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The introduction of Lufthansa’s new Allegris cabin concept hasn’t been without drama, to put it mildly. Right now, Lufthansa’s biggest issue is with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are ready to fly, with one major problem — most of the business class seats haven’t yet been certified by regulators. There’s now an interesting update, as the first Dreamliners with Allegris cabins are expected to enter long haul service next week, with what might just be the most exclusive business class cabin on any global airline. Lufthansa’s 787 business class certification issues In 2024, we saw Lufthansa introduce its new…

Spirit Airlines has negotiated a new agreement with lessor AerCap to reject leases on 27 AerCap aircraft, which will help lower operating costs as the airline aims to cut debt and stabilize its finances as it goes through Chapter 11 restructuring.  At a hearing before the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on September 30, 2025, the airline reported “significant progress” in its Chapter 11 restructuring.   As part of its restructuring plan, the company negotiated a multi-tranche debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing facility of up to $475 million from its existing bondholders. The airline said that this…

In September 2024, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced plans to reintroduce business class on intra-Europe flights, replacing the carrier’s quirky SAS Plus product. Today’s an exciting day on that front, as this product is available for flights effective immediately. SAS Business replaces SAS Plus on regional flightsAs of October 1, 2025, SAS is once again offering business class on intra-Europe flights operated by regional aircraft, branded as SAS Business. When traveling in this cabin on short haul flights, guests can expect the following:A new food & beverage concept with a more premium and flexible dining experience, including reusable premium tablewareA section…

In a widely anticipated move, British Airways has added its next US route: London Heathrow to St. Louis. It is exactly the kind of thin, long service that the Boeing 787 was designed for. Even before this announcement, BA was planning an average of 50 daily flights to the US next summer, which was already a record. St. Louis has had scheduled flights to London on various occasions. For example, American Airlines served London Gatwick until 2003, with this route inherited from TWA due to its then-hub. British Caledonian flew to St. Louis in the 1980s, which was partly to…

Joby Aviation has performed a demonstration flight of its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in front of crowds at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai in Japan.  On September 30, 2025, in partnership with ANA, Joby’s S4 aircraft successfully completed a vertical takeoff, followed by full transition to wingborne flight and a vertical landing.  The moment marked the first time that an eVTOL aircraft has flown at a world expo and was designed to give the Japanese public their first taste of air taxi flight.   Painted in an ANA livery, the Joby eVTOL aircraft is scheduled to conduct more than…

Forecasting air cargo demand has never been more challenging or more critical. Airlines, lessors, integrators, and forwarders are navigating a mix of economic cycles, supply chain shocks, and structural shifts like trade wars. The old rules of thumb — such as GDP growth equals cargo growth — no longer provide enough precision for decision-making. Instead, […] source

The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for October 2025, offering discounted short haul and long haul awards for travel over the coming months. There are quite a few destinations bookable with this promotion, including several in the Americas. The catch is that premium cabin options are limited. Let’s go over the details, as there’s potentially value to be had. I’m a big fan of the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program, especially for long haul premium cabin redemptions. Not only does Flying Blue largely have attractive award pricing for business class travel, but…

The Boeing 777 family is known for its industry-leading flight deck that has proven popular among airlines, pilots, and aviation thought leaders. In 1993, the flight deck received the Industrial Design Excellence Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. This was the second time that an aircraft had been recognized by the prestigious organization. The first time was for the 777’s passenger cabin in 1992. Along with its clear strengths, the original 777 flight deck was also designed to have ample room for improvement. That has meant that the flight deck has been developed to incorporate the latest technology…

Dubai-based megacarrier Emirates has enacted its power bank on board ban, first proposed earlier in 2025. Under the new rules, which came into effect on October 1, 2025, using any kind of power bank is prohibited on board all Emirates flights. The move comes after a string of airlines have already brought in their own bans, which have been expedited following an increasing number of incidents where power banks have either been suspected of, or actually caused, onboard fires. A power bank (sometimes referred to as a battery pack or external power source) is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed…

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Two Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters have flown from Australia to New Zealand on a two-day, record-breaking journey for the aircraft, which each carried two 1,100lb external fuel tanks, according to the service.The aircraft flew from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, near Brisbane, via Norfolk Island, to RNZAF Base Auckland, a distance of 1,765 miles over water. The longest leg of the trip, 660 miles, took around four and a half hours.Both of the 3 Squadron aircraft landed safely home at RNZAF Base Ohakea Sept. 30.The flight broke the RNZAF NH90s’ previous over-water…