China Southern has expanded its long-haul fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 787-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 63989, and powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
Austrian Airlines is preparing a major overhaul of its fleet strategy, announcing its intent to retire its current fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft as it aims to simplify operations by focusing solely on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in the future. As part of this shift, the carrier also plans to retire its Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, replacing them with new Boeing…
ASKY, the West African carrier based in Togo, is reassessing its previously announced plans to acquire Boeing 787 Dreamliners, citing concerns over infrastructure limitations and challenging market dynamics in the region. This reevaluation casts uncertainty over the airline’s goal of reaching a fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2027, a target that was part of its long-term expansion strategy.
United Airlines, through its subsidiary MileagePlus Holdings and sub-entity MileagePlus Intellectual Property Assets, has redeemed in full all $1.52 billion aggregate principal of its 6.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. This strategic financial move eliminates a large portion of secured debt well ahead of maturity, demonstrating the company’s improved liquidity position and confidence in its capital structure.
Jet2 has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025, showing robust growth with a 15% increase in revenue to $9.7 billion. The airline also posted a 12% year-over-year rise in profit after taxation, reaching $607.7 million, solidifying its position among the most successful UK-based leisure carriers.
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Wizz Air Holdings‘ Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior unsecured rating to ‘BB’ from the previous ‘BB+’. Despite the downgrade, the outlook remains stable, and the Recovery Rating on the senior unsecured notes has been affirmed at ‘RR4’.
Delta Air Lines has reported its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, delivering net income of $2.1 billion, representing a 63% increase year-over-year. This comes even as total operating revenue remained flat at $16.6 billion, indicating improved cost management and operational efficiency within the airline’s structure.
The investigation into a recent Air India Boeing 787 incident is centering around the movement of the engine fuel control switches, with initial findings indicating no mechanical or design flaw in either the aircraft or the GEnx-1B engines produced by GE Aerospace.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, has received a Boeing 737-800, serial number 41353, on lease, further expanding its narrowbody fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7BE engines, produced by CFM International, and is expected to support domestic and transborder operations.
Volaris, Mexico’s leading ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its modern fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12651. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney, continuing the airline’s strategy of operating one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in Latin America.
