Air France has expanded its widebody fleet with the recent delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, identified by serial number 739. This latest aircraft is equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines, reinforcing the airline’s strategy of operating newer, fuel-efficient aircraft on its long-haul routes.
Finnair reported a second-quarter (Q2) 2025 operating profit of $22.3 million, driven by a 2.8% year-on-year increase in revenue, which reached $917.4 million. Despite this positive quarter, the airline’s half-year (H1) financial result remained in the red, with an operating loss of $39.8 million and a total H1 revenue of $1.7 billion, reflecting a 2.4% rise compared to the same period…
Magnetic Line, a Netherlands-based MRO services provider and part of Magnetic Group, has entered into a two-year line maintenance agreement with Oman Air. The contract covers support for the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operations powered by GEnx engines, based out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, effective from 01 July 2025.
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.
