Pobeda Airlines (Russia) is set to reclaim all Boeing 737s currently operated by sister airlines Aeroflot and Rossiya, reinforcing its commitment to a single-fleet strategy. The move aims to simplify operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall fleet efficiency.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
Ethiopian Airlines has taken a significant step in expanding Ethiopia’s aviation infrastructure, signing a $1.2 billion memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the African Development Bank to collaborate on the development of the $7.8 billion Bishoftu International Airport project.
Garuda Indonesia has announced plans to acquire up to 100 new aircraft from Boeing and Airbus by the end of 2025, as disclosed by Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza at an event in Jakarta. This expansion is intended to strengthen Indonesia’s commercial aviation sector, aligning with the growth of the national aerospace industry.
Tashkent-based cargo airline My Freighter has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200F, MSN 32386, from Titan Aviation Holdings, a freighter leasing subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. The aircraft, registered as UK75001, is 23.6 years old and will strengthen My Freighter’s cargo operations.
TAP Air Portugal could be forced to pay up to $300 million after a Supreme Court ruling sided with flight crew members dismissed during the airline’s restructuring plan. The legal decision represents a major financial and operational challenge for the carrier, potentially impacting its recovery strategy and financial stability.
T’way Air (South Korea) CEO Jeong Hong-geun has stepped down after failing to secure a fourth consecutive term, following the airline’s acquisition by Daemyung Sono Group. This leadership transition marks a significant shift for the South Korean low-cost carrier, which is now under new ownership.
Pivot Airlines (Canada) has announced the appointment of Scott Monsen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing extensive financial expertise to the airline. Monsen’s role will focus on enhancing financial strategy, optimizing operational costs, and supporting Pivot Airlines’ growth objectives.
Hawaiian Airlines (US) flight attendants’ union has reached a tentative agreement on a contract extension, which will keep the existing terms in place while providing stability and labor certainty until February 2028. This agreement marks a significant step in securing long-term workforce agreements, ensuring operational continuity and labor peace for the airline.
National Jet Express (NJE) has further strengthened its operations by adding two new aircraft to its fleet—a Q400, serial 4246, and an Embraer E190, serial 19000483. With these latest acquisitions, NJE’s total fleet now stands at 26 aircraft, reinforcing its regional and charter services across Australia.
