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Ryanair Challenges €179M Fine in Spain and Loses Irish Legal Appeal

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Ryanair has called on Spain’s Minister for Social Rights, Consumption, and Agenda 2030, Pablo Bustinduy, to “respect EU legislation” that guarantees airlines the freedom to set fares. This demand follows the imposition of a €179 million fine on Ryanair and other low-cost carriers for allegedly abusive pricing practices, including fees for carry-on baggage and seat selection.

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Japan Airlines Faces B737-8 and B787 Delivery Delays

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a six-month delay in the delivery of its first Boeing 737-8, though the aircraft is still expected to arrive within fiscal 2026. Additionally, two Boeing 787s intended for its subsidiary, ZIPAIR, are now scheduled for delivery in the first half of fiscal 2026, later than originally planned.

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ANA Holdings Faces Boeing Aircraft Delivery Delays

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ANA Holdings, the parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA), has announced adjustments to its aircraft delivery schedule due to ongoing supply chain challenges. Originally slated to receive 11 Boeing aircraft in fiscal 2025, the company now expects to take delivery of only four: three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 737-8. The remaining seven aircraft are anticipated to be deferred to fiscal 2026.

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JetBlue CFO Predicts Peak AOG Due to GTF Engine Issues

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JetBlue (US) is bracing for a peak in aircraft on ground (AOG) levels within the next one to two years as it continues to deal with the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine issues affecting its fleet. CFO Ursula Hurley has stated that the airline expects the number of grounded aircraft to rise into the mid-to-high teens in 2025, further stressing JetBlue’s operational and financial outlook.

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HK Express Faces Continued A320neo Groundings in 2025

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HK Express (Hong Kong) anticipates that ongoing issues with its Pratt & Whitney (P&W)-powered A320neo fleetwill continue to impact operations through 2025. The airline reported that in 2024, an average of 5.6 A320neos were grounded at any given time due to issues with the P&W GTF engines.

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Special Audit Finds Governance Failures in Nordica’s Bankruptcy

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A special audit into the bankruptcy of Nordica (Estonia) has uncovered governance failures, citing shortcomings in both the management and supervisory boards that contributed to the airline’s financial collapse. The findings highlight internal mismanagement as a key factor in the carrier’s downfall.

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Somalia Airlines Suspend Flights Over Government Fee Hike

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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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Nok Air Delisted from Thai Stock Exchange After 11 Years

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Nok Air, a low-cost carrier based in Thailand, was officially delisted from the Thai Stock Exchange on January 9, 2025, marking the end of its 11-year presence as a publicly traded company. The delisting is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to navigate through a challenging rehabilitation process.