Japan Airlines Welcomes First A350-1000, Set to Elevate Long-Haul Travel Experience
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially received its first A350-1000, marking the beginning of a new era in the airline’s fleet…. Read More »
American Airlines Shifts Delivery Schedule and Defers 787-9s, Expects A321XLR by 4Q 2024
American Airlines has adjusted its aircraft delivery plans, deferring the receipt of ten Boeing 787-9s originally slated for 2024 and… Read More »
Capital A Considers IPO for Philippines AirAsia Following Stake Acquisition
Capital A, the Malaysian aviation company, is revisiting plans to take Philippines AirAsia public after completing the purchase of a… Read More »
Electra Airways Aims for Expansion into the US Market
Electra Airways, a prominent ACMI/charter specialist based in Sofia, Bulgaria, has taken a significant step toward entering the lucrative US… Read More »
New Deadline Set for SriLankan Airlines’ Privatisation RFQ as Potential Bidders Seek Extension
Sri Lanka’s State Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SRU) has extended the deadline for the submission of Request For Qualification (RFQ) applications… Read More »
Bonza Expects Swift Resolution for Wet-Lease Regulatory Hurdles, Eyes Gold Coast Expansion
Australia’s Bonza is optimistic about resolving regulatory challenges within approximately seven days, signaling a potential revival of its Gold Coast… Read More »
Yeti Airlines Plans IPO to Mark 25th Anniversary
Yeti Airlines, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has announced plans for an initial public offering (IPO) to achieve a stock exchange… Read More »
Qantas Group Expands Fleet with Inaugural Airbus A220-300 Delivery
Qantas has officially received its first Airbus A220-300 from Airbus Canada at Montréal Mirabel. The delivery event signifies the commencement… Read More »
Air China Cargo Boosts Fleet with Inaugural A330-200 Freighter
Air China Cargo has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its first A330-200P2F passenger-to-freighter aircraft on December 15. The… Read More »
Pattaya Airways Eyes 4Q 2024 Debut Amidst Soaring Post-Covid Demand
Pattaya Airways, a venture by the Pattaya Group, is set to launch its operations in the fourth quarter of 2024,… Read More »
Kenya’s Debt Settlement for Kenya Airways Reaches $17.6 Million Mark
The Kenyan government continued its effort to alleviate the financial burden on Kenya Airways (KQ) by settling an additional KES… Read More »
South African Court Rejects Minister’s Appeal, Urges Decision on Mango Sale
The High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, has rejected Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan’s request to appeal a previous… Read More »
Air New Zealand Secures Wamos Air’s A330 for Auckland-Perth Route Amidst Capacity Gap
Air New Zealand has once again turned to Spanish ACMI/charter specialist Wamos Air for wet-leased A330-200 capacity to operate on… Read More »
Bamboo Airways Targets 30 Aircraft in Three to Four Years Amid Restructuring
Bamboo Airways, the Vietnamese carrier, is planning to return to operating 30 aircraft within three to four years as part… Read More »
Swiftair Boosts Fleet Efficiency: Secures Lease for Two A321-200P2F Aircraft
Madrid-based Swiftair is set to enhance its cargo capabilities with the addition of two converted A321-200(P2F) freighter aircraft. The Spanish… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Streamlines Fleet: Transfers 737-800s to Propel AJet’s Standalone Launch
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering the certification and launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary, AJet (formerly AnadoluJet), Turkish Airlines… Read More »
Humo Air Set to Soar: Launching Operations with Leased A320s from Fly2Sky
In a strategic move to overcome delays in the delivery of its in-house aircraft, Uzbekistan’s emerging carrier, Humo Air, is… Read More »
SpiceJet Secures INR 22.5 Billion Funding to Tackle Quarterly Losses and Revive Operations
In response to financial challenges, SpiceJet (SG, Delhi International) is set to raise INR 22.5 billion (USD 270 million) through… Read More »
Japan Airlines Shifts A350-1000 Debut to Early 2024, Plans Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK Launch
Japan Airlines (JAL) has adjusted its plans for the entry-into-service (EIS) of the Airbus A350-1000, now targeting January 24, 2024…. Read More »
Airbus A300 Beluga Transport Obtains AOC, Seeks US Charter Permit
Airbus Beluga Transport has achieved its Air Operator’s Certificate on November 13, 2023, marking a significant milestone for the French… Read More »
Tonga’s Lulutai Airlines Faces Service Disruption as Saab 340B Suffers Ground Incident
Tonga-based Lulutai Airlines is grappling with operational challenges after a Saab 340B(Plus) aircraft, registered as A3-PUA (msn 408), experienced a… Read More »
Thai Airways Nears Deal for Up to 100 Boeing Aircraft, Excluding Airbus Amid Engine Pricing Dispute
Thai Airways International (TG), the flag carrier of Thailand, is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Boeing for the acquisition of… Read More »
Volga-Dnepr Airlines Initiates Lawsuit Against Canada Over Sanctions Impact on An-124 Freighter
Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Airlines has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government challenging sanctions imposed on the airline, a move that… Read More »
Bamboo Airways Gears Up for Holiday Travel Peak with A320 Lease Additions
As Viet Nam anticipates the peak travel season for the upcoming New Year and Têt (Vietnamese New Year), Bamboo Airways… Read More »
ICAO Canada Audit Highlights Regulatory Compliance, Not Aircraft Safety, Say Airlines and Government
Canadian airlines and government officials are emphasizing that the recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) audit of Transport Canada’s implementation… Read More »
LIAT Resumes Scheduled Flights from Antigua after Addressing Maintenance Challenges
LIAT (Antigua and Barbuda) has successfully recommenced its commercial operations after a brief hiatus last month, attributing the suspension to… Read More »