Adilbek Umraliyev has officially been appointed as the new Chairman of the Management Board of Vietjet Qazaqstan, the rebranded successor of Kazakhstan’s Qazaq Air. His appointment comes as part of the airline’s restructuring and rebranding following the acquisition of a controlling stake by Aviation Holdings, a subsidiary of Sovico Group, parent of Vietjet.
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Kuwait Airways has signed a joint cooperation protocol with Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc), aiming to strengthen collaboration between the aviation and telecommunications sectors while enhancing customer experience and supporting Kuwait’s digital transformation strategy.
ORIX Aviation, the Ireland-based aircraft leasing and asset management company, has announced the promotion of Cian Coakley to the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This leadership change reflects the company’s strategic emphasis on revenue growth, portfolio optimization, and commercial agility in a dynamic global leasing environment.
Crestone has announced a new partnership with Temco Ltd aimed at strengthening aftermarket support for the RB211-535E4 engine, a powerplant central to the global fleet of Boeing 757 aircraft. This collaboration underscores the companies’ shared commitment to extending the service life of legacy engines that continue to play a vital role in aviation operations worldwide.
Aero Contractors (Nigeria) CEO Ado Sanusi has urged the Federal Government to reverse the current high interest rates affecting businesses in the country. Sanusi emphasized that a reduction in interest rates is crucial for Nigerian airlines to fully benefit from the Cape Town Convention protocol, which aims to facilitate asset-based financing and leasing for aircraft.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced plans to introduce scheduled service to Cam Ranh/Nha Trang, Vietnam, beginning in late March 2025. The flights will operate from both Almaty and Astana, utilizing the airline’s modern A321LR aircraft.
Klaus-Michael Kuhne, a significant shareholder of Lufthansa Group, has publicly voiced concerns about a perceived decline in service quality at Lufthansa and its subsidiary, SWISS. In his statement, Kuhne highlighted dissatisfaction with operational standards and hinted at plans to exert greater influence on the airline’s management to address these issues.
