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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]

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]

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 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.

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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CAPA - Centre for Aviation, in a report entitled: 'Huge expansion will consolidate Bogotá Airport's position as the busiest in Latin America', stated (22-Apr-2025) plans for Bogotá El Dorado International Airport's large scale expansion project come after it eclipsed GRU Airport São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport and Mexico City Juarez International Airport to become Latin America's busiest airport in 2024. The project will include expansion of the terminal by 118% and extension of the north runway to 4600m. A project to build a second airport in the city, first proposed in 2018, remains in the planning stage, with no evidence of imminent progress. [more - CAPA Analysis]

Malaysia Airlines Group reported (17-Apr-2025) its third consecutive year of positive operating profit at MYR113million (USD25.6 million) for 2024, and net profit after interest and tax of MYR54 million (USD12.2 million). The carrier reported EBITDA of MYR788 million (USD178.8 million), despite "operational headwinds", including proactive network cuts in 4Q2024, which reduced capacity by 18% year-on-year. The capacity cuts, driven by supply chain disruptions which extended maintenance times and delays in new aircraft delivery, were implemented during a "traditionally strong quarter", impacting the group's full year revenue, which stood at MYR13,679 million (USD3.1 billion), a "marginal" 1% decrease on the back of a 6% increase in available seat kilometres. Passenger traffic remained "robust" in the premium segment, with stronger passenger load factors for both passenger and cargo segments. The group also expanded its international network through new routes and partnerships. [more - original PR]

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