Volotea Eyes A220/E2 for A319 Replacement, Seeks A320s
Spain’s Volotea is evaluating Embraer E2 and Airbus A220 jets to replace its aging Airbus A319‑100 fleet while simultaneously issuing… Read More »
Turkey’s DHMI Adds Citation Longitude for Inspections
The General Directorate of State Airports Authority of Türkiye (DHMİ) has bolstered its flight inspection capabilities with the addition of… Read More »
Empire Aviation San Marino Launches Gulfstream G600 Charter
Empire Aviation San Marino has expanded its charter offering with the introduction of a brand‑new Gulfstream G600, marking a significant… Read More »
South African Airways Targets 150% Fleet Growth by 2028 Amid Regional Expansion Push
South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) aims to grow its fleet from 20 to 50 aircraft in the next… Read More »
Libya’s Government of National Unity Acquires Afriqiyah Airways A319 for State Use
The Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU), recognized by the United Nations and based in Tripoli, has added an Airbus… Read More »
Ryanair Considers Delaying Boeing Aircraft Deliveries Amid US Tariff Concerns
Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) may postpone the delivery of new Boeing aircraft due to the potential financial impact of recently… Read More »
China Southern Cancels Sale of 10 Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has unexpectedly halted the auction of ten Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliners and two GEnx‑1B70/P2 engines that the carrier… Read More »
FAA Tests Drone Detection Systems After NJ Fiasco
The Federal Aviation Administration has begun evaluating drone detection systems in New Jersey following a surge in unidentified drone activity… Read More »
Embraer E2 Jets Obtain Type Certification in Mongolia
Embraer has secured type certification from the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority for its E190‑E2 and E195‑E2 regional jets, marking a… Read More »
China Suspends Boeing Deliveries Amid Escalating US Trade Tariffs
China has ordered its airlines to halt all further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, escalating tensions in a growing trade dispute… Read More »
Air Seoul Faces Financial Struggles as Auditors Flag Risks
Air Seoul is facing serious financial challenges, with auditors raising concerns about its ability to continue operating as a going… Read More »
Air Astana Delays U.S. Launch Due to Boeing 787 Delays
Air Astana has postponed the debut of its long-haul service to the United States due to delays in the delivery… Read More »
Stonepeak Finalizes $3.1B Acquisition of ATSG in All-Cash Deal
Stonepeak, a U.S.-based investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), the parent company of ABX… Read More »
Scotland’s Loch Lomond Seaplanes Shuts Down Operations
Loch Lomond Seaplanes, a Scottish leisure charter airline, abruptly ceased operations on April 11, 2025, without prior notice or explanation…. Read More »
Ghana Advances Flag Carrier Plans With U.S. Aviation Partner
Ghana is advancing plans to reestablish a national airline, with the government now in discussions with U.S.-based World Aviation Group… Read More »
US-Bangla Wet Leases BBN Indonesia Boeing 737-800 Jets
US-Bangla Airlines has wet leased two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from BBN Airlines Indonesia as part of its fleet expansion strategy…. Read More »
Lao Airlines Launches COMAC C909 Service to Pakse
Lao Airlines has become the second non-Chinese carrier to begin operating the COMAC C909 regional jet, with aircraft RDPL-34229 (msn… Read More »
Vietnamese Airlines Sign $860M Aircraft Financing in U.S.
Vietnam Airlines and VietJetAir have signed major aircraft financing deals in the United States, totaling USD860 million. The agreements were… Read More »
LOTAMS Named Europe’s First Embraer E2 Service Center
Embraer has officially designated LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS) as the first European Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for its… Read More »
Pacific Ocean Debuts Citation Sovereign Service
Pacific Ocean, the San Fernando–based charter operator, has inaugurated Citation operations with the addition of a Bombardier Cessna Citation Sovereign… Read More »
Anderson Air Welcomes First Challenger 350 to Fleet
Anderson Air, based in Fairmont Hot Springs, has added its first Bombardier Challenger 350 to its growing fleet, marking a… Read More »
Tanzania Retires G550 After Induction of New G700 Jet
The Tanzanian government has officially retired its Gulfstream G550 presidential aircraft following the recent delivery of a new Gulfstream G700,… Read More »
South Korea Approves Sale of Asiana Cargo to Air Incheon
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines’ cargo division to Air Incheon…. Read More »
Southwest Airlines to Upgrade Entire Fleet
Southwest Airlines will begin a full retrofit of its entire fleet starting May 1, 2025, introducing premium seating and transitioning… Read More »
FedAir Suspends Lodge Flights Amid New Aviation Regulations
Federal Airlines has suspended flights to select private game lodges in South Africa due to new aviation regulations that require… Read More »
Etihad Welcomes Sixth A350‑1000 to Expand Global Reach
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its latest Airbus A350‑1000, marking the sixth addition of this model to its fleet,… Read More »