Virgin Atlantic has entered a financing arrangement in which it mortgaged part of its slot portfolio at London Heathrow for $330 million, drawing scrutiny from UK aviation regulators and government authorities. The financing move was reportedly designed to fund shareholder dividends, in particular payments to U.S. partner Delta Air Lines.
Lufthansa has announced a significant adjustment to its domestic network, confirming plans to cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany in response to increasing operational expenses and government-imposed taxes. The reduction, which affects multiple domestic routes, is expected to continue through the summer 2026 season as part of the airline’s broader cost-management and restructuring strategy.
Two United Airlines aircraft were involved in a minor ground collision at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest aviation hubs in the United States. The incident occurred when a Boeing 737, operating flight UA2652 from Jackson Hole, made contact with the left horizontal stabilizer of a parked Boeing 767 while taxiing to its gate.
Singapore Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its narrowbody fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44262 and registration 9V-MBT, will soon join the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
Copa Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX from Boeing, continuing the airline’s modernization and fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44183 and registration HP-9814CMP, will join Copa’s growing narrowbody fleet in the coming days.
Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements with the upcoming luxury carrier Magnifica Air for a total of six new Airbus aircraft, comprising four Airbus A220-300s and two Airbus A321-200neos. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2027, supporting Magnifica Air’s launch plans and entry into the premium air travel market.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has finalized an agreement to lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, marking its first transaction with Morocco’s national airline. The deal underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting long-term aviation growth across Africa and enhancing the region’s international connectivity.
Air India has announced a significant expansion to its network with the addition of 174 weekly flights under its Northern Winter Schedule, effective 26 October 2025. The increase will strengthen connectivity across key domestic destinations and short-haul international routes, meeting rising travel demand within India and to Southeast Asia.
airBaltic has reported a record-breaking performance for the first nine months of 2025, carrying 3.9 million passengers across its network — the highest number in the airline’s history for the January–September period. This represents a 1.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, reflecting the airline’s continued operational strength and strategic growth across Europe and beyond.
Wizz Air is expanding its modern fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN 12511). This latest addition continues the carrier’s commitment to maintaining one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in Europe, supporting its rapid network growth and sustainability goals.
