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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways has marked a historic milestone by flying more than 2 million passengers in August 2025, the highest monthly total in the airline’s history. The record underlines the flag carrier’s strong recovery and growth trajectory as demand for air travel in the Gulf region continues to surge. The airline reported a 22 percent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers compared to August 2024. Its load factor reached 91%, up from 89% in the same period last year, reflecting higher seat occupancy across its network. Between January and August 2025, Etihad carried 14.2 million travellers, an 18 percent rise from the same period in 2024. The average load factor for the year so far has remained strong at 88%, positioning the airline among the most efficient operators in the Middle East. Etihad currently operates a fleet of 112 aircraft, a mix of wide-body and narrow-body jets serving global destinations. In August, the carrier added a new Airbus A321LR to its operations. This long-range narrow-body aircraft is equipped with wide-body-style premium cabins, aligning with Etihad’s strategy to improve comfort while maintaining operational flexibility. The new addition reflects the airline’s focus on sustainability and efficiency, offering the ability to serve medium-haul markets while preserving the premium service standards for which the carrier is known. Chief Executive Officer Antonoaldo Neves hailed the achievement as a defining moment in the airline’s history. He credited the milestone to passenger confidence, operational reliability, and the dedication of Etihad’s workforce. Neves emphasized that the record numbers signal not just growth, but also trust from global travellers choosing Etihad for both regional and long-haul journeys. Etihad’s breakthrough comes at a time when Gulf airlines are expanding aggressively to capture rising travel demand between Asia, Europe, and North America.

Etihad Airways Surpasses 2M Monthly Passengers for the First Time In It’s History

Aviation Today News Desk / September 17, 2025

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways has marked a historic milestone by flying more than 2 million passengers in […]

London, UK: A radar-related technical fault in the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system triggered widespread disruption across major airports on Wednesday evening, grounding dozens of flights and delaying hundreds more. The outage, which began around 4:05 p.m. BST at the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) Swanwick control centre, forced controllers to switch to a backup system, cutting the nation’s air traffic capacity for several hours. Although the backup system was restored within 20 minutes, the immediate effect was severe: departures and arrivals were throttled down from a standard rate of roughly 45 flights per hour to just 32. The reduced throughput created a cascading backlog that extended well into the night. According to The Independent, 84 outbound and 71 inbound services were cancelled by late evening, amounting to at least 155 total cancellations across UK airports. Heathrow experienced the most severe disruption, with 29 departures and 17 arrivals cancelled. Other hubs, including Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow and London City, also reported extensive delays. NATS confirmed that all systems are now fully operational and air traffic capacity is returning to normal. However, the agency warned that delays would persist while airlines reposition aircraft and crews. The incident has prompted strong criticism from airline operators. Ryanair called the outage “inexcusable” and demanded the resignation of NATS Chief Executive Martin Rolfe, while easyJet described the repeated infrastructure failures as “unacceptable for passengers and carriers alike.” Both airlines pointed to a similar outage in August 2023 that disrupted thousands of flights. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander urged passengers to check directly with their airlines for updated travel information and confirmed that the government is assessing the event. “We are reviewing the causes and immediate response to ensure lessons are learned and future resilience is strengthened,” she said. Political pressure is also building, with opposition parties and industry groups calling for an independent review of the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure. While flights have now resumed normal scheduling, officials cautioned that residual delays may continue into Thursday as airlines work through stranded passengers and repositioning requirements.

UK Air Traffic Control Glitch Cancels over 150 Flights, Airlines Slam NATS On Failures

Aviation Today News Desk / July 31, 2025

London, UK: A radar-related technical fault in the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system triggered widespread disruption across major airports

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