Air Incheon (South Korea) has nearly finalized the financing required to acquire Asiana Cargo (South Korea). This critical funding milestone involved the participation of approximately ten companies and saw Hyundai Glovis (South Korea) spearhead the effort by raising a total of US$434 million.
Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways International have formalized a joint business agreement to share revenues on flights operating between Istanbul and Bangkok. This partnership underscores the airlines’ commitment to enhancing their competitive positioning on the critical Asia-Europe corridor.
Southwest Airlines (US) and China Airlines Group (Taiwan) are engaged in discussions to establish a new interline partnership. This collaboration is expected to be formalized in early 2026, with ticket sales anticipated to commence later in 2025. Interline agreements allow airlines to coordinate schedules and provide smoother connections for passengers traveling on multiple carriers.
KLM (Netherlands) has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a new A321neo aircraft, serial number 12532, powered by LEAP-1A30 engines. This delivery aligns with the airline’s continued efforts to modernize its fleet and reduce its carbon footprint.
IndiGo (India) has announced plans to terminate its damp lease of two B777-300ER aircraft operated in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. The decision was confirmed after India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a three-month extension, setting the final lease end date as 31 August 2025.
Heston Airlines (Lithuania) has confirmed that it will resume wet lease operations for Norwegian during the upcoming summer season, with bases in Copenhagen and Palma de Mallorca. This arrangement strengthens the collaborative relationship between the two airlines and supports Norwegian’s summer operations.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two A321neo aircraft, serial numbers 12584 and 12604, both powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. These additions align with the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance its operational capacity on busy domestic and regional routes.
China Eastern has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of a C909 aircraft, serial number 10167, powered by CF34-10A engines. This new addition aligns with the airline’s strategic plan to modernize its fleet and boost operational performance on domestic and regional routes.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the delivery of one A321neo to Wizz Air (Hungary), marking the fourth aircraft provided to the carrier under a comprehensive multiple-aircraft sale/leaseback agreement. This transaction underscores the robust partnership between ACG and Wizz Air and highlights the growing demand for next-generation aircraft in Europe’s low-cost carrier market.
American Airlines has enhanced its long-haul operations with the recent delivery of a B787-9 aircraft, serial number 66007, powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This delivery underscores the airline’s commitment to modernizing its widebody fleet to meet growing international demand.
