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South African Airways Under Investigation by Special Investigating Unit

South African Airways (SAA) has been named in a corruption and maladministration probe conducted by the government’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU). This investigation is part of a broader effort to address alleged corrupt practices and mismanagement within the airline, which have reportedly led to significant financial losses for the state.

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Iberia Announces New Leadership Appointments in Key Divisions

Iberia, the flagship airline of Spain, has announced significant appointments within its Management Committee. Beatriz Guillen has been named as the head of the newly independent Customer Division, a move that underscores the airline’s focus on enhancing customer service and satisfaction. Concurrently, Diego Fernández has been appointed as the chief of Strategy, Transformation, and Sustainability, signaling a strong commitment…

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Boeing CEO Acknowledges Past Missteps, Highlights Reforms to Lawmakers

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is set to address lawmakers today, acknowledging that the aerospace giant made “serious missteps” in recent years. This candid admission comes in the wake of a mid-air emergency involving a new B737 MAXin January 2024, an incident that prompted the company to implement “sweeping changes” across its operations.

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Air Moana Receives State Support Amid Criticism from Air Tahiti

Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, has recently been confirmed to receive State support totaling US$5.4 million. This financial assistance aims to bolster the airline’s operations amid ongoing economic challenges. However, the decision has sparked significant controversy, particularly with Air Tahiti, another major carrier in the region.

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Volaris Expands Fleet with New A320neo

Volaris, a leading low-cost airline based in Mexico, has recently expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a new A320neo, serial number 12485, powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This addition is part of Volaris’s strategic initiative to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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United Airlines Boosts Fleet with Leased B737-9

United Airlines, a leading carrier in the US, has further strengthened its fleet by taking delivery of a leased B737-9, serial number 67741, which is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. This strategic enhancement is part of United’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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Unical Aviation Launches Industry’s First A320neo Disassembly Program

Unical Aviation, based in the US, has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative by acquiring a fleet of A320neoairframes, setting up the industry’s first dedicated disassembly program for Airbus’s neo-family aircraft. The disassembly operations will be conducted by ecube, a specialist in aircraft end-of-life solutions, located in the UK. These operations are scheduled to commence in April 2025.

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Tunisair Expands Fleet with A320s from Avion Express

Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…