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Lufthansa Group today reported 824 million euros ($953 million) in revenue for the third quarter for its Logistics segment, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, up 5.4% year over year.   “This result was primarily volume driven, with chargeable weight up by 11% in Q3 compared to the previous year,” Chief Financial Officer Till Streichert said on today’s earnings call.   “The volume increase was also a result […] source

Public Service Broadcasting’s The Last Flight tells Amelia Earhart’s story through her diary entries, backed by masterfully composed instrumentation, and they’re touring Europe and North America this year. “I was always dreaming,” opens the lead track of the same name. A melancholic piece that builds to an enormous crescendo of strings as, in the background, actor Kate Graham provides a voice for Amelia Earhart’s own writings. She describes her passion for flight, her determination to take to the skies. “Everyone has oceans to fly if they have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe. But what do dreams…

Lufthansa is facing a lawsuit in which it’s being accused of outing a gay couple to the Saudi Arabian government, due to the indiscretion of a manager for the airline, who also reportedly demeaned the couple. This is quite a wild story, and based on the allegations, it sure seems like they have a point (thanks to an OMAAT reader who is a lawyer for bringing this to my attention)… Lufthansa manager in Riyadh accused of indiscretion This incident involves a gay couple, with one man being a United States citizen, and one man being a Saudi Arabian citizen. The…

Lufthansa is the proud owner of no less than 19 of the world’s fastest commercial aircraft. The jet in question is the legendary Boeing 747, but not just any 747, the final edition to roll off the assembly line before it shuttered in 2023. That jet is the 747-8I (“I” for “Intercontinental” which denotes the passenger variant), which flies at a cruising speed of 659 miles per hour (1,061 kilometers per hour). There are other operators still flying the venerable 747, like Korean Air and Air China, but Lufthansa was the launch customer for the last and best iteration of…

The application of artificial intelligence within the freighter industry is gaining momentum among stakeholders. AI will both aid and alter the e-commerce sector, providing the ability to evaluate carrier routing and market trajectory through a different lens, ATSG Chief Commercial Officer Todd France said last week during the opening panel at Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 […] source

China’s next-generation trainer, built by HAIG, finally emerged and performed its maiden flight. After much anticipation, China’s next-generation trainer and light combat aircraft conducted its maiden flight on Oct. 28, 2025. The aircraft was photographed both on the ground and in the air, still wearing a yellow primer coating and carrying no visible serials. The JL-XX The new aircraft is developed by HAIG (Hongdu Aviation Industry Group), based in Nanchang, which is known for developing the CJ-6, JL-8, and JL-10 trainers for the PLA (People’s Liberation Army). The jet’s designation has not yet been officially announced, and thus is referred…

Ascend Airways Malaysia has obtained its AOC, joining six other jet freighter operators in the country. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia granted the new carrier’s AOC and air service permit today, Ascend and parent Avia Solutions Group told Cargo Facts. Ascend intends to begin revenue operations with its 2004-vintage 737-800SF (33813, ex-AirExplore) in November, […] source

While I’m not convinced that anything will come of this, Marriott’s CEO has just made some eyebrow-raising comments about an area where the company sees an opportunity. I’m skeptical that this will actually happen, but who knows… Marriott “talking” about opening airport lounges Today (Thursday, October 30, 2025), Skift CEO Rafat Ali had a discussion with Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano in Abu Dhabi, addressing a variety of topics. One of the more interesting things to come up was regarding Marriott considering opening its own branded airport lounges. Discussing the topic, Capuano said the following: “I had my senior leadership strategy…

Flying across the Atlantic in economy no longer means sacrificing comfort. Many major airlines have made significant investments in seat design, inflight amenities, and overall service quality. Travelers can now enjoy value without compromising rest. This list highlights the best economy experiences based on legroom, seat comfort, and entertainment. Each option reflects verified upgrades and consistent passenger feedback. Whether on short overnight flights or extended transatlantic journeys, these airlines provide practical layouts and thoughtful features that make sitting for hours more manageable. Travelers can plan with confidence knowing each airline delivers consistent comfort and reliable service throughout the flight. All…

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Avro Lancaster has flown to Duxford to begin a planned period of maintenance that will see it miss the 2026 display season. Avro Lancaster PA474 was built in 1945 and delivered too late to see use in the Second World War, but has established itself since 1973 as the heart of the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). The aircraft, also known as ‘The City of Lincoln’, is a regular centrepiece for national flypasts over London and performs at airshows across the UK during each year’s summer display season – usually…