ANA Appoints Juichi Hirasawa As President And CEO, marking a significant leadership transition at All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline and long-standing SKYTRAX 5-Star carrier. The change will take effect on April 1, 2026, when Hirasawa succeeds Shinichi Inoue, who will move into a Senior Advisor role at ANA HOLDINGS INC.
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Alaska Airlines has announced a delay in the delivery of two E175 aircraft that were scheduled for May 2025, alongside adjustments to its summer 2025 flight schedule. The airline attributes these decisions to the “uncertain economic environment” and the financial impact of tariffs that have disrupted its supply chain and overall aircraft acquisition plans.
Mexicana has been directed by the Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales (INAI), Mexico’s data compliance regulator, to disclose contracts related to the leasing of aircraft. This includes agreements signed with Petrus Aero Holdings (US) and any other involved companies.
Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 6500, under a lease agreement. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common engine variant used across the A320ceo family known for fuel efficiency and robust reliability.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has taken delivery of another Airbus A321neo, further enhancing its operational capabilities. The aircraft, identified by serial 12245, is powered by advanced LEAP-1A32 engines, renowned for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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.
Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest low-cost carriers, has announced the purchase of 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines from CFM International. The agreement strengthens the airline’s operational resilience and supports its growing fleet of B737-8200 aircraft.
