Aeromexico has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68129, and equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition reinforces the airline’s strategic fleet modernization plan and supports capacity needs on domestic and regional routes.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has announced an ambitious strategic plan aimed at increasing its operating profit to US$1.6 billion over the coming years. This represents a 40% improvement compared to its 2023 financial performance. The initiative is supported by a planned US$7 billion investment, which will be deployed across fleet, infrastructure, technology, and customer experience enhancements.
China Southern Airlines has issued a forecast anticipating a net loss ranging from US$187 million to US$245 millionfor the first half of 2025. The announcement signals a challenging start to the year for one of China’s largest carriers, as lingering structural issues and macroeconomic headwinds continue to impact profitability.
Air China has released a profit warning ahead of its first-half 2025 financial results, indicating that the airline anticipates a net loss between US$237 million and US$306 million. The forecast underscores continuing pressures on China’s flag carrier amid a difficult operating environment marked by increased fuel costs, competitive pricing, and a slower-than-expected international market recovery.
Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a codeshare agreement with SKY express, a growing regional airline based in Greece. The partnership aims to significantly expand Etihad’s reach in the Eastern Mediterranean, granting its passengers access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional cities in the region through seamless connections via Athens International Airport.
Air Canada and ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, have officially launched a codeshare agreement designed to significantly expand travel options between North America and Europe. The partnership enables passengers of both airlines to access over 30 new one-stop itineraries, enhancing connectivity between Canadian cities and various Italian and European destinations.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has successfully concluded labor negotiations with the Palta and IAU unions, resulting in a mutually approved settlement proposal that lays the foundation for a new collective labor agreement. This breakthrough comes at a critical time, as the resolution averts a series of planned strikes that could have severely disrupted operations across the airline’s network.
El Al Israel Airlines has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, will be stepping down from her role later in 2025, concluding a tenure that began in 2022. Her departure will mark the end of a critical chapter in the Israeli flag carrier’s post-pandemic recovery and modernization effort.
Azul, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has formally appointed SkyWorks Capital, a U.S.-based financial advisory firm, to serve as its Fleet Restructuring Financial Advisor during the carrier’s ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This strategic engagement signals Azul’s intent to restructure its fleet obligations in a way that supports long-term operational sustainability and cost reduction.
