Finnair has reached a "negotiation result" with the union representing its pilots, which it says could signal an end to a recent wave of industrial action that has led to widespread cancellations. The carrier says discussions were concluded on 8 June to cover a collective labour agreement for three years, with the final year being optional. It gives no further information about the content of the deal, which still needs to be approved by both parties. The labour dispute centres on wages and working practices. "I am very pleased that we have reached a result after lengthy negotiations. Finnair pilots are a group of top professionals vital for our hundred-year history. This agreement is a platform on which we build our future together,” says Kaisa Aalta-Luoto, Finnair's chief people officer. The Helsinki-based airline has cancelled thousands of flights since strikes by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) began in December. It warned on 5 June that it could be forced to cancel up to 600 more services on 17 and 19 June because of further industrial action, although it is unclear whether these will now go ahead. In April, Finnair said it would furlough 36 long-haul pilots after ongoing industrial action forced it to cancel wet-lease operations with a partner airline. That dispute was centred on a standby ban for pilots. Strikes by the IAU have sought to target different work shifts and affected functions such as ground handling and aircraft maintenance with four-hour stoppages. Such action cost the company €22 million ($25 million) and shaved €31 million off its revenue in the first quarter of this year.

Thai Airways International and Turkish Airlines recently signed a joint business agreement to enhance their cooperation as authorities on both sides increased the number of flights that can be operated between the two countries. Thai Airways chief executive Chai Eiamsiri and Turkish Airlines' chairman Ahmet Bolat signed the deal on 1 June on the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Delhi, and will start during the 2025-26 winter scheduling season once it is approved by relevant authorities. "This is an opportunity for both airlines to strengthen their flight network and increase business opportunities to expand to other routes," says Eiamsiri. "Under Thai Airways’ Network Airline strategy, passengers will be able to travel smoothly between Thailand and the Republic of Turkiye, including potential destinations and other destinations from both countries." Thai Airways adds that civil aviation authorities from both countries approved an increase in the number of flights that can be operated above the current 42 per week, which would allow the opening of new routes between them.

ACIA Aero Leasing is seeking $5.15 million in compensation from Green Africa Airways for alleged non-payments under contracts to lease three ATR 72-600 turboprops. The lessor is pursuing damages over what it describes as the airline's "serial failure" to pay rent and meet maintenance-reserve obligations on MSNs 1047, 1057 and 1076, a particulars-of-claim form submitted to the UK high court by ACIA's legal representatives shows. It has calculated an amount of $5.15 million for unpaid rent and maintenance reserves, interest and engine overhaul shortfalls. From this, a $810,000 security deposit is subtractable. ACIA says it reached an agreement with Green Africa in April 2021 to lease the three turboprops for $90,000 each per month. This figure was raised to $115,000 under a contract amendment in November 2023. The lessor accuses Green Africa of having "defaulted on its payment obligations in 2021 and thereafter", and says eight payment-default notices were served, the last in February 2024. ACIA adds that it agreed "various repayment plans" with Green Africa, but that the airline "subsequently failed to comply". On 25 March, the lessor served a notice of termination of the leases. It took possession of the turboprops "on or around" 28 March. In early April, Green Africa disclosed that it had purchased an ATR 72-500 and planned to restart operations after an issue with its lessor had prompted a suspension of flights.