Central North Airport Group Reports 7.4% Rise in August Passenger Traffic
In August 2025 OMA’s passenger traffic rose 7.4% year‑over‑year—domestic +6.7%, international +11.6%—backed by seven new July routes and…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Hawaiian Airlines Debuts SAF on Selected Osaka–Honolulu Flights
Hawaiian began daily blended SAF flights between Kansai and Honolulu in September 2025 using fuel from Japan-made used…
Low-cost Airline to Depart Bay Area in October, Bay Area Travelers Affected
Spirit will end service at OAK and SJC in October 2025 as part of cuts in 12 cities,…
American Airlines Cargo Upgrades Pharma Service and Cold-Chain Capabilities
American Airlines Cargo expanded CEIV Pharma certifications (including JFK and SJU) and upgraded ExpediteTC with live telemetry in…
Southwest to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards Members Fleetwide in 2025
Starting October 24, 2025, Southwest will offer free unlimited Wi‑Fi to Rapid Rewards members on WiFi-enabled flights, covering…
Iran National Airlines Faces Travel Hiccup as Flights Canceled Across Asia and Middle East
Mid-June 2025 conflict triggered widespread cancellations and airspace closures affecting Iranair and many carriers. June 23–24 saw the…
PIA Eyes Direct US Flights as FAA Audit Moves Toward Category 1
On September 6, 2025, the FAA will audit Pakistan’s aviation oversight to decide on a Category 1 upgrade;…
United Expands Winter Schedule with 15 New U.S. and International Destinations
Starting January 6, 2026, United adds flights to 15 destinations, expands service from major hubs, launches two new…
Russia Rolls Out Fully Domestic SJ-100, Completes Maiden Flight in April 2025
The fully domestic SJ-100 (airframe 97003) flew its 40-minute maiden flight on April 23, 2025, testing PD-8 engines…