Etihad Airways, based in the UAE, is enhancing its fleet with a leased Airbus A330-200 from Wamos Air (Spain) beginning in December 2024. This aircraft will initially serve routes from Abu Dhabi to Manila, Rome, and Milan, providing additional capacity to meet growing travel demand on these popular routes. The A330-200, known for its range and passenger comfort, is expected to support Etihad’s expansion efforts and…
Enter Air, the Polish charter airline, inaugurated its new route from Katowice to Ilha do Sal on November 4, 2024, marking an expansion in its international route offerings. The new service is operated with a Boeing 737-8, a popular choice for medium-haul routes due to its efficiency and passenger comfort features. This route connects Poland to Cape Verde, offering Polish travelers…
Copa Holdings, the parent company of Copa Airlines, has reported its October 2024 traffic results, showing positive growth in Available Seat Miles (ASMs) and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs). ASMs saw an increase of 6.6%, while RPMs rose by 6.5% compared to the same period last year. However, the load factor (LF), which indicates how full flights are on average, experienced a slight decline…
Air Arabia, the UAE-based low-cost carrier, has announced plans to resume its Sharjah – Yanbu route starting November 28, 2024. The route will be serviced by the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet, which is well-suited for the relatively short journey between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This resumption comes in response to rising demand for travel between the two cities, particularly…
Argentina and the Titan Consortium (US) have reached a final settlement in the Aerolíneas Argentinas expropriation case, concluding a long-standing dispute over the airline’s nationalization. Under the terms of the agreement, Argentina is required to pay $389.5 million, which includes accumulated interest, as compensation to the Titan Consortium. This ruling brings closure to a significant legal and financial case concerning…
The Moscow Arbitration Court has issued an order requiring Yakutia Airlines, a Russian carrier, to pay $2.6 million to VTK-Avia as part of a partial settlement in a debt recovery case. The case centers on a 2017 lease agreement for two SSJ100 aircraft, with VTK-Avia seeking compensation for unpaid dues under the lease terms. This ruling marks a significant step in resolving a longstanding financial dispute, with…
The Virgin Australia pilots’ union has extended its qualified support for the airline’s proposed partnership with Qatar Airways, as outlined in a recent submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The union’s conditional backing reflects an interest in strengthening the alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways while ensuring that pilots’ terms and conditions are safeguarded. This cautious endorsement…
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, has appointed Halima Khawaja as its new CEO as part of a broader management shakeup and restructuring effort aimed at improving the airline’s operations and financial performance. Khawaja steps into her role with a mandate to guide Tunisair through this critical period, focusing on streamlining processes and optimizing the carrier’s organizational structure to address long-standing challenges.
SpiceJet, an Indian low-cost carrier, has fully resolved a $90.8 million dispute with Export Development Canada (EDC) by paying a reduced amount of $22.5 million. This settlement grants SpiceJet full ownership of 13 Q400 aircraft, which were previously financed by EDC. The agreement marks a significant milestone for SpiceJet as it moves toward strengthening its asset base and ensuring greater control…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) may soon be sold to a foreign government, with negotiations likely to be conducted with Qatar or Abu Dhabi following a recent bid rejection. The Privatization Commission reportedly turned down a low bid from the Blue World Consortium (Pakistan), setting the stage for potential foreign ownership. This development is aligned with Pakistan’s goals to privatize its struggling national carrier, which has…
