Alaska Air Group has appointed Shelly Parker as the new head of Hawai‘i guest operations for both Alaska Airlinesand Hawaiian Airlines, marking a key leadership move as the two carriers continue their integration process. Parker will also join the company’s Honolulu leadership team, strengthening local oversight of operations in Hawai‘i.
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Nordica, Estonia’s former national airline, and the Estonian government have received a bid for the bankrupt carrier’s fleet of seven CRJ900s, marking a significant step toward asset liquidation. The agreement is expected to be signed in the first half of March 2025, with the buyer yet to be publicly identified.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced a delay in the arrival of its long-anticipated Boeing 787-9 aircraft, now expected to be delivered in mid-2026. This development is likely to impact the airline’s previously stated plans to launch direct transatlantic services, including flights to New York, which had been tentatively scheduled around the original delivery timeline.
China Cargo Airlines, a leading cargo carrier based in China, has announced plans to add four more Boeing 777 Freighters (B777Fs) to its fleet by the end of 2025. This expansion will increase the airline’s total freighter fleet to 18 units, enhancing its capacity to meet growing demand for air cargo services.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy protection within the coming weeks following the breakdown of merger negotiations with Frontier Airlines. The airline is engaged in advanced discussions with bondholders to develop a bankruptcy plan expected to gain majority support from creditors. This decision underscores Spirit’s need for financial restructuring as it faces operational and market challenges, heightened by…
BOC Aviation, a leading Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has placed five Airbus A321neo aircraft with Thai Airways International, as part of its ongoing fleet development strategy and collaboration with major carriers in Asia.
Genesis, an Ireland-based aircraft leasing company, has completed a transaction with BOC Aviation of Singapore, acquiring three of the most sought-after narrowbody aircraft in the aviation market. This acquisition includes a Boeing 737-8 currently on lease to TUI in Germany, an Airbus A320 with Volaris in Mexico, and an Airbus A320neo leased to TAP Air Portugal. These aircraft are among the most liquid models in the narrowbody segment, reflecting Genesis’s…
