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3 weeks ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production is expected to double to 2 million tonnes in 2025. However, this will still cover only about 0.7 percent of all airline fuel needs worldwide. IATA’s Director General, Willie Walsh, said this progress is a step in the right direction, but the cost is huge. Producing even this small amount of SAF will add approximately $4.4 billion to the global fuel bill.
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3 weeks ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
IndiGo has doubled its commitment to the Airbus A350-900, placing a firm order for 30 additional wide-body aircraft. This brings the airline’s total confirmed A350 order to 60. The announcement came on June 2 during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Delhi. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers described the move as a “strategic step” in advancing the airline’s long-haul ambitions. The latest order builds on IndiGo’s 2023 agreement for 30 A350s, which also included purchase rights for 70 more.
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3 weeks ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
Finnair passengers continue to face major disruptions as the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) carries out industrial action at Helsinki Airport (HEL). The latest strikes are affecting ground operations on June 2 and June 4, 2025. One walkout already took place on May 30, forcing Finnair to cancel dozens of flights. More flight cancellations are confirmed for June 2, with further disruption expected on June 4. It is estimated that these actions will affect the travel plans of around 3,600 passengers.
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3 weeks ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a global airline partnership. The collaboration aims to enhance travel connectivity between India, North America, the UK, and Europe. The new alliance brings together the strengths of each carrier. IndiGo, India’s largest airline, will provide an extensive domestic network.
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1 month ago | 
aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Gabriele Petrauskaite
GE Aerospace and magniX have revealed the liveries of the hybrid electric aircraft they will fly as part…
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1 month ago | 
aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Goda Labanauskaite |Jean Lim |Gabriele Petrauskaite
SWISS forced to rebalance A330 aircraft fleet due to heavy first class seatsPremium seats are sometimes referred to as the ‘pointy end’ of the plane. But SWISS has also found…
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1 month ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has warned of the cancelation of around 100 scheduled passenger flights due to an industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki Airport (HEL). A four-hour strike is set to take place on May 5, 2025, with the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) confirming that the industrial action will occur in shifts throughout the day.
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1 month ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
Travelers flying with easyJet through Gatwick Airport (LGW) in May and June should prepare for severe flight disruptions. Refueling staff and ground workers are planning coordinated strike actions that could impact over 70% of the airline’s daily operations from the airport. easyJet operates more than half of all departures from Gatwick, making it the largest airline at the UK’s second-busiest airport.
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1 month ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
United Airlines has decided to cut around 35 daily round-trip flights from its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub. The move comes in response to severe air traffic control staffing shortages and the recent ATC equipment failures. According to United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby’s letter, critical technology used by FAA air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport has repeatedly failed, leading to widespread disruptions.
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1 month ago | 
aerotime.aero | Gabriele Petrauskaite
A ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV). The incident caused widespread panic, a temporary suspension of air traffic, and the cancellation of dozens of flights. The missile attack happened on the morning of May 4, 2025. It landed near a road close to Terminal 3, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Emergency sirens were triggered across central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
