International Civil Aviation Morning Briefing | Boeing applies for emissions exemption for 777 freighters; British Airways lifts ban on hot water bottles
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December 22, 2025, Civil Aviation Resource Network News: Civil Aviation News Breakfast brings you timely and high-quality civil aviation information!
1. Boeing Applies to FAA for 777 Freighter Emissions Exemption
With the long-delayed certification and service of the Boeing 777-8F freighter continuing to be postponed, Boeing is currently urging the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to relax emission standards restrictions on the freighter. In an application submitted to the FAA, Boeing is seeking an emissions-related exemption to allow it to sell 35 more 777F freighters, which would otherwise face certification deadlines related to the latest fuel efficiency standards.
2. Bidder Withdraws, Pakistan International Airlines Privatization Process Stalled
Just before the bid submission deadline, Fauji Fertilizer Limited officially withdrew from the bidding process for a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines, a major setback for the airline's privatization process. Following Fauji's withdrawal, three qualified bidders remain, and they must submit their bids by December 23.
3. British Airways Lifts Hot Water Bottle Ban After Union Opposition
British Airways recently announced an immediate ban on hot water bottles without consulting its staff, catching flight attendants off guard. While hot water bottles may seem outdated, they are very popular among flight attendants of all ages, who use them to keep warm during long night flights. Unions quickly intervened and forced British Airways to lift the ban less than two days after its announcement.
4. Kenya Airways CEO Resigns
Allan Kilavuka, Group CEO of Kenya Airways, has resigned, effective immediately. He will begin a leave of absence until his contract officially ends in March 2026. Kilavuka served as CEO of Kenya Airways for six years, including during the pandemic.
5. New Zealand High Court Rejects Airport Appeals on Pricing Rules
Auckland Airport said on Monday that the New Zealand High Court rejected appeals from several airports against a substantive review of the Commerce Commission's report on pricing rules. The appeals, filed jointly by Airports New Zealand Association and Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch International Airports, concerned capital costs.
