Aegean, the flagship carrier of Greece, has successfully completed a $294 million public bond offering, marking a significant step in its financial strategy. The raised funds come from the issuance of a common bond loan, with overwhelming investor interest driving total valid demand up to $1.1 billion, resulting in a 3.75× oversubscription.
Hainan Airlines of China and Air Europa of Spain have officially begun a new codeshare partnership effective 01 July 2025, significantly expanding their global reach. This cooperation interconnects the carriers’ networks across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, offering seamless travel options for passengers through integrated flight schedules and shared codes on select routes.
European Air Transport (EAT), a cargo airline based in Germany and a key operator for DHL Aviation, has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-300P2F freighter. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number 1338, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and is part of EAT’s ongoing effort to modernize and expand its long-haul cargo fleet.
Edelweiss Air, the leisure carrier based in Switzerland and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number 079 and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, which are renowned for their high efficiency, reduced emissions, and low operating costs in the long-haul sector.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has announced that it expects to take delivery of three Airbus A321neo aircraft by the end of 2025. The deliveries are part of the carrier’s ongoing fleet renewal program aimed at improving fuel efficiency, lowering emissions, and modernizing its narrowbody fleet for short- and medium-haul routes.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has finalized a six-year lease agreement with PNG Air of Papua New Guinea for one ATR72-600 regional turboprop. The aircraft is currently under lease to Mandarin Airlines in Taiwan and is scheduled to transition to PNG Air during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Aleutian Airways, a regional carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of its first ATR42-600, marking a key milestone in its fleet development strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 1405, is being introduced under a lease agreement with Azorra Aircraft Leasing, a U.S.-based lessor with a strong presence in the regional aircraft leasing space.
AirExplore, a Slovakian ACMI and cargo operator, has announced the sublease of one Boeing 737-800F freighter to ASL Airlines Belgium. The move marks another step in the regional redistribution of freighter capacity across Europe as cargo operators continue to optimize their fleets for evolving demand patterns.
Vietnam Airlines and Saudia have established a new codeshare partnership, connecting major cities in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. Under this agreement, travelers can now book single-itinerary tickets between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Jeddah and Riyadh, with shared flight numbers and streamlined coordination between the two flag carriers.
Aeroitalia has strengthened its international connectivity by signing a strategic interline agreement with Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM. This multilateral pact marks a major step in Aeroitalia’s global integration strategy, allowing the Italian carrier to offer seamless connections across transatlantic and intra-European routes via the extensive networks of its new partners.
