Weekly Logistics Briefing Key logistics updates for the week
(Week 3 of July 2025)

On July 14, a severe thunderstorm disrupted operations at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The FAA implemented a Ground Delay Program, leading to flight delays for American, Delta, Spirit, and United Airlines. Delays averaged 14 to 15 minutes, and the large number of affected flights suggests a potentially significant impact.

On July 10, a nationwide 24-hour air transport strike took place in Italy. Key participants included EasyJet and ground handling companies like Assohandlers and Swissport. Affected airports included Milan Malpensa (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Cagliari Elmas (CAG), Naples Capodichino (NAP), and Palermo Falcone Borsellino (PMO).

ATEPSA, Argentina's air traffic controllers' union, launched a strike from July 11 to July 30, involving 10 days of partial task stoppages. The move followed over 10 months of unsuccessful negotiations with EANA, ANAC, and the Ministry of Transport, seeking better wages and working conditions.

On July 8, severe weather across the U.S. led to full flight groundings at key airports. FAA ordered ground stops at JFK, Newark, Baltimore/Washington International, Reagan, and Dallas Fort Worth airports. Delays were also reported at Philadelphia International and LaGuardia. Groundings at JFK and Newark lasted until at least 5:15pm ET, and until 5:30pm in the Baltimore-Washington area.

Following a missile strike by Yemeni forces, Israel halted all flights at Ben Gurion International Airport on July 7. The closure, a response to Israeli military actions in Gaza, remains in effect until further notice. Sirens were triggered near the Dead Sea, cutting off Israeli-controlled airspace. A hypersonic missile named ‘Palestine-2’ reportedly targeted the airport, while UAVs struck Eilat, Tel Aviv, and Ashkelon.