Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of American Airlines Group Inc. at ‘B+’. This rating reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to manage its financial profile amidst a competitive industry landscape.
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British Airways and Qatar Airways have received a five-year extension from the New Zealand government on their existing joint business agreement (JBA), reinforcing the strategic cooperation between the UK and Qatari flag carriers on flights to and from New Zealand. In a significant expansion of the agreement, Iberia—the national airline of Spain—has also been officially included in the refreshed deal.
Turkish Airlines has released its August 2025 traffic results, highlighting strong growth across both passenger and cargo operations. The airline carried over 9 million passengers during the month, representing a 12.8% year-on-year increase, while the passenger load factor rose to 86.2%, up from 85.2% in August 2024.
SkyWest, one of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, has placed a firm order for 60 Embraer aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 additional units. The announcement underscores SkyWest’s commitment to fleet renewal and strategic growth, as deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The total order, if fully exercised, carries a list price value…
CDB Aviation Leases Five Airbus A321neo To LATAM as the aircraft lessor expands its partnership with LATAM Airlines Group, supporting the carrier’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy across Latin America.
AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.
Animawings (Romania) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Bucharest and Nice, scheduled to begin on 17 April 2025. This new service will strengthen the airline’s European network, offering passengers a direct connection between the Romanian capital and the French Riviera.
