Iberia Reschedules A321XLR Service Launch on Madrid-Paris Route
Iberia has rescheduled the debut of its Airbus A321XLR service between Madrid and Paris Charles de Gaulle.
DHL Express Partners with Central Airlines for China-Europe Cargo Expansion
DHL Express has expanded its cargo operations by partnering with Central Airlines to launch Boeing 777F services connecting Shenzhen, China, with its Leipzig hub in Germany. Central Airlines will provide Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) services for this dedicated 777F, marking the airline’s first collaboration with DHL in China. This new route aims to strengthen…
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Centrum Air to Launch Tashkent–Colombo Service in November 2024
Centrum Air is set to initiate its Tashkent–Colombo route on November 17, 2024, providing a direct connection between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with weekly service on an Airbus A321neo. This new route departs from Tashkent early morning, arriving in Colombo by mid-morning, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions. The return flight departs Colombo…
Avianca to Begin Direct Flights from Bogotá to Havana in December
Starting December 16, 2024, Avianca will introduce a daily direct flight from Bogotá, Colombia, to Havana, Cuba, aiming to boost tourism and cultural connectivity between the two nations. The route, operated by A320 family aircraft, is expected to provide over 2,500 seats weekly, accommodating both leisure and business travelers. This new service allows easier access…
airBaltic Delays Rzeszow Route Launch to November 2024
airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
Asia Pacific Airlines See Growth in Passenger and Cargo Markets in September 2024
In September 2024, Asia Pacific airlines experienced substantial growth in both international passenger and cargo traffic, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). International passenger numbers rose by 18.8% year-on-year, totaling 29.2 million, nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels at 97.5% of September 2019 volumes. Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) showed a 19.3% increase, fueled by…
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Ireland-Based Aircraft Lessors Face Tax Scrutiny from India
Ireland-based aircraft leasing firms, widely favored by Indian airlines for fleet expansion, are now under scrutiny from India’s tax authorities. The investigation stems from concerns that these lessors might be exploiting favorable tax treaties, specifically by structuring their businesses in Ireland to minimize tax liabilities in India. Leasing companies registered in Ireland benefit from the…
El Salvador Advances Open Skies Agreements to Boost Economy and Airline Competition
El Salvador is strategically advancing its open skies agreements, seeking to foster economic growth, increase airline competition, and lower air travel costs. While the country enacted open skies policies in 2013, the government, under President Nayib Bukele, has amplified its efforts recently, securing 22 agreements globally, including new partnerships with Brazil and Uruguay. Vice Minister…
Brazilian Government Open to Facilitate TAP-Azul Debt Agreement Without Direct Intervention
Brazil’s government has indicated willingness to facilitate an agreement between TAP Air Portugal and Brazil’s Azul regarding a €200 million debt but emphasized no governmental interference. Silvio Costa Filho, Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, reiterated this stance following discussions in Lisbon with Portuguese officials, including Miguel Pinto Luz, Portugal’s Minister of Infrastructure. Both governments…
SpiceJet Faces Insolvency Petition Amidst Creditor Settlements
Indian airline SpiceJet is facing an insolvency petition filed by Eusu Logistics in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) over unpaid dues totaling ₹1.94 crore. This development follows ongoing financial challenges for the airline, which has recently settled multiple creditor disputes, including a significant $4.5 million agreement with Shannon Engine Support. SpiceJet’s financial restructuring efforts…