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# Aviation Weekly: Commercial & Private Flight News
June 10, 2025
The aviation industry continues its post-pandemic evolution with significant developments across commercial and private sectors this week.
Virgin Australia is expanding its international footprint through a strategic partnership with Qatar Airways, which acquired a 25% stake in the carrier last September. The airline launched daily service from Sydney to Doha on June 12, with Brisbane flights starting tomorrow and Perth routes following on June 26, utilizing Boeing 777-300ERs wet-leased from Qatar Airways.
United Airlines made history last week by initiating its first-ever nonstop service to Greenland. The twice-weekly flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Nuuk began on June 5, using 737-8 aircraft – a route made possible by Nuuk's new 2,200-meter runway that opened last November.
Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines is strengthening its transpacific presence by returning to the market from Salt Lake City with nonstop service to Seoul Incheon. The route begins operation on June 12 with Airbus A350-900neo aircraft and will operate daily.
In the sustainability arena, IATA reports sustainable aviation fuel production is expected to double in 2025 to two million tonnes compared to 2024, though this represents just 0.7% of total airline fuel use. The average cost of SAF in 2025 is projected to be 4.2 times that of conventional jet fuel, up from 3.1 times in 2024, largely due to compliance fees related to European blending mandates.
The private aviation market continues its robust growth, with Global Market Insights reporting North America dominated the business jet market in 2024 with 63.5% market share. The global market for private jet rental services is projected to grow from $21.24 billion in 2024 to $24.28 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%.
A groundbreaking moment in electric aviation occurred on June 4 when Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 became the first all-electric aircraft to land at a New York City airport, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of sustainable aviation technology.
As the industry adapts to these developments, stakeholders should monitor ongoing sustainability initiatives, route expansions, and technological advancements that will shape aviation's future landscape.
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