easyJet has announced robust financial performance for the third quarter of its fiscal year ending 30 June 2025. The low-cost carrier reported a 21.2% year-on-year increase in headline profit before tax, totaling approximately US$2.84 billion, a significant uptick that highlights continued recovery and expansion in the post-pandemic aviation sector.
easyJet has secured a new Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) totaling US$1.7 billion, streamlining its liquidity structure by replacing two previously undrawn credit lines. This newly arranged RCF replaces the US$1.75 billion United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) facility and an additional US$400 million RCF, both of which were also undrawn and have now been formally terminated.
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost carrier, is currently engaged in discussions with Airbus to modify its existing order for 47 A321XLR aircraft, considering a partial conversion to the A321neo variant. The update was disclosed by CEO József Váradi, reflecting the airline’s evolving operational requirements and strategic focus.
Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has called on Austria to abolish its passenger tax and reduce airport charges, threatening to reduce or eliminate flight services if its demands are not met. In exchange, the airline has proposed a substantial investment: to base 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft in the country, a move that would significantly expand its Austrian operations.
T’way Air, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has added a widebody Airbus A330-300 to its fleet as part of its push into medium- and long-haul markets. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1549, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and has been acquired on lease to support the airline’s expanding route network.
Scoot, the low-cost long-haul arm of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 60265, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft expands Scoot’s widebody fleet, enhancing its capacity to serve medium- and long-haul routes from its base in Singapore.
Jetstar, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12556, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and fuel efficiency program.
VietJet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has announced the appointment of Nguyen Thanh Son as its new Managing Director, effective immediately. He takes over the executive position from Dinh Viet Phuong, as the airline continues to strengthen its leadership team to support its long-term growth strategy.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
