Air India has announced a leadership transition as Klaus Goersch, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will step down in January 2025. Klaus will assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and COO at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (US). His successor will be Basil Kwak, a senior executive from Vistara, marking another significant personnel movement within the Tata Group’s aviation ventures.
Air Ceilao, a new Sri Lankan airline, has officially applied to the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAA) for an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and license to operate domestic and international charter flights. The proposed operations will focus on transporting both passengers and cargo.
United Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12208. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reliability.
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, is set to benefit from a government-initiated rescue plan, aimed at addressing the airline’s financial and operational challenges. A key focus of the plan is fleet renewal, as several aircraft in Tunisair’s current fleet are projected to reach the end of their operational life between 2029 and 2030.
TUI fly Germany has announced plans to wet-lease two Boeing 737-800s from Go2Sky (Slovakia) for its operations during the busy travel season between April and October 2025.
Toki Air, a regional airline based in Japan, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600, bearing serial number 1618. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-L engines, which offer enhanced efficiency and performance.
Sunwing Airlines, a Canada-based carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, bearing serial number 38027, on wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia). The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency.
My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has announced ambitious plans to quadruple its freighter fleet to 20 aircraft by the end of 2026. This rapid expansion underscores the airline’s commitment to meeting growing demand in the global air cargo market.
Lift, a South African airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 3927. This aircraft is operated by Global Aviation (South Africa) and is equipped with IAE V2527-A5 engines, known for their performance and efficiency.
LEVEL, a Spain-based airline, is set to expand its operations with the addition of its seventh Airbus A330-200 in the coming weeks. This milestone marks another step in the airline’s commitment to bolstering its fleet capacity to meet growing passenger demand.
