Island Aviation Services (Maldives) has announced its renewed interest in acquiring one Airbus A330-200 through an operating lease, with a preferred lease term of five years. This marks the latest move in the carrier’s ongoing efforts to expand its long-haul capabilities and international reach.
Etihad Airways (UAE) has expanded its next-generation long-haul fleet with the addition of its sixth Airbus A350-1000, bearing serial number 717. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader fleet modernization strategy and underscores its continued investment in fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly widebody aircraft.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced a delay in the arrival of its long-anticipated Boeing 787-9 aircraft, now expected to be delivered in mid-2026. This development is likely to impact the airline’s previously stated plans to launch direct transatlantic services, including flights to New York, which had been tentatively scheduled around the original delivery timeline.
Azul (Brazil) has initiated a primary public offering of preferred shares, beginning with a base offering of 450 million shares, with the option to increase the total offering up to 697 million shares. The move marks a significant step in the carrier’s strategy to reinforce its balance sheet and support long-term operational resilience.
CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to French regional carrier Regourd Aviation S.A.S., operating under the Amelia brand. The transaction marks the start of a new partnership and supports Amelia’s long-term fleet development strategy.
Viva (Mexico) has reported a strong performance for March 2025, with total passengers carried reaching 2.4 million, a 12.2% increase year-over-year. This growth reflects the airline’s sustained capacity expansion and solid demand across its domestic and regional route network, even as its load factor (LF) recorded a marginal decline of 0.6 percentage points to 85.9%.
Royal Jordanian (Jordan) has announced plans to resume its Amman–Mumbai service beginning 19 June 2025, with operations to be conducted using the Airbus A320neo. This marks a key step in the airline’s broader strategy to rebuild its Asia network post-COVID and meet resurgent travel demand between the Middle East and South Asia.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has announced the launch of a new regional route connecting Hanimaadhoo in the northern Maldives to Bangalore (India). The service is scheduled to commence on 15 May 2025and will be operated using ATR42 aircraft, enhancing air connectivity between South Asia and the northern atolls of the Maldives.
Hainan Airlines (China) is set to launch a new international route between Haikou and Kuala Lumpur starting 30 May 2025, utilizing its fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This new service reflects the airline’s continued strategy to expand regional connectivity between China and Southeast Asia as travel demand rebounds.
StandardAero (US) has initiated legal action in bankruptcy court, seeking an order that would compel Silver Airways (US) to return a leased aircraft engine currently in the airline’s possession. The action comes as part of the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involving Silver Airways, which has been struggling to stabilize operations and address creditor claims.
