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Air Peace to Suspend Lagos-Johannesburg and Lagos-Lomé Flights in Late February 2025

Air Peace, a leading Nigerian airline, has announced the suspension of its flights from Lagos to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Lomé, Togo, effective late February 2025. The final flight to Johannesburg is scheduled for February 23, 2025, while the last service to Lomé will be on February 24, 2025. These routes are currently operated using Embraer E195-E2 and Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.

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Somalia Airlines Suspend Flights Over Government Fee Hike

Somalia Airlines Operators Association, representing the interests of Somalia’s airline industry, has announced the suspension of all domestic and international flights starting January 22, 2025. This decision comes in response to a sharp increase in fees imposed by the federal government, which the association deems unsustainable for continued operations.

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AK Holdings Cancels Corporate Bond Issuance for Jeju Air

AK Holdings Co., the parent company of Jeju Air, has announced the cancellation of its planned corporate bond issuance. The company has also requested the credit rating agency to withdraw the associated rating for the bond. This decision marks a shift in AK Holdings’ financing strategy as it navigates ongoing challenges in the aviation sector.

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PLAY Airlines Cancels Multiple Routes in 2025

PLAY Airlines, Iceland’s low-cost carrier, has announced the cancellation of several routes in its 2025 schedule. The affected routes include flights from Reykjavik Keflavik to Gothenburg, Hamilton, Palma de Mallorca, and Stockholm Arlanda. This decision reflects the airline’s strategy to optimize its network and focus on routes with higher demand.

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airBaltic Cancels 4,670 Flights in Summer 2025 Due to Engine Shortage

airBaltic (Latvia) has been forced to cancel 4,670 flights scheduled across all its bases for the summer 2025 season. The cancellations come as a direct result of Pratt & Whitney (US) informing the carrier that several of its A220-300 aircraftwill remain grounded well into 2025 due to ongoing engine shortages.