AirJapan Ignites Ticket Sales for Mid-2024 Launch, Expanding Asia-Oceania Reach
AirJapan, a subsidiary of ANA Holdings, has officially launched ticket sales in anticipation of its inaugural flights commencing on February… Read More »
Air Niugini Enhances Operations with SkyUp 737-800 Wet Lease Amid Fleet Renewal
Air Niugini, Papua New Guinea’s national airline, has extended its wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines for a B737-800 aircraft… Read More »
Nearly All Boeing 737 Max Jets Return to Skies in China
After a prolonged hiatus, Boeing’s 737 MAX fleet is soaring once again in China’s airspace, marking a significant turnaround for… Read More »
Thai Smile Ceases Operations as Thai Airways Completes Swift Merger
In a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance overall service efficiency, Thai Smile, the low-cost subsidiary of Thai Airways… Read More »
Maldivian Seeks A330-200 for Five-Year Lease in Bid for European and Chinese Routes
Maldivian (Q2, Malé) is venturing into the widebody aircraft segment, issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the five-year dry-lease… Read More »
Ethiopia Offers Somaliland Stake in Ethiopian Airlines in Unprecedented Deal
In a groundbreaking agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland, the Ethiopian government is set to grant an undisclosed stake in its… Read More »
Estonia’s Nordica Advances Sale Talks with Seven European Suitors
Estonia’s Ministry of Climate, responsible for overseeing the state-owned flag carrier Nordica (ND), is actively engaged in discussions with seven… Read More »
Turkish Low-Cost Carrier AJet Takes Flight with New AOC and Rebranding
In a major development for Turkey’s aviation landscape, AnadoluJet has rebranded itself as AJet and obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Welcomes First Boeing 737-8, Eyes Mid-1Q 2024 Operations
Alaska Airlines (AS), based at Seattle Tacoma International, reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its inaugural Boeing 737-8… Read More »
New Pacific Airlines Ceases Las Vegas Flights Due to Ongoing Ground Delays
In a strategic move aimed at optimizing its service offerings, New Pacific Airlines (7H), formerly known as Northern Pacific Airways,… Read More »
Condor Expands Fleet with Lease Agreement for Six Airbus A320neo and A321neo Aircraft
In a strategic move to enhance its fleet capabilities, Germany’s Condor (DE) has secured a significant lease agreement with Singapore-based… Read More »
AerCap Secures $572 Million Insurance Settlement for Russian Airlines’ Aircraft
AerCap, the Irish aircraft lessor, has successfully received a USD 572 million insurance pay-out from Russian insurer Limited Liability Company,… Read More »
Air China Plans CNY 7.8 Billion Capital Raise via Private Share Placement
Air China (CA) has announced its intention to raise up to CNY 7.8 billion yuan (USD 1.1 billion) through a… Read More »
Air Lease Corporation Settles $64.9 Million Insurance Claim with NSK for S7 Airlines
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has successfully settled a $64.9 million insurance claim with Russia’s NSK for three A320-200s and one… Read More »
Rossiya Resolves Claim with GA Telesis Over Two A319s Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Russian insurer NSK has reached a settlement with GA Telesis regarding the loss of two Airbus A319 narrowbody aircraft and… Read More »
TAAG Angola Airlines Welcomes First Boeing 737-800BCF to its Fleet
TAAG Angola Airlines (DT) has expanded its fleet with the addition of its inaugural B737-800(BCF), marking the carrier’s entry into… Read More »
FLY CORALway Abandons Launch Plans Amid Funding Challenges and Ongoing Pandemic Impact
FLY CORALway, the prospective South Pacific airline, has officially called off its launch plans, citing a lack of financing and… Read More »
Mandarin Airlines Welcomes First Pratt & Whitney-Powered ATR72-600
Mandarin Airlines (AE) has ushered in a new era with the arrival of its first Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-powered ATR72-600…. Read More »
Vietnam Government Pledges Support to Aid Bamboo Airways’ Restructuring
The Vietnamese government has shown a strong commitment to supporting Bamboo Airways (QH, Hanoi Noi Bai International), with high-level directives… Read More »
Pakistan’s PIA Clarifies Misunderstanding Over Alleged PKR17 Billion Debt Default
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has recently addressed concerns surrounding a reported PKR17 billion rupee (USD60.8 million) debt repayment default. The… Read More »
Jet Airways’ 777-300ERs to be Sold Following JKC’s Failed Appeal
Jet Airways (JAI) faces a significant shift in its asset portfolio following a recent legal decision. The National Company Law… Read More »
Romania’s HiSky Europe Announces First US Route with Bucharest-New York Service in 2Q24
HiSky Europe, a Romanian airline, has officially announced its entry into the transatlantic market with the launch of a new… Read More »
Nigeria Promises Enhanced Asset Recovery for Aircraft Lessors
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has offered reassurances to aircraft lessors about the ease of asset… Read More »
FedEx Express Unveils Tricolour Plan for Fleet Restructuring and Efficiency
FedEx Express has announced a significant restructuring of its fleet to enhance operational efficiency and cater to diverse parcel delivery… Read More »
Venezuela’s Avior Airlines Reaches Settlement in US Court Over Exit Fee Dispute
Avior Airlines, a Venezuelan carrier, has recently settled a class action lawsuit in the US District Court for the Southern… Read More »
Air India Welcomes First A350-900, Preparing for Early 2024 Service
Air India has marked a significant milestone in its fleet modernization by taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-900. The… Read More »