Volaris, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a $63 million net loss for the second quarter of 2025, a sharp reversal from the $10 million profit it recorded in the same period last year. The loss was driven by a combination of declining unit revenues, increased operating expenses, and a slight drop in load factor.
Brussels Airlines has become the launch customer within the Lufthansa Group for a newly developed virtual reality (VR) pilot training system, designed specifically for Airbus A320 type rating. The system was developed over a two-year collaboration between Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and Airbus, and it now forms an integral part of pilot instruction for the Belgian carrier.
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).
GetJet Aviation Holdings, an integrated aviation services group based in Vilnius, Lithuania, has reported a strong net profit of €25.4 million for the 2024 fiscal year, supported by rapid expansion across key business segments including ACMI leasing, aircraft maintenance (MRO), asset management, and component trading. The group recorded total revenues of €184.3 million, confirming its status as one of the most profitable aviation service…
Royal Air has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A321F, becoming the first airline in the Philippinesto operate this converted freighter type. The aircraft, registered RP-C1775, has begun flying freighter services between Manila and Taipei, marking a major strategic shift for the previously passenger-focused carrier.
Air Austral, the flag carrier based in Réunion, has expanded its long-haul capacity by wet-leasing an Airbus A340-300from Hi Fly Malta, a specialist in ACMI and charter operations. The aircraft, registered 9H-TQZ and bearing manufacturer serial number 202, began operating flights on behalf of Air Austral on July 2, 2025, with an inaugural service from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St. Denis de la…
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has successfully delivered a Boeing 737-800 to Jettime a/s, establishing its first leasing partnership in Denmark. This marks a significant milestone for JSA as it expands its customer base into the Nordic ACMI and charter market, with Jettime operating as a leading regional provider of tailored air services.
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 13th Boeing 737-8 aircraft, registered MH5041, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet with a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that will enhance both passenger experience and operational capability. The aircraft landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 1:11 PM local time, completing its journey from Honolulu with a stopover in Guam.
An Air India Airbus A320neo, operating as Flight AI2744, experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Mumbai International Airport on July 21, 2025, during heavy rainfall. The incident caused visible damage to the aircraft’s engine cowling and multiple tyres, but no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
FlySafair, a prominent low-cost airline in South Africa, was forced to cancel 12% of its scheduled flights on July 21 following a wave of pilot absenteeism, which the carrier attributes to industrial action tied to ongoing disputes over pay and scheduling conditions.
