Turkish Airlines is set to launch a weekly freighter service connecting its Istanbul base to Mexico City’s AIFA(Felipe Ángeles International Airport) via a US gateway. The operation is scheduled to begin in January or February 2025, marking an expansion of the airline’s cargo network in the Americas.
TAP Air Portugal has officially resumed its codeshare partnership with Air India, extending coverage to three services between Europe and Delhi. This renewed agreement strengthens connectivity for travelers between India and Europe, offering seamless travel options and enhanced network integration.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced plans to resume direct flights to Delhi and Mumbai in 2025. The move is part of the airline’s strategy to strengthen its global network and meet the growing demand for air travel between Jordan and India.
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…
