 32.1m, Stansted 30m Major UK airports recorded record passenger volumes in 2025: Heathrow handled 84.5 million passengers (+0.7%), while Manchester Airports Group served a record 66 million — with Manchester Airport at 32.1 million (+4.2%) and Stansted 30 million (+0.9%). Operators attributed the gains to December/Christmas peaks, route development and seat-capacity growth.

2026-01-12T15:49:58.057777-08:00

UK airports post record 2025: Heathrow 84.5m, MAG 66m; Manchester 32.1m, Stansted 30m

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Southwest and Turkish Airlines launch partnership linking 14 U.S. gateways with Istanbul Southwest Airlines will begin a reciprocal partnership with Turkish Airlines next month, enabling single‑ticket itineraries and seamless connections that combine Southwest domestic flights with Turkish services from its 14 U.S. gateways. The deal expands Southwest’s roster of international partners despite Turkish’s Star Alliance membership.

2026-01-12T15:13:00.227360-08:00

Southwest and Turkish Airlines launch partnership linking 14 U.S. gateways with Istanbul

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GOL receives valuation ahead of proposed stock‑market exit Brazilian carrier GOL has received a formal valuation as it advances plans for a proposed exit from the stock market. The appraisal is a preparatory step ahead of potential delisting and will inform shareholder negotiations, deal structuring and the airline's capital‑strategy options.

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GOL receives valuation ahead of proposed stock‑market exit

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U.S. international visitor arrivals fall for eighth straight month as December decline moderates International visitation to the U.S. fell for an eighth consecutive month in December, though the pace of decline eased compared with November. The continued slide in inbound arrivals signals sustained softness in overseas demand and has implications for carriers, airports and tourism-dependent businesses.

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U.S. international visitor arrivals fall for eighth straight month as December decline moderates

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ONEflight nearly doubles 2025 revenues and flight hours as golf partnerships drive charter demand ONEflight, the global private‑jet charter broker, said 2025 revenues and flight hours nearly doubled as partnerships with golf tournaments and clubs drove a surge in ad‑hoc and group charter demand. The collaboration expanded high‑yield seasonal traffic and strengthened the firm’s market reach.

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ONEflight nearly doubles 2025 revenues and flight hours as golf partnerships drive charter demand

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Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, misses 820 target and logs ~1,000 orders Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025 to 91 customers — a 4% year‑on‑year rise but short of an 820 guidance it trimmed late in the year. The OEM also recorded roughly 1,000 gross orders, with single‑aisle output driving volumes amid ongoing supply‑chain and engine‑supply questions.

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Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, misses 820 target and logs ~1,000 orders

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Flybondi takes five wet‑leased Airbus A320‑200s to boost near‑term capacity Flybondi has added five additional wet‑leased Airbus A320‑200s, increasing near‑term capacity with aircraft supplied under crew‑and‑maintenance‑inclusive leases. The short‑term hires provide immediate lift as the Argentine low‑cost carrier rebuilds schedules and fleet availability following recent restructuring.

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Flybondi takes five wet‑leased Airbus A320‑200s to boost near‑term capacity

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UK airports post record 2025: Heathrow 84.5m, MAG 66m; Manchester 32.1m, Stansted 30m

Etihad carries a record 22.4 million passengers in 2025, up 21%

Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, misses 820 target and logs ~1,000 orders

Southwest and Turkish Airlines launch partnership linking 14 U.S. gateways with Istanbul

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