T’way Air, a low-cost airline based in South Korea, has postponed its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to 24 June 2025, thereby delaying the finalization of its proposed acquisition of Daemyung Sono’s management rights. The move follows a delay in the anticipated ruling from the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), which is currently reviewing the proposed corporate combination.
airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia, has cautioned that it may need to secure additional funding from its shareholdersshould unfavorable conditions persist into the second half of 2025. The airline’s statement underlines growing financial uncertainty in a challenging market environment, with the company preparing for multiple potential outcomes.
Air Canada has revised its fleet delivery schedule, confirming that both the A321XLR and B787-10 aircraft types will now be delivered starting in 2026, representing a delay of several months from the originally expected timeline. The adjustments affect the airline’s fleet development strategy through 2028 and reflect broader supply chain constraints impacting OEMs globally.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has confirmed that it will postpone the retirement of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet by approximately one year, in response to ongoing delivery delays of the Airbus A350 widebody aircraft. This decision will allow JAL to maintain its long-haul service capacity without significant disruption to its global route network.
Croatia Airlines has been notified of delivery delays affecting four Airbus A220 aircraft originally scheduled for arrival during 2025. Despite the setbacks, the airline’s third A220 is now confirmed for delivery in May 2025, maintaining momentum in its transition to a new-generation fleet.
Air Astana Group, the national airline of Kazakhstan, has confirmed that the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 has been pushed to the second half of 2026, marking a delay from the previously expected timeline. The move comes amid broader adjustments to fleet schedules as the carrier aligns its long-haul strategy with updated operational forecasts and capacity planning.
China Southern Airlines has announced that its controlling shareholder, China Southern Air Holding, along with its affiliated subsidiaries, has committed to a shareholding freeze that will remain in effect for 18 months. This move is designed to strengthen investor confidence and signal long-term commitment to the airline’s strategic direction.
Air Astana (Kazakhstan) has announced a delay in the arrival of its long-anticipated Boeing 787-9 aircraft, now expected to be delivered in mid-2026. This development is likely to impact the airline’s previously stated plans to launch direct transatlantic services, including flights to New York, which had been tentatively scheduled around the original delivery timeline.
Juneyao Air (China) has decided to delay the scheduled delivery of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft in response to rising geopolitical tensions and new tariff measures stemming from United States–China trade disputes. The deferral reflects a growing concern among Chinese carriers regarding financial exposure and operational unpredictability linked to international political developments.
Jet2, the UK-based leisure airline, is set to expand its fleet with the addition of 14 new Airbus A321neo aircraft, powered by CFM International engines. The airline expects these deliveries to bring its total A321neo fleet to 23 aircraft by the end of summer 2025. However, some of these aircraft deliveries will be delayed, leading to higher operational costs during the transition period.
