Caribbean Airlines (Trinidad) has officially launched its new service connecting Guadeloupe with stops in St. Luciaand Dominica. This addition to the airline’s network enhances regional connectivity and provides travelers with more convenient options to explore the Caribbean.
Brussels Airlines (Belgium) has announced plans to launch a new nonstop route connecting Brussels Airport to Funchal, Madeira, starting on April 5, 2025. The service will be operated using Airbus A320ceo or A320neo aircraft, providing passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel option to this sought-after destination.
AJet (Turkiye) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Algiers, set to commence on January 6, 2025. The flights will be operated using a combination of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8, and Airbus A321 aircraft.
Air Arabia Egypt has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Alexandria Borg el Arab Airport to Taif, Saudi Arabia, starting February 21, 2025. The flights will be operated using the airline’s reliable and efficient Airbus A320 aircraft.
South African Airways (SAA) pilots have officially ended their strike after successfully negotiating a salary increment. The resolution of the dispute ensures the restoration of normal operations for the airline, which had been impacted by the industrial action.
Deutsche Aircraft (Germany) has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Nico Neumann as Co-CEO, effective immediately. Neumann will share the executive role with the company’s current CEO, Dave Jackson, as Deutsche Aircraft strengthens its leadership team to support its strategic goals.
Boeing has announced the layoff of 222 members of its Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. This latest round of job cuts is part of a broader workforce reduction initiative that began in November 2024, reflecting the company’s continued efforts to realign its workforce with operational demands.
Boeing has announced the immediate departure of Ziad Ojakli, its head of government affairs and top lobbyist. The company has appointed Bill McSherry as his interim replacement, ensuring continuity in its government relations and lobbying efforts.
Aero Contractors (Nigeria) CEO Ado Sanusi has urged the Federal Government to reverse the current high interest rates affecting businesses in the country. Sanusi emphasized that a reduction in interest rates is crucial for Nigerian airlines to fully benefit from the Cape Town Convention protocol, which aims to facilitate asset-based financing and leasing for aircraft.
Lufthansa Technik (Germany) has announced plans to invest significantly in a new facility near Porto, Portugal, as part of its global expansion strategy. The project, slated for completion by the end of 2027, underscores Lufthansa Technik’s commitment to enhancing its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Europe.
