Hong Kong's government will scrap its quarantine requirement for aircrew on 10 September, replacing it with a "test and hold" strategy that will enable inbound crew members to leave the airport after testing negative for Covid-19. "Under the adjusted quarantine arrangements locally based aircrew performing duties on passenger flights to/from overseas places or Taiwan are required to undergo a 'test and hold' arrangement upon their arrival at Hong Kong International airport. They may leave the airport after obtaining a negative result of the nucleic acid test," states the government. "They are subject to regular testing after their return to the local community, so as to keep their health conditions under continued monitoring." Crew members must still comply with Hong Kong's "closed-loop" requirements during overseas layovers. On their return to Hong Kong, they will "continue to be subject to medical surveillance, including the requirements to avoid mask-off activities in public places, refrain from going to crowded places and mass gatherings, and keep a log of their activities until the third day following their arrival", says the government. Cathay Pacific chairman Patrick Healy had last month called for the removal of all Covid-related restrictions for aircrew and passengers "as soon as is feasible". On 12 August, the government reduced hotel quarantines for all arrivals to three days plus four days of home or hotel medical surveillance, down from a seven-day hotel quarantine requirement.

United Airlines has reached an agreement with Eve Air Mobility for up to 400 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, following an earlier deal by the US carrier with Archer Aviation for 100 of its air taxis. The deal with Eve includes a conditional purchase agreement for 200 eVTOLs and options for another 200. It represents a $15 million investment in Embraer's air mobility subsidiary, United and Eve say in a joint statement. Deliveries of the in-development four-seat aircraft are slated to begin in 2026. As part of the agreement, Eve and United want to work together on studies regarding the aircraft’s development, operation and a future urban air mobility ecosystem. United will participate in a three-week simulation of eVTOL passenger flights in Chicago using helicopters which is set to begin on 12 September. Republic Airways and SkyWest Airlines' parent are additional partners in that trial. Eve co-chief executive Andre Stein describes the agreement as an "unparalleled opportunity to work with United to advance the US UAM ecosystem". United, for its part, says its investment in Eve was in part driven by the company's "unique relationship" with Embraer which, it notes, is a "trusted aircraft manufacturer with a proven track record of building and certifying aircraft". The airline adds: "Critically, their relationship includes access to Embraer's service centres, parts warehouses and field service technicians, paving the way for a reliable operation. Upon entry into service, United could have its entire eVTOL fleet serviced by Eve's agnostic service and support operations." In August, United gave a $10 million pre-delivery deposit to California-based Archer for 100 of its eVTOLs. Michael Leskinen, president of United Airlines Ventures, an internal fund for environmental initiatives, states the carrier is "the first major airline to publicly invest in two eVTOL companies". He adds: "Our agreement with Eve highlights our confidence in the urban air mobility market and serves as another important benchmark toward our goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – without using traditional offsets."

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched a new strategic partnership that significantly expands the networks of both airlines and offers substantial benefits and new destinations to travellers. The partnership, announced in May 2022, spans 49 routes across Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and allows travel to over 150 destinations across both company's networks, the carriers say. It will provide a trade and tourism boost for Australia and Qatar, the two companies say, while opening up new travel opportunities for both airlines' customers.