Alaska Airlines has filed a legal request with a Georgia federal court seeking permission to obtain discovery from Delta Air Lines in connection with an ongoing trademark dispute in the United Kingdom involving Virgin Group. The move underscores the legal complexity arising from the competitive and branding relationships among the three airline groups.
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, has announced plans to establish new pilot and flight attendant bases for the Hawaiian brand in Seattle, with operations set to begin in March 2026. This move represents a significant step in the post-merger integration of Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska’s mainland infrastructure.
Air France-KLM has announced that Angus Clarke, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will resign from his role effective 31 August 2025. The resignation marks a significant executive transition at the top level of one of Europe’s largest airline groups.
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES SPAH), the U.S.-based MRO division of GA Telesis, has officially received its first LEAP engine at its cutting-edge maintenance facility in Wilmington, Ohio, marking a major milestone in the company’s readiness to service the new-generation propulsion systems now powering the global narrowbody fleet.
A preliminary investigation into an incident involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revealed that both GEnx-1B engines were shut down within one second of each other via their fuel cutoff switches. This highly unusual event is now a focal point of regulatory review, raising critical questions regarding cockpit procedures and crew actions during the incident.
Volaris, Mexico’s leading low-cost airline, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, further advancing its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, serial number 12628, is powered by PW1127G-JM engines and has been delivered on lease from Jackson Square Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company based in the United States.
T’way Air, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has added a widebody Airbus A330-300 to its fleet as part of its push into medium- and long-haul markets. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1549, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and has been acquired on lease to support the airline’s expanding route network.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has expanded its single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12643, powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing regional and medium-haul operations.
Norwegian, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, is actively considering the Embraer E195-E2 as part of its future fleet development plans. CEO Geir Karlsen has identified the aircraft as a strong candidate to support regional expansion and network optimization, as the airline aims to refine its short-haul operations.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger volume, has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, bearing serial number 12493, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the carrier’s push for fuel-efficient and environmentally advanced aircraft.
