Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways International have formalized a joint business agreement to share revenues on flights operating between Istanbul and Bangkok. This partnership underscores the airlines’ commitment to enhancing their competitive positioning on the critical Asia-Europe corridor.
Southwest Airlines (US) and China Airlines Group (Taiwan) are engaged in discussions to establish a new interline partnership. This collaboration is expected to be formalized in early 2026, with ticket sales anticipated to commence later in 2025. Interline agreements allow airlines to coordinate schedules and provide smoother connections for passengers traveling on multiple carriers.
Air China has strengthened its domestic fleet with the delivery of a C919 aircraft, marked by serial number 00027 and powered by LEAP-1C30 engines. This move further solidifies the airline’s position as a key player in China’s rapidly evolving aviation market.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially retired its first Boeing 777-300ER, serial number 32431, following its final scheduled flight from Shanghai to Tokyo Haneda on 27 May 2025. The move marks a significant step in JAL’s widebody fleet transition and modernization plan.
Ethiopian Airlines has strengthened its cargo operations with the delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter, bearing serial number 68141, and powered by GE90-110B1 engines. The addition aligns with the airline’s broader strategy to expand its global cargo network and maintain its position as Africa’s leading cargo carrier.
Aeromexico has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 737-9, bearing manufacturer serial number 62916, and powered by CFM International LEAP-1B28 engines. This addition supports the airline’s ongoing modernization strategy focused on increasing fuel efficiency and optimizing operational performance across its domestic and regional networks.
Air Mauritius has unveiled a renewed business strategy under the leadership of Chairman Kremchand Beegoo, outlining its target to return to profitability by 2026. The national carrier of Mauritius is aiming for a complete operational and financial recovery by 2027, following significant challenges in recent years, including the pandemic’s prolonged impact on tourism and international air travel.
Kenya Airways has announced that its Chairman, Michael Joseph, will retire from the airline’s board of directors in June 2025, concluding nearly a decade of leadership at the national carrier. Joseph, a prominent figure in Kenya’s corporate landscape and a former CEO of Safaricom, has played a critical role in steering the airline through a series of operational…
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier known for its aggressive growth strategy in Asia-Pacific, has announced a landmark order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This move represents Vietjet’s first significant widebody order with Airbus and marks a pivotal shift in its long-term strategic planning, with the goal of expanding medium- and long-haul operations over the coming decade.
EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, has signed a new purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire ten A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant step in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy. This order will expand EgyptAir’s current fleet of around 70 aircraft and represents a decisive move toward enhancing its widebody capabilities.
