United Airlines announced (24-Apr-2025) an investment in JetZero, including a path to order up to 100 aircraft and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development goals, including flight of a full scale demonstrator in 2027, and that the aircraft meet United's safety, business and operating requirements. [more - original PR]
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AviAlliance announced (23-Apr-2025) plans to invest GBP350 million in the growth and decarbonisation of AGS Airports over the next five years, marking the largest capital investment in AGS since its formation in 2014. AviAlliance acquired AGS in Jan-2025 for an enterprise value of GBP1.5 billion. The investment includes a transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building, redevelopment of the terminal at Southampton Airport and airfield infrastructure works at Aberdeen International Airport. AviAlliance also confirmed the appointment of Charles Hammond as the new chair of AGS. Mr Hammond stepped down as CEO of Forth Ports in 2024, having held the position for 23 years. [more - original PR]
ETC: European travel intentions dip for summer 2025, but stays and spending rise
European Travel Commission (ETC), in its 'Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel - Wave 21' report, stated (23-Apr-2025) that while Europeans' overall travel intention for spring/summer 2025 is 3% lower year-on-year at 72%, travellers across Europe are planning longer stays, spending more and diversifying where they go. Report highlights include:
- Poland is recording the strongest travel intention (80%), followed by the UK (79%), the Netherlands (75%), Spain (75%) and Italy (73%);
- France is recording the weakest travel intention (65%), followed Belgium (68%), Austria (69%), Switzerland (69%) and Germany (70%);
- Travel preferences are shifting, with less interest in Mediterranean hotspots (-8% year-on-year) and growing demand for alternative destinations such as Eastern Europe (+3%) and event based trips;
- Travel confidence is growing despite a slight drop in overall intent. Between Apr-2025 and Sep-2025, 27% of Europeans plan to take three or more trips (+6%), and 42% will take holidays of seven to 12 nights (+11%);
- Budgets are rising, with 30% planning to spend between EUR1501 and EUR2500 per trip (+7%), and 17% expecting to spend over EUR2500;
- Financial concerns are easing, but remain the leading barriers to travel. Worries over travel costs decreased 6pp to 17%, and personal finance concerns dropped 3pp to 14%;
- Accommodation tops spending priorities (27%), followed by food (20%) and activities (16%). Travellers aged 18 to 24 are more inclined to spend on shopping (15%) and luxury (11%), while travellers over 55 travellers prioritise comfort, spending more on accommodation (33%) and food (24%);
- Southern and Mediterranean Europe remains the top pick for 41% of travellers, though interest has dipped slightly. Meanwhile, destinations like Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Belgium and Bulgaria are seeing a modest 1% rise in popularity;
- Major cities and resorts remain the most popular destinations (53%), but 35% are opting for less common spots, and 13% plan to explore off-the-beaten-path areas within their chosen country;
- Travellers choosing less popular locations tend to stay longer (38% plan trips over 10 days, compared to 21% of those choosing traditional destinations) and spend more, with many budgeting over EUR2500 per trip;
- Climate concerns are shaping travel choices, with 81% of Europeans now influenced by climate change (+7%). Travellers are also adapting their habits, with 17% monitoring weather more closely, 15% seeking milder climates and 14% avoiding heat-prone destinations, helping drive interest in cooler or alternative regions. [more - original PR]
Wizz Air launches 2050 net zero roadmap, calls for 'policy and investment revolution' in aviation
Wizz Air launched (23-Apr-2025) the 'Flying Towards Net Zero' roadmap and outlined the following details:
- Focus areas:
- Flights: 30% emission reductions from new aircraft technology and fleet renewal;
- Fuel: 53% emission reductions from sustainable aviation fuel (SAF);
- Footprint: 4% emission reductions from air traffic management modernisation;
- Fundamental pillars:
- 53% decarbonisation through the increased use of SAF;
- 21% decarbonisation through technological advancements in aircraft and engine technology;
- 7% decarbonisation through fleet renewal;
- 4% decarbonisation through air traffic reform;
- 2% decarbonisation through operational efficiencies.
Wizz Air stated the plan "comes at a critical juncture for the aviation industry, as efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 are sliding off course, and the competitiveness of European aviation faces headwinds due to rising costs from regulatory compliance". Wizz Air stated it places greater emphasis than its competitors on SAF and new aircraft technologies as critical decarbonisation levers, rather than "unproven technologies" and offsetting. Wizz Air corporate and ESG officer Yvonne Moynihan said: "The current pace of change is not enough, and without radical intervention, aviation will fail to meet its commitments". Ms Moynihan added: "We're calling on governments, regulators, and the fuel industry to wake up to the reality of aviation's transition and start delivering the changes that will make net zero possible. Aviation needs a policy and investment revolution". [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Wizz Air has been investing significantly in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its decarbonisation strategy, including a GBP5 million investment in the biofuel company Firefly and a USD50 million investment in CleanJoule, to support its goal of powering 10% of its flights with SAF by 20301 2. The airline successfully completed a SAF operational trial, collaborating with Airbus, Moeve, and Brussels South Charleroi Airport, demonstrating its feasibility and highlighting infrastructure and cost optimisation areas3.
PANYNJ, Realterm and WFS open USD270m cargo handling centre at New York JFK Airport
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) partnered (23-Apr-2025) with Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to open a USD270 million consolidated cargo handling centre at New York John F Kennedy International Airport, the first new cargo facility at the airport in 25 years. The centre will consolidate operations from four cargo zones into a single location, which is expected to reduce congestion, streamline operations and unlock space for future development. The 350,000sqft facility will be operated by WFS and spans 26 acres, replacing two older facilities. It marks the first step in PANYNJ's plans for the airport's north cargo area to accommodate recent and future cargo growth. The centre features a new truck dock management system designed to optimise the flow of goods and 3000sqft of cooler space, making it New York JFK's first dedicated on-airport facility for temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables. [more - original PR]
Saudia Group signed (23-Apr-2025) an agreement with Airbus to acquire up to 20 A330neo aircraft. The transaction includes a firm order of 10 A330-900s to be operated by flyadeal, marking the LCCs first widebody order. Aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027 with the final aircraft to arrive in 2029. Director general Ibrahim Al-Omar stated: "This deal supports Saudia Group's plans to grow and improve its operations. It adds to the modernization of our fleet, improves aircraft maintenance, and makes our overall operations more efficient". Saudia Group currently operates a fleet of 194 aircraft, with 191 new aircraft scheduled to be delivered in the coming years. [more - original PR - Saudia] [more - original PR - Airbus]
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Antalya Airport T2 welcomes first passengers
TAV Airports announced (17-Apr-2025) the new international terminal T2 at Antalya Airport welcomed its first passengers. As previously reported by CAPA, Antalya Airport inaugurated the new terminal on 12-Apr-2025, increasing the airport's handling capacity to 65 million passengers p/a. The project is part of the first phase of Antalya Airport's expansion project, requiring an investment of EUR850 million. Details of the project include:
- Expansion of international Terminal 2 to 225,000sqm;
- Expansion of the domestic terminal to 75,000sqm;
- Expansion of the apron, increasing the number of aircraft parking spaces to 202;
- Construction of multi-storey car park;
- Construction of new taxiways, connecting roads and aircraft maintenance hangars;
- Expansion of the commercial area to 33,000sqm. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Fraport and TAV Airports completed the first phase of Antalya Airport's expansion, with an investment of EUR850 million, which included expanding Terminal 2 and planning a new air traffic control tower for completion by end of 20261. The expansion increased the number of lounges in the terminal to three, with the addition of Comfort, Elite, and Premium lounges, each with access to a separate duty free store2.
Turkish Airlines sees three aircraft take off simultaneously from Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines became (17-Apr-2025) the first airline in Europe to implement triple independent runway operations at Istanbul Airport, as three Turkish Airlines aircraft took off simultaneously under live operations. Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat stated: "This operational capacity will enhance the efficiency of our flights and serve as a significant milestone on our path toward continued growth". The airport will increase hourly air traffic capacity from 120 to 148 aircraft movements. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
iGA Istanbul Airport launched its triple runway operations system on 17-Apr-2025, making it the first in Europe to allow three aircraft to take off and land simultaneously, increasing the airport's handling capacity to 148 air traffic movements per hour1 2. This development was expected to boost passenger capacity to approximately 200 million annually, further solidifying the airport's role as a major aviation hub1 3.
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