Air New Zealand and Air India have entered into a new codeshare partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exploring the feasibility of establishing direct flights between India and New Zealand.
Bryan Bedford, CEO of US-based Republic Airways, has been officially nominated to become the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), succeeding current acting administrator Chris Rocheleau.
Germany-based MTU Aero Engines has announced the extension of Chief Operating Officer (COO) Silke Maurer‘s contract for an additional five years, now valid through the end of January 2031.
US-based Air Lease Corporation has appointed Grant Newman as its new Senior Vice President and Treasurer, effective March 17, 2025. Newman’s appointment is part of Air Lease’s strategic initiative to strengthen its financial management and executive leadership team.
Spanish airline UEPfly has recently taken delivery of an ATR72-500, serial number 763, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127F engines. This aircraft will be operated by Spanish airline Swiftair, marking an important addition to UEPfly’s expanding regional fleet.
US-based Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 42583, powered by advanced CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This aircraft addition marks another step in Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy.
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has taken delivery of one Bombardier CRJ200, bearing serial number 7634, powered by efficient General Electric CF34-3B1 engines. This latest fleet addition supports SkyWest’s continued efforts to optimize and expand regional air service operations.
Colombian regional carrier Satena has taken delivery of its second De Havilland Canada DHC6-400, as part of a broader plan to add six aircraft throughout 2025. The airline anticipates operating a total of eight DHC6 aircraft by 2026.
Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has executed a sale agreement involving an Embraer E195 airframe with UK-based aviation services provider Avtrade.
Iraqi Airways has officially retired its only Boeing B777-200LR, serial number 40993, equipped with powerful General Electric GE90-115B engines. The aircraft is currently parked at a storage facility in Marana, Arizona.
