Aer Lingus is in the final stages of preparation to take delivery of a new Airbus A321-253NY, manufacturer serial number 12412, from Airbus. This latest aircraft will be powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1A33X engines, designed to provide exceptional fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and improved environmental performance over older-generation powerplants.
SMBC Aviation Capital has completed the delivery of its second Airbus A321-271NX to Air New Zealand Limited, finalizing a two-aircraft transaction between the Dublin-based lessor and the New Zealand flag carrier. This latest aircraft is powered by a pair of IAE PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, and represents a further enhancement to Air New…
Air Canada has issued a statutory 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, after the union declared its intent to strike. The airline will conduct a phased suspension of most operations over the next three days, aiming for an orderly shutdown to minimize…
Aeroflot Group has released its operating results for July 2025, showing a total of 5.7 million passengers carried across its network. This represents a 7.9% increase compared to June 2025 but a 2.3% decline from the same month in 2024. The group maintained a strong 91.2% passenger load factor, albeit 1.3 percentage points lower than July last year.
Air China has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of a brand-new Airbus A319neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12613, delivered directly from Airbus. The aircraft is configured as an A319-153N and is set to strengthen the airline’s operations on domestic and regional routes where efficiency, flexibility, and performance are critical.
Royal Jordanian has bolstered its single-aisle fleet with the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12541, from Airbus. The aircraft, carrying the registration JY-RAI, reflects the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing both efficiency and passenger comfort.
Qatar Airways has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 733, from Airbus. Registered as A7-AOE, the aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort on key international routes.
Etihad Airways released its July 2025 traffic statistics, reporting the transportation of 2.0 million passengers, a 19% increase compared to July 2024, when it carried 1.7 million passengers. The load factor improved to 90%, up from 89% the previous year.
Air Canada announced that negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, have reached a deadlock, raising the likelihood of a strike or lockout as early as August 16, 2025. The statutory 72-hour notice threshold will be reached at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on August…
Air Albania is facing a severe financial crisis that has brought the country’s national carrier to the edge of bankruptcy. According to local media reports, the airline has failed to pay employee salaries for months, neglected to deposit social security contributions, and continues selling tickets despite mounting operational and financial troubles. Numerous flights have been cancelled…
