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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

Emirates President Tim Clark said the carrier is confident in the business case for a larger 777X and has commissioned a feasibility study into a 777‑10 as an A380 replacement, while pausing A350‑1000 buys over engine durability concerns and adding 65 777‑9s to bring its 777X backlog to 270.

2025-11-17T18:32:49.414873-08:00

The Guardian

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

PaxEx.Aero

United and JetBlue Launch Cross-Site Booking and Reciprocal Loyalty with Shared JFK/Newark Slots

2025-05-29T04:18:57.735476-07:00

Skift

IndiGo Doubles A350-900 Order to 60 Jets, Inks Transatlantic Deals with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic

2025-06-01T08:10:23.042688-07:00

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Business Standard

IATA warns surge in GPS jamming and spoofing is threatening airline operations from Europe to India IATA warns that a sharp rise in GPS jamming and spoofing incidents is degrading navigation integrity across major airports from Europe to India, increasing GPS-loss events and forcing greater pilot vigilance. The airline body says interference — often linked to military activity — is projected to continue rising.

2025-12-13T22:49:04.265764-08:00

IATA warns surge in GPS jamming and spoofing is threatening airline operations from Europe to India

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IATA: Governments in 26 countries hold $1.12bn of airline funds — 93% in Africa and the Middle East IATA says governments in 26 countries are holding $1.12 billion of airline revenues — about 93% tied up in Africa and the Middle East. The association urged immediate release, respect for bilateral air‑service rights and prompt currency repatriation as approvals and foreign‑exchange shortages restrict carriers.

2025-12-11T04:43:41.427778-08:00

IATA: Governments in 26 countries hold $1.12bn of airline funds — 93% in Africa and the Middle East

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IATA trims 2025 SAF forecast to 1.9 Mt, warns growth still falls short of airlines' decarbonisation needs IATA has cut its 2025 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) forecast to 1.9 million tonnes (≈2.4 billion litres) — roughly double 2024 but only about 0.6% of global jet fuel and half previous expectations. High costs, weak policy support and slower scaling put mandates and airline decarbonisation targets at risk.

2025-12-09T05:15:16.455770-08:00

IATA trims 2025 SAF forecast to 1.9 Mt, warns growth still falls short of airlines' decarbonisation needs

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EASA and IATA sign MoU to harmonise EU Flight Emissions Label with IATA EcoHub and CO2 Connect EASA and IATA have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore aligning the European Union Flight Emissions Label with IATA’s EcoHub and CO2 Connect calculator. The agreement aims to harmonise emissions metrics and data flows, providing passengers and airlines with a more transparent, consistent view of flight CO2 performance.

2025-11-23T08:04:15.099387-08:00

EASA and IATA sign MoU to harmonise EU Flight Emissions Label with IATA EcoHub and CO2 Connect

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Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270 Emirates President Tim Clark said the carrier is confident in the business case for a larger 777X and has commissioned a feasibility study into a 777‑10 as an A380 replacement, while pausing A350‑1000 buys over engine durability concerns and adding 65 777‑9s to bring its 777X backlog to 270.

2025-11-17T18:32:49.414873-08:00

Emirates backs a larger 777X, pauses A350‑1000 orders; adds 65 777‑9s as 777X backlog hits 270

Economic Times

AAPA: intra‑region connectivity to drive Asia‑Pacific airline demand in 2026 as regulators, SAF and tariffs shape recovery The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines expects intra‑region connectivity to drive demand in 2026 and urged governments to harmonise regulations and infrastructure to support growth. Leaders also called for stronger SAF policy as US tariffs and rising costs threaten carriers' margins.

2025-11-14T23:31:57.470554-08:00

AAPA: intra‑region connectivity to drive Asia‑Pacific airline demand in 2026 as regulators, SAF and tariffs shape recovery

Economic Times

India to unveil national SAF policy with 1% blending target by 2027; IATA urges incentives before mandates India will publish a national Sustainable Aviation Fuel policy that targets 1% SAF blending by 2027, the civil aviation minister said, positioning the measure to reduce oil imports and create green jobs. IATA warns that imposing mandates without production incentives would harm airlines and recommends stimulus instead.

2025-11-06T17:20:07.101489-08:00

India to unveil national SAF policy with 1% blending target by 2027; IATA urges incentives before mandates

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U.S. tariffs and unstable domestic policies curb Latin America air cargo’s modest gains Air freight across Latin America grew only modestly, ALTA says, as U.S. tariffs damp exports to the United States and hit markets including Brazil. IATA and ALTA leaders in Lima warned that unstable policies, high taxes and poor infrastructure—notably in Brazil and Panama—risk stunting aviation and cargo growth.

2025-10-19T11:14:50.236808-07:00

U.S. tariffs and unstable domestic policies curb Latin America air cargo’s modest gains