Caribbean Airlines confirmed (03-Dec-2025) plans to discontinue all services to Tortola and San Juan (Puerto Rico) from 10-Jan-2026 following "comprehensive evaluations of route performance and resource deployment". Additionally, the carrier will restructure its Barbados hub from Feb-2026, with aircraft and crew positioned in Barbados to transition to operate from Trinidad. [more - original PR]
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4-Dec-2025 10:56 AM
Airbus cuts commercial aircraft delivery guidance to around 790 aircraft for 2025
Airbus updated (03-Dec-2025) its commercial aircraft delivery guidance for 2025 in response to "a recent supplier quality issue on fuselage panels impacting its A320 Family delivery flow". The company now targets around 790 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2025, down from its previous target of around 850. Airbus maintained its 2025 financial guidance for adjusted EBIT of approximately EUR7 billion and free cash flow before customer financing of approximately EUR4.5 billion. The panel issue required inspections on 628 aircraft, of which 168 have been delivered to customers and 460 are in production or final assembly. [more - original PR] [more - Aviation Week]
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Airbus previously targeted around 820 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2025, maintaining financial guidance for adjusted EBIT of approximately EUR7 billion and free cash flow before customer financing of approximately EUR4.5 billion, assuming no further disruptions to global trade, supply chain, or internal operations. The revised guidance also included preliminary impacts from the integration of certain Spirit AeroSystems work packages, with an assumed closing in 4Q20251 2.
Air France-KLM launched (02-Dec-2025) a new app feature enabling customers connecting at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to receive personalised updates throughout their journey, including arrival and departure gates, estimated walking times, and clear directions to passport control and security checkpoints. The Air France and KLM apps now also provide alerts for tight or missed connections and sudden gate changes. [more - original PR]
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Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP recently introduced the 'short connection pass' as part of the 'Connect France' initiative at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, aimed at improving passenger journeys and airport competitiveness, including streamlined connections and enhanced terminal navigation. The initiative also involved plans for terminal renaming and increased use of aerobridges, with implementation of these measures commencing from Jun-20251 2.
Austrian Airlines launched (02-Dec-2025) five times weekly Vienna-Dubai International service with A320neo equipment. The service will be operated for a trial period until Mar-2026. [more - original PR]
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Austrian Airlines previously suspended its Vienna-Dubai service in Sep-2015 due to overcapacity and intense price competition, with Emirates also operating on the route at that time1. Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann noted the current move leverages otherwise idle aircraft during the winter and acknowledged the strong competition on the route2. Emirates has continued to serve the Dubai-Vienna market with high-capacity aircraft3.
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3-Dec-2025 12:47 PM
TAP Air Portugal introduces premium economy class on long-haul routes from summer 2026
TAP Air Portugal announced (02-Dec-2025) plans to launch a new premium economy class cabin from summer 2026. The new cabin will be available on long-haul services aboard the carrier's A330 and A321LR fleets, featuring 12 neighbour-free seats located right after business class, arranged in a configuration of four seats per row. The new premium class includes premium check-in, priority baggage, fast track security, priority boarding, enhanced service onboard, bonus miles, and flexible rebooking and refund conditions. [more - original PR]
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TAP Air Portugal previously introduced Bluetooth entertainment capability on 19 A330neo and 13 A321LR aircraft in its long haul fleet, but this functionality was not available on three A330ceo aircraft in the same segment1. It had also launched premium economy on medium haul services, providing extra legroom, front row seating, and enhanced meal options2.
LEVEL commenced (02-Dec-2025) operations under its own IATA code "LL" on 01-Dec-2025. The carrier obtained its air operator's certificate in Dec-2024 and operational permits for services to Argentina, Chile and the US in 2025. LEVEL holds a 16% share of the long-haul market at Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport. [more - original PR - Spanish]
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LEVEL completed its transition to an autonomous airline with its own air operator's certificate and operating licence in Dec-2024, enabling it to manage its own operations and results independently within IAG. The certification process included obtaining permits for services to Argentina, Chile and the US, and the airline began operating under its own IATA code 'LL' after finalising these procedures in 20251 2.
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1-Dec-2025 12:52 PM
South Pacific airlines report impacts from A320 Family ELAC software issue
Solomon Airlines, via its official Facebook account, announced (30-Nov-2025) its A320 fleet has undergone an inspection and is cleared to continue operating, following an emergency airworthiness directive issued by EASA regarding a software issue impacting the elevator aileron computer (ELAC) on the aircraft series (ABC/RNZ, 30-Nov-2025). Jetstar Airways confirmed 34 of its 86 A320 aircraft were impacted by the issue, resulting in the cancellation of approximately 90 flights. Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia reported no service disruptions. Air New Zealand chief safety and risk officer Nathan McGraw reported 27 flight cancellations, with the carrier expecting no "ongoing impact" after resuming regular operations from 30-Nov-2025. [more - Aviation Week]
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Philippine Airlines, AirAsia Aviation Group, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air also confirmed compliance with the EASA and Airbus software directive for A320 aircraft, with all required updates or rollbacks completed and normal operations resumed for affected carriers in Southeast Asia1.
25-Nov-2025 4:10 PM
SNPVAC: Flight cancellations are expected on 11-Dec-2025 due to strike
Portugal's National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) reportedly plans to join a general strike over proposed labour law reforms on 11-Dec-2025 (Reuters, 25-Nov-2025). SNPVAC president Ricardo Penarróias stated: "Most flights at Portuguese airports will be grounded, with only minimum services running".
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SNPVAC has a history of initiating strike actions in Portugal, recently calling for SATA Air Açores cabin crew to strike in July 2025, demanding salary increases and better working conditions1. Additionally, unions have targeted peak travel periods, as seen with Portway employees being called to strike over the 2024/25 Christmas and New Year period2.
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