Vietjet Air is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, identified by Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 63900 and registration HS-VZA. The narrowbody aircraft is equipped with two CFM LEAP-1B engines, offering advanced fuel efficiency and improved performance over previous 737 generations.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the lease placement of one new Airbus A321-200neo with Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a new Vietnamese carrier preparing to launch operations. The long-term lease agreement includes the delivery of the aircraft in 2027, strengthening ALC’s presence in Southeast Asia’s fast-growing aviation market.
JetBlue posted its Q3 2025 results, showing solid progress under its JetForward transformation plan aimed at restoring sustained profitability. The airline reported $2.3 billion in operating revenue, a 1.8% year-over-year decrease, but outperformed cost and revenue guidance thanks to tighter expense control and robust close-in demand. Operating cash flow and liquidity remained strong at $2.9 billion, excluding the $600 million revolving credit facility,…
airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, has officially launched a new direct route between Tallinn and Madeira, Portugal. The new connection will operate once weekly on Sundays through March 28, 2026, offering Estonian travelers direct access to one of Europe’s most scenic island destinations for the first time.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, has commenced direct nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus, further expanding its regional footprint and reaffirming its commitment to affordable and accessible air travel across the Middle East.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier, has officially launched weekly nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Yekaterinburg (SVX), marking a new milestone in the airline’s network expansion from the northernmost emirate of the UAE.
Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025, marking the beginning of a new era for the Fijian flag carrier.
Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of a landmark new route between its primary hub in Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), set to begin in October 2026. The move marks Delta’s entry into the Middle East market, furthering the airline’s long-term global expansion strategy and aligning with the growing commercial and economic partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
Alaska Airlines has announced an extensive route expansion for Spring 2026, introducing 13 new nonstop flights and adding two new destinations—Tulsa, Oklahoma (TUL) and Arcata-Eureka, California (ACV). The carrier continues to grow its network from major hubs in San Diego and Portland, further strengthening its position as the leading airline on the U.S. West Coast.
United Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 9, further strengthening its single-aisle fleet modernization program. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 43455 and registered N37415, is powered by two CFM International LEAP-1B engines and features a two-class cabin layout with 20 first-class and 159 economy seats.
