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.
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.
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.
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.
Nordic Aviation Group, a key player in Estonia’s aviation sector, has been declared bankrupt by the Harju County Court. The ruling is subject to immediate enforcement, marking a significant development for the airline and its stakeholders.
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.
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.
Aeroitalia Regiona, a regional airline based in Romania, has officially been declared insolvent by the Bucharest Court. This development marks a significant financial setback for the carrier, which has faced increasing challenges in maintaining its operations.
Kwon Do-gyun, CEO of Sirius Airlines, a South Korean carrier, has been sent to prosecution on charges of failing to pay wages to employees for a period of 8 months. This development has brought significant attention to the airline’s labor practices and financial management.
Luxair, the flag carrier of Luxembourg, faces a pivotal moment as trade unions and management failed to reach an agreement regarding the cutbacks affecting crews during the pandemic. The ongoing dispute now heads to conciliation, seen as the only remaining option to resolve the matter.
