AirLibrary Bulletin
Commercial Air Transport
Issue 2524 - 2025 Jun 14
Coverage Jun 06 - Jun 13
Aviation Trends
Largest cargo ship
Largest cargo ship built: L 400 W 61 H 78 m, capacity 300k tonnes for 23k TEU containers, powered by latest gen 11-cylinder engine using LNG, enough power for ten A380s.
Top ten airline loyalty programs
By value: 1 Delta, 2 American, 3 United, then 4 Southwest, 5 Lufthansa, 6 IAG, 7 AF-KLM, 8 Air Canada, 9 Korean, 10 Cathay.
SITA/UAP integrated vertiport
SITA and Urban-Air Port to develop modular digitally enabled vertiport infrastructure for urban eVTOLs.
Wet leasing eVTOL
Vertical Aerospace to join forces with Bristow Group to establish eVTOL wet lease focused on VX4 operated by Bristol for flights by Vertical’s customers.
Safran Landing Systems
With aircraft landing every second on SLS landing gear, Safran preparing new technologies, including lighter more reliable landing gear and main gear electric taxi actuators replacing use of engines while on ground.
Airbus Global Market 2025
Airbus forecast 43,400 new passenger and freighter aircraft deliveries over next 20 years, including 34,250 single-aisles and 9.170 dual-aisles, for global in-service fleet of 49,000+ aircraft by 2044.
Embraer Market Outlook 2025
In sub-150 seat market, Embraer estimates 10,500 orders for 8,710 new regional jets and 1,780 regional props through 2044, projecting jet deliveries 2,680 US, 1,990 EU/CIS, 1,500 CN and prop deliveries 640 AsiaPac, 280 NorthAmer, 260 EU/CIS.
Airfreight capacity shift
Airfreight capacity shifting from East Asia to Europe instead of to North America, due to disruption in China-US corridor and Red Sea along with rise demand between NE Asia and Europe.
Airbus new single-aisle
Airbus in pre-project mode for new single-aisle jet by end of decade, focused on bulk of market - A321 sub-family, while stretched A220 takes over space occupied by A319 A320.
First hydrogen turbine
Turbotech reports delivery of first viable hydrogen-fuelled turbine engine for small-scale passenger aircraft, VTOLs and drones, with support from Ansys simulation platform.
Apple digital passport
Apple added ID feature to Wallet in iPhone and Apple Watch enabling access to new digital passport for use on domestic flights.
Maeve hybrid-electric aircraft
MAEVE developing 76-100 seat aircraft, powered by PWC unducted rotor hybrid-electric engines, with operating specs aimed to compete directly with Embraer E175 E1.
Narrowbody RR UltraFan
Rolls-Royce intends by 2028 to run two versions of renewed geared-fan demo engine – UltraFan 80 for widebodies and UltraFan 30 for narrowbodies – with flight tests to follow by end of decade.
PRM accessibility in air travel
Air4All Systems developing wheelchair certificated for flight and capable of integrating into or replacing existing airline seat, else locking into allocated seat space.
AI addressing airlines
AI addressing airline pre-flight planning, gate turnaround, post-flight operations, by optimizing resource allocation, enhancing decision making, and predicting disruptions.
IATA One Record standard
IATA’s One Record proposes standard single record of shipment using common model capable of sharing via API with related cargo industry service providers.
Southwest Airlines shift
Dominant US point to point Southwest Airlines evolving into hybrid network carrier by adding hub connections to boost passenger flows and increase aircraft utilization versus capturing max RPM value.
Airline and train intermodal
Florida’s rail system Brightline and JetBlue to offer intermodal connections, like Germany’s Deutsche Bahn with Star Alliance and Eurostar with SkyTeam.
Airlline passenger compensation
IATA expresses need for pro-passenger regulations to address airport, ATC, soveriegn caused events resulting in airline actions such as denied boarding, flight delays, flight changes or cancellations.
AI borescope inspections
MROs, particularly with engine capability, investing in AI borescope inspections, as significant predictive maintenance improvement.
Standing seat not soon
Aviointeriors' Skyrider airline seat conceptual prototype meant as provocative design innovation maximizing airplane space and ergonomics, not part of official lineup.
Hypersonic rocket engine
Ursa Major Technologies' Hadley liquid rocket engines now twice accelerated Stratolaunch’s experimental Talon-A uncrewed aircraft to Mach 5 hypersonic flight.
Ocean rate surge
According to Xeneta, mid-high average spot rates paid by shippers from Far East to US East Coast surged by astonishing 88%, reflecting willingness of shippers to incur higher costs to ensure movement of goods during reciprocal tariff pause.
Airline Developments
| Airline | Event | Action | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Jordanian Airlines | Intent | New model B789 | 2026 Q1 Q2 |
| UniWorld Air Cargo | Fleet | Added model B734F | 2025 May 30 |
| Plus Ultra | Align | Added model A333 | 2025 Jun |
| Aeroflot Russian Airlines | Intent | New model MC23 | 2026-2030 |
| Asiana Airlines | Intent | New owner cargo division Air Incheon | 2025 Jul 31 |
| GOL | Status | Emerged from Bankruptcy | 2025 Jun |
| ANA All Nippon Airways | Intent | New model E290 | 2028 Q2 |
| FlyErbil | Intent | Start Flying A320 | 2025 July |
| Ascend Airways Malaysia | Intent | Launch Operations | 2025 Q4 |
| Ascend Airways Malaysia | Intent | New model B738F | 2025 Q3 |
| Etihad | Align | Added capacity WGN B744F | 2025 Jun |
| Mont Gabaon Airlines | Intent | New model E145 | 2025 Jun |
| Azul Brazilian Airlines | Intent | Add capacity HFY A332 | 2025 Jun |
| Leaf | Align | Added model A343 | 2025 Jun |
| Croatia Airlines | Intent | New model A221 | 2025 Q3 |
| BBN Airlines Indonesia | Align | Removed model B738F | 2025 Mar 13 |
| Falcon Aviation Services | Align | Added model E135BJ | 2025 May 14 |
| Daallo Airlines Emirates | Align | Added model DH84 | 2025 May 31 |
| Camair-Co | Align | Added capacity KEM CRJ9 | 2025 Jun 03 |
| Awesome Cargo | Align | Added configuration A332 P2F | 2025 Jun |
| Advantage Air Travel | Align | Added model AT72F | 2025 Jun 6 |
| Jetstar Asia Airways | Intent | Cease Operations | 2025 Q3 |
| Play Iceland | Intent | Close license Icelandic AOC | 2025 |
| Skyway Airlines | Intent | Add capacity B734F | 2025 Q3 |
| LIAT 20 | Intent | New model B777 | 2025 |
| Air India | Align | Destroyed B788 Dreamliner at Ahmedabad | 2025 Jun |
| AirKenya | Align | Added model DH82 | 2025 Apr 28 |
| Piedmont Airlines | Intent | New model E175 | 2028 Q1 |
| Fox Aviation | Align | Added model E135 BJ | 2025 Apr 10 |
| Fox Aviation | Status | New airline Active | 2020 |
| Silver Airways | Status | Ceased Operations | 2025 Jun |
| Silver Airways | Fleet | Removed model AT76 | 2025 Jun |
| Silver Airways | Fleet | Removed model AT46 | 2025 Jun |
| Vision Air | Fleet | Added model B737 | 2025 Jun |
Fleet Placements
| Lessor | Lessee | Model | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Aviation | Aus Air Cargo | B767-300 | Start |
| Avion Express Malta | SunExpress Turkiye | A320ceo | Start |
| Batik Air Malaysia | flynas | B737-8 | Start |
| Cargo Air | EAT Leipzig | B737-800 | Finish |
| CemAir | Camair-Co | CRJ900 | Start |
| CityJet | Lufthansa CityLine | CRJ1000 | Finish |
| CityJet | SAS Scandinavian Airlines | CRJ900 | Finish |
| Dan Air | Hello Jets | A320ceo | Finish |
| DAT Danish Air Transport | Air Montenegro | A320ceo | Finish |
| DAT Danish Air Transport | Arkia Israeli Airlines | A320ceo | Finish |
| DAT Danish Air Transport | Finnair | A320ceo | Start |
| Electra Airways | Arkia Israeli Airlines | A320ceo | Finish |
| Flyyo | Arkia Israeli Airlines | A320ceo | Finish |
| Flyyo | Israir Airlines | A320ceo | Start |
| German Airways | KLM Cityhopper | E190 | Start |
| GetJet Airlines Lithuania | Airhub Airlines | A320ceo | Start |
| GetJet Airlines Lithuania | FreeBird Airlines Europe | A320ceo | Start |
| GetJet Airlines Lithuania | SkyUp Europe | A320ceo | Start |
| GetJet Airlines Lithuania | Wizz Air Malta | B737-800 | Finish |
| GullivAir | Arkia Israeli Airlines | A330-200 | Finish |
| GullivAir | Arkia Israeli Airlines | A330-200 | Start |
| Hello Jets | Israir Airlines | A320ceo | Finish |
| Hi Fly Malta | Universal Sky Carrier | A330-200 | Start |
| KlasJet | El Al Israel Airlines | B737-800 | Finish |
| Malta MedAir | Tarom | A320ceo | Start |
| Play Europe | SkyUp Europe | A320neo | Start |
| Privilege Style | Nouvelair Tunisie | A321ceo | Start |
| Smartlynx Airlines Latvia | HiSky Europe | A321ceo | Start |
| Smartlynx Airlines Latvia | Smartwings Czechia | A320ceo | Start |
| Smartlynx Airlines Latvia | Smartwings Czechia | A320ceo | Start |
| SmartLynx Estonia | Royal Air Maroc | A320ceo | Finish |
| Western Global Airlines | Etihad | B747-400 | Finish |
Industry Events
| Event | City | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACI Europe Annual Congress & General Assembly 2025 | Athens | 2025 Jun 18 | 2025 Jun 20 |
| FligthGloal - How AI impact crew planning and Operation 2025 | Sutton | 2025 Jun 26 | 2025 Jun 26 |
| IATA Slot Conference 156th 2025 | Vancouver | 2025 Jun 17 | 2025 Jun 19 |
| IATA Unlocking Efficiency: TACT Air Cargo Solution for Smarter Cargo Operations 2025 | Montreal QB | 2025 Jun 25 | 2025 Jun 25 |
| IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa 2025 | Dakar | 2025 Jul 08 | 2025 Jul 09 |
| IBA The Orders, Outcomes & Outlook 2025 | Paris | 2025 Jun 24 | 2025 Jun 25 |
| ICAO - Facilitation Regional Forum 2025 | Ulaanbaatar | 2025 Jul 07 | 2025 Jul 08 |
| ISTAT Hub at Paris Air Show | Paris | 2025 Jun 16 | 2025 Jun 18 |
| Paris Air Show | Paris | 2025 Jun 16 | 2025 Jun 22 |
| The Aerospace Alliance Reception Prior to the Paris Air Show 2025 | Paris | 2025 Jun 15 | 2025 Jun 15 |
Air Transport Profile
Fleets: THY Turkish Airlines B777-300
Air Transport Profiles & Aviation Industry Activities
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