SR Technics, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service provider based in Switzerland, has announced the renewal of its engine maintenance contract with Allegiant Air, a prominent low-cost carrier in the United States. This five-year extension continues the collaboration that began in 2019, focusing on the maintenance and support of Allegiant’s CFM56-5B engines.
Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, is preparing to enhance its long-haul capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2032, with the total investment estimated at $2 billion.
Silk Avia, Uzbekistan’s regional airline and a member of the Uzbekistan Airways Group, is set to bolster its fleet with the addition of new ATR 72-600 aircraft. This strategic move aims to support the airline’s expanding route network and accommodate increasing passenger demand.
SATA Air Açores, the regional airline serving Portugal’s Azores archipelago, has announced plans to expand its fleet by integrating an additional Q400 aircraft. This move aims to accommodate the rising passenger demand across the inter-island network.
Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, has bolstered its fleet by acquiring a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. This addition brings the airline’s total fleet size to 41 aircraft, including three B737-8 units received since 2023.
ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced adjustments to its aircraft delivery schedule due to ongoing supply chain challenges. Originally slated to receive 11 Boeing aircraft in fiscal 2025, the company now expects to take delivery of only four: three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 737-8. The remaining seven aircraft are anticipated to be deferred to fiscal 2026.
Air Serbia has returned its sole Embraer E195 aircraft, registered YU-ATB (serial number 19000213), to service following nearly two months of maintenance in Naples. The aircraft resumed operations on a flight between Belgrade and Dusseldorf.
Air Madagascar has sold two stored Airbus A340-300 aircraft, with serial numbers 319 and 210, to a Chinese company for US$2 million. This sale is part of the airline’s strategy to reduce its debt burden.
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, has reported a substantial increase in its financial performance for the year 2024. The airline achieved a net profit of US$33.1 million, marking a 66.2% rise compared to the previous year. Operating revenue also saw an uptick, growing by 5.3% to reach US$677.7 million.
Aeroflot Group, Russia’s largest airline conglomerate, has released its financial results for the year 2024. The company reported a net loss of $299.2 million for the year, despite achieving a 43.3% increase in revenue, totaling $7.2 billion.
