Air Botswana has taken delivery of a wet leased ERJ145, under a two-year strategic agreement with Westair of Namibia. The aircraft, bearing serial number 14501022, was introduced as part of the carrier’s efforts to enhance regional connectivity and fleet efficiency.
Vietnam Airlines has reported a significant financial rebound for the first quarter of 2025, registering a consolidated pre-tax profit of approximately $138 million. The achievement is further supported by an 11% increase in consolidated revenue, reaching $1.2 billion, signaling a sustained recovery from the post-pandemic period and effective strategic implementation by the airline.
Capital A, the Malaysian aviation group and parent company of AirAsia, is actively exploring the possibility of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its long-term strategic objectives. This initiative is driven by the company’s ambition to expand its access to global capital markets and better position itself for future growth and investment opportunities.
SkyAlps, the Italian regional airline, has reinforced its management team in preparation for the summer 2025 season, appointing Alberto Casamatti as Accountable Manager and Valerio Dell’Angela as Postholder CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation). These strategic additions are intended to bolster operational integrity, regulatory compliance, and the airline’s growth trajectory.
airBaltic, the national airline of Latvia, has officially launched an international executive search to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of longtime CEO Martin Gauss. The process is expected to last approximately three months, and notably, the airline confirmed that no compensation or severance will be paid to Gauss.
Air France-KLM has appointed Florence Parly as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the airline group, marking a notable leadership transition at one of Europe’s largest airline conglomerates. The appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on strategic governance and sustainable growth.
Aerolíneas Argentinas, the national airline of Argentina, is now officially on the path toward privatization, following a public statement from Manuel Adorni, spokesperson for the Argentine presidency. Adorni described the process as “unavoidable”, framing it as part of a broader government initiative to reform and streamline state-owned enterprises.
SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12565. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, and will serve as a cornerstone in the airline’s drive for greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
SAS Connect, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) based in Sweden, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, serial number 12528, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines supplied by CFM International. The aircraft represents another step in SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal initiative aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Republic Airways, a prominent U.S. regional carrier, has taken delivery of a new Embraer E175 aircraft, carrying serial number 17000990. The aircraft is powered by CF34-8E5 engines, produced by GE Aerospace, and will serve routes under its existing capacity purchase agreements with major U.S. network airlines.
