Aeroitalia Regiona, a regional airline based in Romania, has officially been declared insolvent by the Bucharest Court. This development marks a significant financial setback for the carrier, which has faced increasing challenges in maintaining its operations.
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Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is preparing for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the first quarter of 2025. The airline plans to offer around 20% of its stake to investors, with projections suggesting the IPO could raise approximately $1 billion.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a new B737-8, bearing serial number 43619. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, continuing the carrier’s investment in newer-generation narrowbodies optimized for fuel efficiency and longer-range capability.
Brussels Airlines (Belgium) has unveiled its preparations for the summer season 2025, which include the addition of four Airbus A220s on wet lease from airBaltic (Latvia). These aircraft will support the airline’s strategy to enhance its network and provide increased capacity to meet seasonal demand.
Avation, the Singapore-based leasing company, has announced the delivery and sale of a new ATR72-600 to an undisclosed airline in the Caribbean. The transaction resulted in approximately $5 million in net cash proceeds, marking a successful and profitable disposal for the lessor.
Rimbun Airlines, based in Indonesia, is strategically planning to enhance its fleet by incorporating B737 Classics rather than the newer B737 Next Generation (NG) freighters. This decision stems from current challenges associated with securing necessary engines and parts for the B737NG models.
Viva (Mexico) has reported a strong performance for March 2025, with total passengers carried reaching 2.4 million, a 12.2% increase year-over-year. This growth reflects the airline’s sustained capacity expansion and solid demand across its domestic and regional route network, even as its load factor (LF) recorded a marginal decline of 0.6 percentage points to 85.9%.
