Air Albania (Albania) has taken delivery of one Boeing B737-800, bearing serial number 40880, through a wet lease agreement with SkyUp Airlines (Ukraine). The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, reinforcing the airline’s narrowbody fleet.
Aero K (South Korea) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing serial number 2612. The aircraft is on lease and is powered by CFM56-5B6/P engines, further strengthening the airline’s narrowbody fleet.
SriLankan Airlines reported a $6.6 million net loss for the seven months ending October 2024, as net traffic revenue fell 14.9% to $517.3 million. The decline reflects weaker demand and financial struggles, continuing the airline’s challenging financial trajectory.
MTU Aero Engines (Germany) has released its 2024 financial results, showing an 18% increase in adjusted revenue to $7.8 billion, fueled by robust demand in commercial and military aviation sectors. The company also reported a 29% rise in net income, reaching $798 million, reflecting higher engine deliveries and aftermarket services growth.
Jeju Air (South Korea) has announced its 2024 financial results, showing total revenue climbed 12.3% to $1.3 billion, reflecting strong passenger demand. However, the airline’s net profit plummeted 83.8% to $15 million, impacted by rising operational costs and economic challenges.
Etihad (UAE) has reported a significant surge in profitability for 2024, with net profit tripling to $476 million and revenues increasing 25% to $6.9 billion. The airline’s financial performance underscores strong passenger demand, strategic cost efficiencies, and expansion in key markets.
Cargojet (Canada) reported a strong financial performance for 4Q 2024, with total revenue rising 32.1% to $206.7 million and net earnings reaching $50.2 million. The company’s full-year 2024 revenue grew 14.1% to $705 million, with net earnings of $108.4 million and net cash reserves of $231.7 million.
airBaltic (Latvia) will be able to evaluate the refinancing of its $397 million bond debt starting in May 2026, as the airline seeks to optimize its financial structure and reduce borrowing costs.
airBaltic (Latvia) is considering pushing back its planned IPO to early 2026, as CEO Martin Gauss acknowledged that ongoing engine delivery challenges are restricting the airline’s growth trajectory.
Sydney Airport (Australia) is set to undergo a slot management transition, with Airport Coordination (UK) taking over from Airport Coordination Australia as the new slot manager from April 2025. The three-year appointmentmarks a strategic shift in the airport’s flight coordination system.
