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As the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly meets from September 23 to October 3, 2025, in Montreal, one of the most closely watched issues will be a proposal from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to raise the retirement age for airline pilots from 65 to 67.  IATA put the idea forward in a working paper submitted in late August. The group argues that health data and medical advances support what it calls a “cautious but reasonable step consistent with safety”.  The association says that any crew with a pilot over 65 should also include another pilot under…

MANILA, Philippines — China criticized the U.S. Army’s move to deploy the Typhon missile launcher in Japan this week, warning it increases the risk of military confrontation and undermines regional security interests.The reaction comes after the U.S. Army officially unveiled the mid-range missile system in Japan during annual bilateral exercise Resolute Dragon. This year’s iteration is the largest to date, with more than 19,000 American and Japanese troops.Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing on Tuesday that the Asian deployment of the launchers “undermines the legitimate security interests of other countries, fuels the risk of a regional…

Lufthansa offers its first class passengers collectible rubber ducks. This is kind of fascinating, since rubber ducks aren’t typically something you’d associate with premium air travel. I’ve talked about these rubber ducks many times in passing on the blog, and would like to discuss them in a bit more detail in this post. What’s the story with Lufthansa’s rubber ducks? What’s the backstory, and where and how can you get them? Let’s dig in… What’s the history of Lufthansa rubber ducks? Lufthansa’s first class rubber ducks date back over 20 years, to 2004, when the First Class Terminal Frankfurt opened.…

The British government announced its intention to join NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry following continued incursions of Russian drones in NATO airspace. Royal Air Force Typhoons will deploy as a part of Operation Eastern Sentry to monitor and defend the skies of NATO’s eastern flank. These aircraft will operate directly from RAF Coningsby in the UK, utilising tanker support from RAF Voyagers to enable the long flight times to Poland and back. Here they will join a multi-national contingent of aircraft from across NATO partners to stop further Russian incursion over NATO territory. This deployment comes a few days following the…

In recent years, American Airlines has pushed the boundaries of long-haul travel, using its fleet of Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners to connect far-flung corners of the globe more comfortably and efficiently than ever before. The airline’s longest 787‑9 routes not only showcase the technological advances of modern aviation, in fuel efficiency, range, and passenger comfort, but also reflect shifting priorities in international air travel, expanding direct connectivity, seasonal demand, and premium service. From the new record breaker between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportand Brisbane Airportto seasonal hops over the Pacific, these routes map a changing global network that stretches the physical and…

For airlines today, volatility has become a default setting. Trade routes keep shifting. Rates won’t stabilize. Passenger and cargo demand zigzag between lanes. Ecommerce booms, then pivots. Tariffs change on a daily basis. In short – it’s getting harder to fly a predictable P&L. That was a recurring theme at WCS this April  –  and one I explored in even greater depth during a recent webinar on Contending with Trade Volatility. Here’s what was discussed – and why it matters as airlines plan their next moves. But first, the context. The Market Moves Faster Than Your Spreadsheets During the session,…

Air India has chosen software solutions provider Revenue Technology Services to provide AI and machine learning-powered platforms for its cargo revenue management and pricing operations. The carrier will deploy Dallas-based Revenue Technology Services’ (RTS) Velocity system, designed to enhance demand forecasting, automate overbooking decisions, and optimize revenue across routes and customer segments, according to a […] source

By Scott Hamilton Sept. 10, 2025, © Leeham News: The sequel to my book Air Wars, The Global Combat Between Airbus and Boeing, published today on Amazon (US and selected international markets, including France, the UK, Germany, Japan and elsewhere). The Rise and Fall of Boeing And The Way Back recounts Boeing’s rise to dominance over the piston airliner era of Douglas Aircraft Co. and Lockheed as the modern jet age began in 1958. Boeing captured more than 60% of the market against Douglas and its corporate successor, the McDonnell Douglas Corp. (MDC). Europe’s upstart, Airbus Industries overtook MDC and…

REGISTRATION is now OPEN! EASA’s Annual Safety Conference 2025 will take place as an in-person event in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 12-13. The theme for the conference is “Aviate-Navigate-Communicate – Safety Today, Safety Cross-Domain, Safety Tomorrow”. The event is being held in conjunction with Denmark’s EU presidency and in cooperation with the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority. This year, the conference will focus on key issues that we see as threatening aviation safety today. High-level speakers from all aviation domains and aviation authorities will come together to agree on the main current threats and the best ways to focus on…

The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced that can earn you bonus points on a JetBlue purchase, and it has the potential to be a great deal.Spend $250+ with JetBlue, earn 5K bonus pointsA new targeted Amex Offers deal has just been rolled out, which offers 5,000 Membership Rewards bonus points when you spend $250+ on a JetBlue flight. Registration is required by September 30, 2025, and this is valid for purchases through October 18, 2025. Note that this offer seems…