Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia and Africa’s largest airline by fleet size, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by manufacturer serial number 62462, powered by LEAP-1B28 engines. The aircraft forms part of the airline’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet.
Aeromexico has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68129, and equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines. This new addition reinforces the airline’s strategic fleet modernization plan and supports capacity needs on domestic and regional routes.
Iberia, the flag carrier of Spain, has announced an ambitious strategic plan aimed at increasing its operating profit to US$1.6 billion over the coming years. This represents a 40% improvement compared to its 2023 financial performance. The initiative is supported by a planned US$7 billion investment, which will be deployed across fleet, infrastructure, technology, and customer experience enhancements.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a codeshare agreement with SKY express, a growing regional airline based in Greece. The partnership aims to significantly expand Etihad’s reach in the Eastern Mediterranean, granting its passengers access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional cities in the region through seamless connections via Athens International Airport.
Air Canada and ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, have officially launched a codeshare agreement designed to significantly expand travel options between North America and Europe. The partnership enables passengers of both airlines to access over 30 new one-stop itineraries, enhancing connectivity between Canadian cities and various Italian and European destinations.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has successfully concluded labor negotiations with the Palta and IAU unions, resulting in a mutually approved settlement proposal that lays the foundation for a new collective labor agreement. This breakthrough comes at a critical time, as the resolution averts a series of planned strikes that could have severely disrupted operations across the airline’s network.
El Al Israel Airlines has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia, will be stepping down from her role later in 2025, concluding a tenure that began in 2022. Her departure will mark the end of a critical chapter in the Israeli flag carrier’s post-pandemic recovery and modernization effort.
Air France-KLM has announced that Angus Clarke, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will resign from his role effective 31 August 2025. The resignation marks a significant executive transition at the top level of one of Europe’s largest airline groups.
A preliminary investigation into an incident involving an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner has revealed that both GEnx-1B engines were shut down within one second of each other via their fuel cutoff switches. This highly unusual event is now a focal point of regulatory review, raising critical questions regarding cockpit procedures and crew actions during the incident.
Garuda Indonesia is preparing to significantly expand its Boeing aircraft order portfolio to 79 jets, as part of broader import tariff negotiations with the United States. The potential deal marks a major development in the airline’s long-term fleet renewal strategy, with talks said to be in the early stages but “very likely” to result in purchases of both B737…
