easyJet plc reported (22-May-2025) a loss before tax of GBP394 million (EUR468.92 million) for the six months ended 31-Mar-2025, compared to a loss of GBP350 million (EUR416.55 million) in H1FY2024. The carrier stated the performance was "in line with consensus" and represents a "slight improvement year-on-year" when adjusted for "the timing of Easter and one-offs netting out". easyJet added that investments in capacity during H1FY2025 drove gains in crew productivity (+6%) and asset utilisation (+5%), contributing to the performance. The LCC achieved a strong performance in Q1FY2025 resulting in a GBP65 million (EUR77.36 million) year-on-year improvement, before the seasonally challenging Q2FY2025 faced impacts including the necessity for price stimulation. The carrier stated it anticipates route maturity in winter 2025/26 and beyond to "further improve these winter losses". easyJet added that current bookings are supportive of meeting FY2025 consensus, with the LCC on track to achieve its medium term target of GBP1 billion (EUR1.19 billion) profit before tax. CEO Kenton Jarvis stated: "We continue to see strong demand for easyJet's flights and holidays... We remain focused on delivering another record summer this year, expecting to drive strong earnings growth as we continue to progress towards our target of sustainably generating over GBP1 billion of annual profit before tax". [more - original PR]
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Garuda Indonesia announced (23-May-2025) the following operational and financial highlights for 1Q2025:
- Fulfilled scheduled interest payments on bonds and sukuk, reflecting "discipline in meeting financial obligations and maintaining investor confidence";
- Scheduled flights contributed 83% of revenue, remaining the main source of income;
- Non-scheduled flights, mainly charter for Umrah services, contributed 5% of revenue and "grew sharply" by 93% year-on-year;
- Other revenues contributed 11%, mainly driven by aircraft MRO services and flight related services;
- Achieved fuel efficiency improvements, including savings of USD28 million through the expansion of the fuel consumption optimisation programme;
- Operated Indonesia's first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel.
Garuda Indonesia stated it remains focused on executing its transformation roadmap, including cost optimisation, fleet efficiency improvements and service quality enhancement. The carrier noted it is on track to reach a fleet of 100 aircraft by the end of 2025 and is "well positioned" to capture future growth. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Garuda Indonesia operated the country's first commercial flight using sustainable aviation fuel in late 2023 and reported environmental initiatives such as recycling inflight materials and reducing plastic waste, as well as achieving significant jet fuel savings through its optimisation programme in 20231. Its business plan included a focus on domestic routes, cost efficiency, and a strategy to gradually increase fleet size to 170 aircraft by 20262.
London Gatwick Airport announced (20-May-2025) the launch of the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone (AEZ), following six months of preparatory work from the public and private sectors. The Gatwick AEZ covers West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Croydon and Kent, accounting for GBP155 billion in gross value added, or 7% of the UK economy. Gatwick Airport added that the boundaries of the zone "will remain flexible". The Gatwick AEZ is the UK's first "aviation-powered economic zone", intended to bring together airports and their surrounding regions to leverage the economic value of the airport and attract investment. Gatwick Airport CEO Stewart Wingate stated: "Forming the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone is part of our future plans to deliver economic growth and give the region a powerful single voice and recognisable identity to help unlock new investment, trade and tourism opportunities". [more - original PR]
Background ✨
The Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone launch followed the airport's announcement in early Dec-2024 of a taskforce comprising senior economic development and business leaders from six local authorities, aimed at promoting sustainable growth and inward investment in the region1. In 2023, Gatwick contributed GBP5.5 billion to the UK economy and supported more than 76,000 jobs across these local authority areas2.
European Regions Airline Association (ERA) called (22-May-2025) for a revision of EU261 regulation on air passenger rights. ERA said the current regulation places an "unsustainable burden" on regional airlines. ERA requested the following elements to be included in the revised regulation:
- Compensation levels must reflect regional realities;
- Extended delay thresholds from three to five hours for short haul flights;
- Limited conditions for rerouting;
- Binding, non-exhaustive list of extraordinary circumstances.
ERA director general Montserrat Barriga stated: "If the financial burden on regional airlines continues to rise unchecked, the consequence will be the closure of routes that many communities depend on and make regional airlines less competitive hence reducing choice and increasing prices for passengers". Ms Barriga added: "Regulation must strike a balance between protecting passengers and ensuring that the airlines serving remote and underserved regions can continue to operate sustainably". [more - original PR]
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Other airline associations, including Airlines for Europe, also called for a revision of EU261, citing lack of clarity and the need to clarify extraordinary circumstances and extend compensation thresholds to better support recovery from disruptions and provide clearer guidance for both airlines and passengers1 2. The ERA has previously highlighted the administrative and financial burdens of current regulations, calling for more input from airlines and urgent reform to ensure relevance for today's industry3.
easyJet announced (21-May-2025) plans to open a three aircraft base at Newcastle International Airport in Mar-2026, marking its 11th base in the UK. The base is projected to create 130 direct jobs for pilots, crew and engineers. The LCC operates eight routes from Newcastle, with new routes and package holidays for summer 2026 to be confirmed "in the coming weeks". The announcement follows the launch of new bases at London Southend Airport in Mar-2025 and Birmingham Airport in 2024. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
easyJet’s recent UK expansion included opening its tenth base at London Southend Airport in Mar-2025 with three A320neo aircraft and six new summer routes, creating around 130 direct jobs. It also launched its Birmingham base in Mar-2024, which has since grown to five based aircraft, 34 routes, and supported up to 800 jobs by summer 20251 2 3.
Air India completed (21-May-2025) its "first-ever airport-to-door international cargo delivery", a temperature controlled shipment of six tonnes of pharmaceuticals from Delhi to Brussels via Paris CDG. The airline handled more than 4000 tonnes of pharmaceutical cargo in FY2024/25 and expects "airport-to-door deliveries will be a key part of its cargo business growth". [more - original PR]
A4A member CEOs write open letter to Congress calling for ATC system investment
Airlines for America (A4A) placed (21-May-2025) a full page advertisement in the Washington Post with an open letter to Congress signed by the CEOs of all nine A4A carrier members, in addition to A4A president and CEO Nick Calio. The letter "details why Congress must invest in America's air traffic control (ATC) system to ensure the continued safety and improved efficiency of the National Airspace System", stating: "We are writing to ask Congress to take bold action and rebuild America's aging ATC system… Now, it's time for Congress to do its part and provide much-needed resources and turn the plan into reality". [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Airlines for America previously supported legislative efforts to secure increased funding and modernisation for the US FAA and air traffic control infrastructure, including advocating for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which featured a USD12.5 billion investment in ATC upgrades, and highlighting the need for updated technology and sufficient staffing to handle daily operational demands and improve system efficiency1 2 3.
Norse Atlantic Airways CEO: New commercial strategy to deliver profitability in 2025
Norse Atlantic Airways CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen stated (21-May-2025) the airline aims to deliver profitability in 2025, with its progress being supported by a new commercial strategy, which includes increased load factor, transition to a dual-leg ACMI and own network model, and ongoing cost and efficiency initiatives. Mr Larsen said: "Following completion of the planned redelivery of three Boeing 787-8 aircraft, we now have a uniform fleet of 12... 787-9 aircraft". As previously reported by CAPA, Norse finalised a wet lease agreement with IndiGo for six 787-9s. The first aircraft was delivered in Mar-2025, with the additional aircraft to begin operations in 2H2025 and early 2026. Mr Larsen added: "This leaves Norse with 11 aircraft operating its own scheduled network during the summer ahead, whereas the longer-term fleet in own scheduled network will comprise six aircraft". [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Norse Atlantic Airways reported significant improvements in load factors and passenger volumes throughout 2024 and early 2025, with a notable shift towards ACMI and charter operations. Its wet lease agreement with IndiGo for six Boeing 787-9s aims to secure long-term fixed revenue and reduce market risk, with flights operating from India starting in Mar-2025 and further aircraft joining in early 20261 2 3.
Cebu Pacific completed (20-May-2025) an all electric aircraft turnaround with A321neo equipment at Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the first to take place in the Philippines. The initiative was carried out in partnership with Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) and electric ground support equipment (GSE) provider TLD Asia. The operation exclusively used electric GSE. The announcement builds on the carrier's rollout of electric GSE at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Cebu Pacific progressively introduced electric ground support equipment (GSE) at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport, deploying 13 new electric baggage tractors as part of its decarbonisation strategy in collaboration with New NAIA Infra Corporation1. It also acquired new electric GSE for use at Manila and other domestic hubs, to maintain operational reliability as its network expanded2.
IndiGo announced (21-May-2025) plans to commence three times weekly Mumbai-Manchester service with Boeing 787-9 equipment on 01-Jul-2025. The route will be the LCC's first long haul international service. IndiGo will be the sole scheduled operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
IndiGo's launch of Mumbai-Manchester service marked its entry into the long haul market, following its agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for the wet lease of three Boeing 787-9s, which enabled it to commence operations to Europe while awaiting delivery of its own widebody aircraft from 2027 onwards1. It simultaneously announced plans for Mumbai-Amsterdam service, making both routes its initial long haul international destinations2 3.
Delta Air Lines announced (21-May-2025) the following sustainability targets:
- 2025:
- 10% fuel efficiency gains;
- 1% fuel burn savings from operational improvements;
- 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage;
- 50% ground service equipment (GSE) electrification;
- 100% of preferred vendors on a carbon tracking system;
- 2035:
- 20% fuel efficiency gains;
- 3% operational fuel savings;
- 35% SAF usage;
- 100% of hubs' GSE electrified;
- 100% of preferred vendors with net-zero plans;
- 2050:
- 40% fuel efficiency gains;
- 5% operational fuel savings;
- 95% SAF usage;
- 100% net zero operations;
- 100% net zero supply chain. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Delta reported achieving a 1% reduction in fuel burn from operational improvements by 1Q2025, realising 45 million gallons in annual fuel savings and becoming the first US airline to reach its near-term operational fuel savings target. Measures included aircraft weight reduction, technology for APU tracking, optimised speed and routing, new landing procedures, and drag reduction technology such as winglets1.