Juneyao Air (China) has announced the launch of a new Sanya–Ulaanbaatar route, scheduled to commence on 03 December 2024. The initial operations will be conducted using an Airbus A321neo, with plans to transition to the A320shortly thereafter.
Discover Airlines (Germany) has revealed plans to launch a new Frankfurt–Larnaca route, with operations set to commence on 26 October 2025. The flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, further enhancing its network across Europe.
China Eastern Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Harbin and Seoul Incheon, set to begin on 27 December 2024. The flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, enhancing connectivity between northeastern China and South Korea.
Beijing Capital Airlines (China) has announced a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sapporo New Chitose Airport, with flights scheduled to commence on 28 December 2024. The service will be operated using an Airbus A320, catering to growing demand for travel between China and Japan.
Animawings (Romania) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Bucharest and Nice, scheduled to begin on 17 April 2025. This new service will strengthen the airline’s European network, offering passengers a direct connection between the Romanian capital and the French Riviera.
Spirit Airlines (US) has expressed “substantial doubt” about its ability to sustain operations through 2025, attributing the concern to significant financial losses and difficult market conditions. This announcement underscores the challenges faced by the low-cost carrier amid heightened competition and rising costs.
Michal Fijol, CEO of LOT Polish Airlines, has reportedly been dismissed from his position following structural changes within the airline’s parent company, the Polish Aviation Group (PGL). The development comes after PGL was transferred to the Ministry of Infrastructure, signaling a potential shift in the strategic oversight of the group.
Zela Aviation (Cyprus) has successfully facilitated an ACMI partnership between Air Peace (Nigeria) and AirExplore(Slovakia). The agreement will see the lease of four aircraft from AirExplore to Air Peace for operations during the winter 2024/25 season.
Thai Airways International is taking significant steps to simplify and modernize its fleet, focusing on operating three widebody aircraft types and a single narrowbody family in the medium term. This strategy reflects the airline’s efforts to enhance efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and align with its growth objectives.
Sunwing Airlines (Canada) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 35145. The aircraft has been acquired under a wet lease agreement with TUI Airways (UK) and is powered by CFM56-7B27 engines, offering reliability and efficiency.
