Royal Brunei Airlines has expanded its next-generation single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 11329 and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. The aircraft joins the airline’s growing A320neo family and will be used primarily on its short- to medium-haul network.
China Southern Airlines has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12510, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, continuing its strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing emissions across its narrowbody fleet.
China Airlines (Taiwan) has received a new Airbus A321neo, serial number 12415, equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, further strengthening the airline’s narrowbody fleet as part of its ongoing modernization program.
Sun Country Airlines (US) has secured a US$75 million senior secured revolving credit facility from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (Japan). The new agreement replaces a previous $25 million revolving credit facility (RCF), representing a major boost to the airline’s liquidity as it continues to expand operations and reinforce its financial flexibility.
flynas (Saudi Arabia) is significantly expanding its summer 2025 network with the addition of six new destinations, including Milan (Italy), Geneva (Switzerland), Krakow (Poland), Rize (Turkey), Casablanca (Morocco), and a new direct route between Jeddah and El Alamein (Egypt). These additions will bring the airline’s summer route network to over 20 cities, further reinforcing its role as a key player in regional and international low-cost travel.
Batik Air Malaysia has announced plans to commence nonstop service between Kota Kinabalu (BKI) and Seoul Incheon (ICN) beginning 12 September 2025. The new route will be operated using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, expanding the carrier’s footprint in Northeast Asia and enhancing connectivity between Malaysia’s Sabah region and South Korea.
The government of Mozambique has confirmed the payment of US$3 million to euroAtlantic Airways (Portugal) as part of the termination settlement for a contract involving LAM – Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, the state-owned national carrier. While the amount satisfies Mozambique’s obligations, it remains below the level of compensation originally demanded by euroAtlantic.
Volotea (Spain) has appointed Nathan Bailey as its new Fleet Director, strengthening the airline’s technical leadership team as it continues its fleet expansion and renewal strategy. Bailey joined the company in early 2025, and his promotion signals a strategic emphasis on experienced leadership to guide aircraft acquisition, leasing, and optimization processes.
Skymark Airlines (Japan) has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Sato Yoshinobu as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement also includes the formal step-down of Hora Hayao, who had been serving as Chairman, and will now transition into a part-time advisory role.
HAECO (Hong Kong) has announced a new maintenance partnership with SF Airlines (China) to conduct C-checkson the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 747 freighters (B747F). The checks will be carried out at HAECO’s state-of-the-art facilities in Hong Kong, further strengthening the MRO provider’s foothold in the cargo maintenance segment.
