Air Serbia has entered into a two-year wet lease agreement with airBaltic, under which the Latvian carrier will operate Airbus A220-300 aircraft on Air Serbia’s behalf. The partnership will see airBaltic supply the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, with the first flights scheduled to commence on November 1, 2025.
Lufthansa has announced a significant adjustment to its domestic network, confirming plans to cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany in response to increasing operational expenses and government-imposed taxes. The reduction, which affects multiple domestic routes, is expected to continue through the summer 2026 season as part of the airline’s broader cost-management and restructuring strategy.
Singapore Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its narrowbody fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44262 and registration 9V-MBT, will soon join the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has finalized an agreement to lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, marking its first transaction with Morocco’s national airline. The deal underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting long-term aviation growth across Africa and enhancing the region’s international connectivity.
Air India has announced a significant expansion to its network with the addition of 174 weekly flights under its Northern Winter Schedule, effective 26 October 2025. The increase will strengthen connectivity across key domestic destinations and short-haul international routes, meeting rising travel demand within India and to Southeast Asia.
Lufthansa City Airlines is set to further expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN 12792), as the airline continues its rapid development under the Lufthansa Groupumbrella. The addition underscores the group’s commitment to operating a modern, efficient, and environmentally sustainable fleet across its European network.
Air China is set to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A319neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN 12678), as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The A319-153N variant is optimized for regional and high-altitude operations, offering enhanced performance and efficiency over earlier models.
Air Astana has announced that Peter Foster, its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the position and from the company’s Board of Directors at the end of March 2026. Following his retirement, Foster will continue to contribute to the airline’s future as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors, maintaining a strategic connection with the group he helped transform into one…
Etihad Airways has celebrated a historic milestone with the successful completion of four new route launches within a single week, culminating in a sold-out inaugural flight to Krabi, Thailand. The launches—Sumatra (Medan) on 2 October, Phnom Penh on 3 October, Addis Ababa on 8 October, and Krabi on 9 October—mark a bold step in the airline’s expansion strategy and reflect growing global demand for travel through Abu Dhabi.
Etihad Airways reported another month of solid growth in September 2025, reflecting continued demand strength and disciplined capacity expansion. The airline carried 1.9 million passengers, representing a 21% year-on-year increase, while maintaining a strong load factor of 89%, one percentage point higher than in the same period last year.
