Qatar Airways has announced the re-launch of daily flights to Canberra from Doha, with a stopover in Melbourne, starting in December 2025. The route will be served using the Boeing 777, reflecting the airline’s commitment to restoring and expanding its network across Australia.
Marabu, an Estonian-based carrier, has announced plans to close its Munich base in summer 2025 as part of a strategic shift to manage rising operational costs and address challenges related to wet-leased aircraft availability. The airline will also scale back flights from Stuttgart and Cologne while concentrating its operations on Hamburg, Leipzig/Halle, and Nuremberg.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier from South Korea, has filed plans to launch nonstop flights between Seoul Incheon and Singapore, starting 30 March 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, catering to the rising demand for direct connectivity between the two cities.
Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Haikou and Tokyo Narita on 3 February 2025. The route will be operated with a Boeing 737-800, catering to the growing demand for connectivity between China and Japan.
Air China, one of China’s leading airlines, reported robust growth in its operational metrics for November 2024. The airline recorded a 17.5% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 10.4 million travelers. Key performance indicators such as Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), and load factor (LF) also showed notable improvements, highlighting the airline’s strong recovery and operational efficiency.
CemAir, a South African regional carrier, has been directed by the South Gauteng High Court to return equipment leased from Swissport South Africa within five days. The court ruling follows the carrier’s failure to extend its existing leasing contract with Swissport.
The Reykjanes District Court has ruled in favor of Air Berlin’s insolvency administrator in a legal case against Isavia, Iceland’s airport operator. The decision allows the administrator to confiscate assets worth over $1.1 million, stemming from a dispute over an aircraft impounded at Keflavík Airport in 2017. The ruling represents a significant victory for Air Berlin’s creditors, as the funds recovered will contribute to…
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), a leading lessor based in Ireland, has completed the sale of an ATR42-500 airframe to DAT (Danish Air Transport), a regional airline based in Denmark. This transaction highlights NAC’s ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio while supporting operators in enhancing their regional capabilities.
The liquidation process for Jet Airways (India) is gaining momentum, with auctioned planes potentially being transferred to the Challenge Group, based in Malta. This development reflects a positive approach from both the lendersand the liquidator, who are working towards a resolution that maximizes asset recovery.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement for a Boeing 737-700, identified by serial number 29346, from Smartwings, a Czech airline. The aircraft will be used for short-term operations, supporting Dan Air’s network requirements.
