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Aviation News 13 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

Breeze CEO warns startups face tighter U.S. skies as new rewards tiers near

Breeze CEO warns startups face tighter U.S. skies as new rewards tiers near

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 09:16 ET Breeze Airways CEO David Neeleman warned that startup airlines are facing a tighter squeeze in the U.S. market, even as his carrier keeps expanding its route map, a Red94 report published on Sunday said. Red94 The timing matters as Breeze heads into 2026 with a revamped loyalty program, one of the biggest levers airlines use to keep customers coming back. Breeze’s updated program rules show its new tier benefits take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. FlyBreeze+1 Neeleman has argued that newer carriers cannot easily go head-to-head with the biggest U.S. airlines, which have
29 December 2025
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Navi Mumbai International Airport Hits Nearly 10,000 Passengers in Two Days: First Flights, Early Glitches, and What Changes Next for Mumbai Flyers

Navi Mumbai International Airport Hits Nearly 10,000 Passengers in Two Days: First Flights, Early Glitches, and What Changes Next for Mumbai Flyers

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has begun its commercial journey with a strong early turnout, handling nearly 10,000 passengers across its first two days of scheduled operations—a signal that Mumbai’s long-awaited second airport is already attracting demand from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). www.ndtv.com+1 According to figures shared by airport authorities and reported by multiple outlets, NMIA processed 4,922 passengers on December 25 (its first day of passenger operations) and 5,028 passengers on December 26, bringing the total to just under the 10,000 mark. www.ndtv.com+1 But the opening week is also revealing the reality of a phased airport launch: some
27 December 2025
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Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah Flights as Turkey Lifts Airspace Ban, Giving Sabiha Gökçen a Year-End Route Boost

Pegasus Resumes Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah Flights as Turkey Lifts Airspace Ban, Giving Sabiha Gökçen a Year-End Route Boost

Pegasus Airlines has restarted direct flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah (Süleymaniye) in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, restoring a key air link that had been disrupted for more than two years and giving Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) what local aviation outlets are calling its “last route opening of the year.” Kurdistan24 – کوردستان 24+2HavaSosyalMedya+2 The resumption is more than a new line on a departure board. It comes after Türkiye lifted restrictions affecting Sulaymaniyah International Airport, a move that has triggered the return of multiple Turkish carriers and raised expectations of renewed business, family, and tourism travel between Istanbul and
27 December 2025
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Avelo Airlines Launches Wilmington-to-Punta Cana Flights, Giving ILM Its First International Route as Dominican Republic Tourism Surges

Avelo Airlines Launches Wilmington-to-Punta Cana Flights, Giving ILM Its First International Route as Dominican Republic Tourism Surges

Wilmington, North Carolina, now has something it has never had before: scheduled, commercial international air service. Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has launched nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)—a milestone route that airport officials say is both a symbolic “first” and a practical test of how much international demand exists in coastal North Carolina. PR Newswire+2AirlineGeeks.com+2 The timing is hard to ignore. AAA forecasts a record 122.4 million Americans will travel 50+ miles during the year-end holiday travel period (Dec. 20–Jan. 1), and Punta Cana ranks among the top international destinations in AAA’s booking
27 December 2025
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Emirates Adds Two Extra Daily Airbus A380 Flights to London Gatwick for Winter 2026/27 as Dubai “Air Hotel” Hoax Unravels

Emirates Adds Two Extra Daily Airbus A380 Flights to London Gatwick for Winter 2026/27 as Dubai “Air Hotel” Hoax Unravels

On December 25, 2025, Emirates found itself trending for two very different reasons: a major capacity play at London Gatwick using the Airbus A380, and a viral “Dubai Air Hotel” concept video that the airline says was AI-made fiction rather than a real-world project. The common thread is unmistakable—the A380 still moves the needle, whether it’s on airport departure boards or across social feeds. But the day’s headlines also underline a new reality for aviation brands: while schedules and aircraft swaps are scrutinized in real time, AI-generated visuals can trigger global “news” cycles just as fast. Emirates’ Gatwick move: three
26 December 2025
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Pegasus Airlines Becomes Chelsea FC’s Official Airline Partner in Global Multi-Year Deal

Pegasus Airlines Becomes Chelsea FC’s Official Airline Partner in Global Multi-Year Deal

Chelsea Football Club and Turkey-based Pegasus Airlines announced a new global, multi-year partnership on December 23, 2025, naming Pegasus the club’s Official Airline Partner across both the men’s and women’s teams. Chelsea FC+1 The agreement links one of the Premier League’s most internationally followed clubs with a fast-growing carrier that says it is expanding capacity, footprint, and brand reach in key overseas markets—especially the United Kingdom, which Pegasus described as a priority market with service to five destinations and additional growth plans. Chelsea FC+1 What’s been announced on December 23, 2025 Both organizations positioned the partnership as a commercial and
23 December 2025
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Archer Aviation Stock (ACHR) on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Archer Aviation Stock (ACHR) on Dec. 19, 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching

Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) is back in the spotlight on Dec. 19, 2025, as U.S. policy tailwinds collide with the company’s fast-expanding “go-to-market” map for electric air taxis. Shares traded around $7.82 in the latest available pricing, up roughly 3% from the prior close. That price action is arriving alongside a cluster of headline catalysts: Archer says it has partnered with multiple U.S. cities to apply for early air-taxi trials under a federal pilot program; the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has rolled out a decade-long Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy; and Archer continues to build infrastructure and regulatory
19 December 2025
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BETA Technologies Stock (NYSE: BETA) Surges as BofA Raises Price Target and U.S. DOT Unveils Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap

BETA Technologies Stock (NYSE: BETA) Surges as BofA Raises Price Target and U.S. DOT Unveils Advanced Air Mobility Roadmap

BETA Technologies, Inc. stock (NYSE: BETA) became one of the more talked-about “future of flight” trades on December 18, 2025, as a classic one-two catalyst landed on the tape: a fresh analyst price-target increase from Bank of America and a major federal policy signal for the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. By the latest reported trade late Thursday, BETA shares were at $29.88, up 6.83%, after touching an intraday high of $30.49. That price action is happening in a stock that only recently entered the public markets—BETA raised about $1.01 billion in its IPO at $34 per share, debuting on
18 December 2025
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Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026, Making Melbourne Its First Australian Gateway

Finnair to Launch Daily Melbourne–Helsinki Flights via Bangkok in October 2026, Making Melbourne Its First Australian Gateway

Finnair has announced its first-ever scheduled passenger service to Australia, unveiling daily flights between Helsinki and Melbourne via Bangkok from late October 2026. The new route, revealed on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (Australia time), will be operated by Airbus A350 aircraft and will place Melbourne at the centre of Finnair’s long-haul expansion into a new continent. Cision News+2Melbourne Airport+2 For Australian travellers, the move adds another one-stop option into Europe—particularly Northern Europe, the Nordics and the Baltics—while also opening up a new competitor on the busy Melbourne–Bangkok corridor. For Victoria, leaders are positioning the service as a tourism and trade
18 December 2025
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InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) stock traded higher on Thursday, 18 December 2025, as investors weighed signs of operational stabilisation against an intensifying spotlight from regulators, lawmakers, and analysts. In morning trade, the stock climbed roughly 2% to the ₹5,076–₹5,100 zone after CEO Pieter Elbers told employees that “the worst is behind us” and highlighted a return to around 2,200 daily flights. The Economic Times+2Moneycontrol+2 That bounce is real—but it’s landing on a runway covered in paperwork: a parliamentary panel has criticised responses from IndiGo and the aviation regulator as “evasive” and is awaiting an investigation report expected by 28 December,
18 December 2025
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McKinney National Airport Signs Avelo Airlines as First Carrier for New TKI Passenger Terminal

McKinney National Airport Signs Avelo Airlines as First Carrier for New TKI Passenger Terminal

McKINNEY, Texas — A major milestone in North Texas aviation took shape this week as McKinney National Airport (TKI) secured its first commercial airline partner, signing an Airline Use and Lease Agreement with Houston-based Avelo Airlines. The deal positions Avelo as the “launch airline” for the airport’s long-planned commercial passenger terminal now under construction on the east side of the airfield. Community Impact+1 While flight schedules and nonstop destinations have not yet been announced, local officials say the agreement marks a clear step toward commercial service beginning around the time the new terminal opens—an opening that city communications and project
17 December 2025
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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) Stock News Today: ₹500+ Crore Compensation, DGCA Crackdown, Sensex Entry and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec 13, 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) Stock News Today: ₹500+ Crore Compensation, DGCA Crackdown, Sensex Entry and Updated Analyst Targets (Dec 13, 2025)

New Delhi — December 13, 2025: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd — the listed parent of IndiGo (NSE: INDIGO, BSE: 539448) — is ending the week in the middle of a rare, multi-front storm: a large customer-compensation bill after mass cancellations, intensified regulatory scrutiny from India’s aviation watchdog, a fresh tax-and-legal tussle over aircraft parts, and a market narrative shifting toward what Sensex inclusion might (and might not) do for the battered stock. With Indian markets closed today (Saturday), the latest available traded price is Friday’s close: InterGlobe Aviation ended ₹4,860.85, up modestly on the day, with a 52-week range of ₹3,946–₹6,225.
13 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

UOL Group Limited stock price holds near a record high — what to watch before SGX reopens

UOL Group Limited stock price holds near a record high — what to watch before SGX reopens

7 February 2026
SINGAPORE, Feb 7, 2026, 15:36 SGT — Market closed. UOL Group Ltd shares edged up 0.18% to S$11.02 on Friday, ending the week slightly higher as Singapore’s stock market closed for the weekend. (StockAnalysis) The move leaves UOL close to its Jan. 29 record of S$11.34 after a sharp run in recent weeks. The stock is up about 24% over the past month and has more than doubled over the last year, data on TradingView showed. (TradingView) That matters now because the stock has climbed into a zone where headlines can do more damage than chart lines. UOL’s gains also
Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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