Alaska Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing B737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number 68519. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines, further aligning with the airline’s modernization strategy centered on efficiency and commonality.
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Avianca, Colombia’s flagship airline, has announced the appointment of Nicolas Alvear Velastegui as the Group’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Alvear Velastegui is set to take office on 1 January 2025, bringing his extensive financial expertise to Avianca as the airline pursues strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing financial stability and operational growth. His appointment highlights Avianca’s commitment to reinforcing…
StandardAero, a major US-based MRO and aerospace services provider, has announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 30 million shares of its common stock. The shares, priced at $28.00 each, are being offered by two of the company’s current stockholders and not by StandardAero itself.
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…
AerFin (UK) has announced plans to double its engine MRO capacity, enabling the company to handle up to 200 quick-turn shop visits annually. This expansion will be supported by the opening of AerFin’s brand-new global headquarters located in South Wales.
Republic Airways Holdings and Mesa Air Group, two of the largest regional airline operators in the United States, have announced a definitive agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction. The deal will create a new, publicly traded regional airline company, consolidating resources, fleets, and operational platforms under a unified corporate structure.
Asiana Airlines (South Korea) faced legal opposition from its pilots’ union regarding the proposed sale of Asiana Cargo, a key business unit of the airline. The pilots’ union filed an injunction to halt the sale, citing concerns over operational stability and workforce implications. However, the South Korean courts have rejected the injunction, allowing the sale process to proceed.
