Japan Airlines (JAL) has expressed its intention to incorporate Alaska Air Group into its existing trans-Pacific joint venture with US-based American Airlines. Although JAL has clearly indicated this strategic interest, no specific timeline for the inclusion was provided.
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially established a joint venture partnership, which encompasses a comprehensive codeshare agreement and the launch of new direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in the second half of 2025.
France-based global logistics leader CMA CGM has officially submitted a bid to acquire the cargo operations of Air Belgium. A court ruling on the proposed acquisition is expected by 27 March 2025.
Air New Zealand and Air India have entered into a new codeshare partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at exploring the feasibility of establishing direct flights between India and New Zealand.
Bryan Bedford, CEO of US-based Republic Airways, has been officially nominated to become the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), succeeding current acting administrator Chris Rocheleau.
Spanish airline UEPfly has recently taken delivery of an ATR72-500, serial number 763, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW127F engines. This aircraft will be operated by Spanish airline Swiftair, marking an important addition to UEPfly’s expanding regional fleet.
US-based Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 42583, powered by advanced CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This aircraft addition marks another step in Southwest’s ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy.
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has taken delivery of one Bombardier CRJ200, bearing serial number 7634, powered by efficient General Electric CF34-3B1 engines. This latest fleet addition supports SkyWest’s continued efforts to optimize and expand regional air service operations.
Colombian regional carrier Satena has taken delivery of its second De Havilland Canada DHC6-400, as part of a broader plan to add six aircraft throughout 2025. The airline anticipates operating a total of eight DHC6 aircraft by 2026.
Iraqi Airways has officially retired its only Boeing B777-200LR, serial number 40993, equipped with powerful General Electric GE90-115B engines. The aircraft is currently parked at a storage facility in Marana, Arizona.
