Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced plans to increase frequencies on its Istanbul–Moscow route in response to growing demand during the upcoming winter season. Beginning October 26, the carrier will expand its schedule from six daily flights to seven daily flights, enhancing connectivity between the two cities.
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Spirit Airlines has announced a major reduction in its upcoming 2025 winter schedule, cutting 54% of its planned flights from Las Vegas (LAS). According to aviation analytics provider Cirium, this translates to more than 3,400 flightsbeing removed, making Las Vegas the carrier’s most heavily impacted hub.
CAM has brought an Airbus A330-300 (MSN 1146) out of long-term storage and transferred it for freighter conversion in China. The aircraft, built in 2010 and powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, was ferried from Châteauroux (CHR) in France to Guangzhou (CAN), where it will undergo conversion at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services in cooperation with EFW.
China Southern Airlines has officially launched an online auction for several of its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, marking a strategic move to phase out older, less efficient widebody aircraft from its fleet. The auction, which will remain open until September 25, 2025, is hosted on the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange and includes aircraft delivered between 2013 and 2014, each powered…
Finnair is exploring the possibility of placing an order for up to 30 Airbus narrowbody aircraft, signaling a major step in its ongoing fleet renewal and efforts to strengthen competitiveness in the European market. The airline, led by Chief Executive Officer Turkka Kuusisto, has confirmed that discussions with Airbus remain in the early stages, with a final decision…
QantasLink is preparing to introduce the Airbus A220-300 on routes connecting the Sunshine Coast to Sydney and Melbourne, beginning in February 2026. The move represents a key step in Qantas Group’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, replacing larger Boeing 737s with the more fuel-efficient A220 on these important domestic services.
Emirates has taken another decisive step in its fleet expansion strategy by securing a groundbreaking aircraft financing agreement with Emirates NBD for two Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This marks the airline’s first direct, mortgage-style financing structure conducted entirely in the UAE, without reliance on traditional offshore vehicles.
Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has reinforced its leadership and operational capabilities with the addition of five accomplished professionals, each bringing significant experience to support the company’s continued growth in aircraft leasing and asset management.
