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Japan Airlines To Extend B777-300ER Retirement

Japan Airlines (JAL) Managing Director Ross Leggett has confirmed that the retirement of the carrier’s B777-300ER fleet will be postponed by approximately three years. This decision comes as Japan Airlines continues to monitor future aircraft delivery schedules to ensure seamless operational transitions without service disruptions.

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GOL Completes Engine Overhauls For Full Return In 2026

GOL (Brazil) has successfully completed overhauls on more than 50 B737 engines in 2024, signaling a major step forward in its fleet renewal and maintenance strategy. The carrier has announced that it remains on track to return all of its aircraft to active service by the first quarter of 2026, underscoring its determination to rebuild capacity and competitiveness in the…

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ETF Airways Sole Bidder For Montenegro Airlines Parts

ETF Airways (Croatia) has emerged as the sole bidder in the competitive tender process launched by the bankruptcy administrator of Montenegro Airlines for the sale of a range of Fokker and Embraer spare parts. This development highlights ETF Airways’ proactive approach in acquiring key assets that could strengthen its maintenance and operational capabilities.

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Boeing 737 MAX Delivered To Xiamen Airlines

A Boeing B737 MAX aircraft sporting the Xiamen Airlines livery has departed Seattle, bound for the airline’s delivery center in China. The delivery marks a significant milestone as trade tensions between the United States and China show signs of easing, enabling resumed aircraft handovers that had been stalled for years due to political and economic disputes.

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ANA President Silent On E190-E2 Operational Plans

ANA All Nippon Airways (Japan) remains tight-lipped about which specific division will operate its recently ordered 20 E190-E2 regional jets, according to a statement from President Shinichi Inoue. Speaking to industry observers, Inoue said, “Now is not the right time to talk about it,” leaving open questions about how the new aircraft will be integrated into ANA’s broader…

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India Urges Airlines To Invest In Air Mauritius

India is actively encouraging its airlines to explore potential investments in Air Mauritius, following a direct request from the island nation for increased support and enhanced connectivity. Air Mauritius is grappling with a negative equity of $237 million, marking a severe financial crisis for the carrier that has long played a crucial role in connecting the Indian subcontinent with the…