Hainan Airlines (China) has announced the resumption of its Haikou–Osaka Kansai service, set to restart on 01 April 2025. This move reinforces the airline’s international expansion efforts, particularly in the China–Japan market, as travel demand between the two countries continues to rise.
Norwegian has announced plans to establish a new pilot base in Sweden, set to open in April 2025. This move reflects the airline’s long-term commitment to expanding operations in Sweden, which it views as a critical market for 2025 and 2026.
Norwegian has implemented Program X, a strategic profitability program aimed at enhancing cost efficiency and operational synergies. The initiative is led by Jeanette Bo-Alnes, the newly appointed Chief Performance Officer, and will run until at least the end of 2026.
airBaltic (Latvia) has announced a temporary 40% wage reduction for its management board, a voluntary decision aimed at supporting the airline’s financial stability ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO). The measure will remain in effect until the successful completion of the share listing process.
ACG Air Cargo Germany’s insolvency administrator has suffered a legal setback after the Braunschweig Regional Court ruled against its $147.6 million lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Office. The case centered on the carrier’s claim for damages following the suspension of its operating license, which it argued led to financial losses and insolvency.
Volotea (Spain) is expanding its French network with the introduction of a new route connecting Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and Bastia (BIA), scheduled to commence on 06 July 2025.
Virgin Australia has restructured its E190-E2 acquisition strategy by transferring four aircraft on order to Azorra (US) under a sale & leaseback agreement. This transaction allows Virgin Australia to retain operational access to the aircraft while optimizing its financial flexibility.
T’way Air (South Korea) is strengthening its maintenance and operational readiness by introducing additional spare LEAP-1B27 engines as part of its expanded safety investment initiative. This move aligns with the airline’s fleet expansion plan, which targets a total of 20 Boeing 737-8 aircraft by the end of 2027.
SWISS has taken a strategic approach to managing its fleet by repurposing the two PW1524G-3 engines from a grounded A220-300, serial 55021, for use as spare engines. The aircraft has been stranded in Brussels since November 2024 and is now projected to remain out of service until autumn 2025.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease (Netherlands) has successfully delivered its fifth aircraft engine to Aeromexico, completing a sale & leaseback transaction for a GEnx-1B76A engine on November 29, 2024. This latest deal strengthens the ongoing partnership between SMBC Aero Engine Lease and Aeromexico, supporting the airline’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
