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China Airlines announced (09-Jul-2025) plans to offer free inflight WiFi connectivity to all passengers travelling on the airline's Boeing 777s, A350s and A321neos, commencing 01-Aug-2025. [more - original PR]

Background ✨

Several Asian airlines have recently announced or launched complimentary inflight WiFi, including Cathay Pacific across its entire fleet from Aug-20251, EVA Air for business class and frequent flyers from 01-Jul-20252, and All Nippon Airways on both domestic and select international flights from 13-Jun-20253. These moves reflect a broader regional trend toward expanding free connectivity for passengers.

Qantas Airways and Air France-KLM expanded (10-Jul-2025) an existing partnership to improve air connectivity between Australia and Europe. Details include:

Virgin Atlantic Airways announced (08-Jul-2025) the following updates to its fleet and product offering:

  • Following completion of a USD17 billion fleet transformation, the carrier will operate a mixed fleet of 45 next generation, fuel efficient aircraft: 19 A330-900s, 12 A350-100s and 14 Boeing 787-9s, with an average age of under seven years.
    • The 787-9s will undergo a full cabin re-design, offering 44 Upper Class and 56 Premium seats, including eight Retreat Suites in Upper Class. The economy cabin will reduce from 192 to 127 seats. The roll-out is scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2030;
    • From 3Q2026, 10 A330neos will be delivered configured with increased premium cabins, with 48 Upper Class, 56 Premium and 128 economy seats, including four additional Retreat Suites in Upper Class for a total of six;
  • Introduction of 'Fantastic Flying Club' recognition for guests with multi-year loyalty who may not travel enough for tier status progression;
  • Deployment of free, streaming-quality unlimited WiFi throughout its fleet using Starlink technology, with roll-out scheduled to take place from 3Q2026 and be completed by the end of 2027;
  • Introduction of a new 'World of Virgin Atlantic in your Pocket' mobile app from Dec-2025, integrating both airline and holiday journeys into one platform;
  • Partnership with OpenAI and Tomoro.ai to create a digital concierge featuring an integrated advanced voice mode;
  • Partnership with Joby Aviation announced in Mar-2025, supporting electric air taxi services across the UK by the end of 2030;
  • Investing in Virgin Atlantic Clubhouses. Following the opening at Los Angeles International Airport in Mar-2025, the carrier plans to open refurbished clubhouses at London Heathrow Airport and New York John F Kennedy International Airport;
  • The carrier recently launched 10 signature food and beverage creations;
  • Partnership with Votary to provide skincare product on board from the beginning of 2026. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]

Background ✨

Virgin Atlantic placed a firm order for seven additional A330-900neo aircraft, bringing its total fleet commitment for the type to 19, with deliveries scheduled from 2027. It also extended leases on seven Boeing 787-9s, aiming to operate 45 next generation aircraft by 2028 with an average age of 6.4 years. CEO Shai Weiss highlighted the environmental benefits of operating a younger, more efficient fleet1.

Boeing, via its official website, reported (08-Jul-2025) the following commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for Jun-2025:

Background ✨

Boeing's Jun-2025 gross orders were significantly lower than in May-2025, when it recorded 303 aircraft orders, driven by large orders from Qatar Airways and unidentified customers. Deliveries in Jun-2025 rose to 57, up from 44 in May-2025, continuing a recent upward trend in monthly production output following a dip earlier in 20251. Airbus reported 203 gross orders and 62 deliveries in Jun-20252.

Boeing reported (08-Jul-2025) the following commercial aircraft deliveries:

Background ✨

Boeing's 2Q2025 deliveries brought its 1H2025 total to 280 commercial aircraft, compared to 130 in 1Q2025. This followed 348 deliveries in 2024, with 265 being 737s. The company delivered 83 and 92 aircraft in 1Q and 2Q2024 respectively, with 1H2024 deliveries totalling 175 aircraft, highlighting a notable increase in 2025 output so far1 2 3 4.

Airbus reported (08-Jul-2025) the following commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for Jun-2025:

Background ✨

Airbus recorded 51 deliveries and no gross orders in May-2025, following 56 deliveries and 11 gross orders in Apr-2025. In Mar-2025, it reported 71 deliveries and 211 gross orders, including large commitments from lessors and undisclosed customers. Recent months have shown fluctuating order activity, with significant increases in gross orders in both Mar-2025 and Jun-2025 compared to the preceding months1 2 3.

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Airbus reported (08-Jul-2025) the following commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for Jun-2025:

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Airbus recorded 51 deliveries and no gross orders in May-2025, following 56 deliveries and 11 gross orders in Apr-2025. In Mar-2025, it reported 71 deliveries and 211 gross orders, including large commitments from lessors and undisclosed customers. Recent months have shown fluctuating order activity, with significant increases in gross orders in both Mar-2025 and Jun-2025 compared to the preceding months1 2 3.

Unite the Union confirmed (04-Jul-2025) approximately 450 workers at Glasgow Airport are "on course" for strike action in summer 2025, owing to pay and working conditions disputes with the airport, Swissport and ICTS. Unite confirmed a dispute involving 300 staff serving Menzies Aviation at the airport has been resolved following an improved pay deal. Unite also confirmed a similar agreement covering 50 Falck firefighters. [more - original PR]

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