Airblue, one of Pakistan’s leading private airlines, has announced plans to launch a new service connecting Lahoreand Skardu, starting March 30, 2025. The route will be operated using the Airbus A320, adding a vital link to the carrier’s domestic network and catering to increasing travel demand to the picturesque northern region of Pakistan.
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Air India has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization with the delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The jet, registered as VT-JRO, carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 719 and is powered by two Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, marking a milestone in the airline’s widebody fleet expansion strategy.
SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW), a leading regional airline in North America, has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reporting a 10% increase in revenue, reaching $1.1 billion. This growth is attributed to a surge in passenger demand and enhanced operational efficiency.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced a net profit of $650 million for the first half of 2025, marking a sharp decline from the $1.169 billion profit posted during the same period in 2024. The drop in profitability was primarily attributed to rising financing expenses and foreign exchange losses, which significantly impacted the bottom line.
Comac (China) is actively reaching out to international airlines as it seeks to establish a global foothold for its C919 jet, a narrow-body aircraft developed to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The company is targeting carriers in regions ranging from Indonesia to Kazakhstan, signaling a strategic push to expand beyond China’s domestic market.
Qantas has confirmed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet modernization program. With this new commitment, Qantas now holds a total of 48 A321XLRs on order, making it one of the largest future operators of the long-range narrowbody type.
Croatia Airlines has continued its fleet modernization strategy by retiring another DHC8 turboprop, specifically the unit with serial number 4205, as part of its ongoing transition toward an all-jet fleet centered on the Airbus A220 family. This marks another step in phasing out its legacy De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 aircraft.
