Southern Airways Express, a U.S.-based regional carrier, has confirmed that it is currently engaged in discussions with multiple airlines regarding potential partnership opportunities. While no formal agreements have been announced, the company has stated it will disclose any developments should negotiations result in concrete collaborations.
Six West Aviation, a global provider of aviation services headquartered in Ireland, has announced the promotion of Aine Scully to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Scully’s appointment reflects the company’s continued investment in internal leadership development and strategic expansion across key operational areas.
Kenya Airways is implementing a series of cost-control initiatives designed to improve fiscal sustainability, with a primary focus on mid-life aircraft upgrades, fuel-efficiency retrofits, and the adoption of more flexible lease terms. Acting Chief Financial Officer Mary Mwenga shared these insights as the airline adapts to shifting market dynamics and seeks to enhance competitiveness.
JetSMART, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in Chile, has appointed Pedro Asenjo as its new Director of Strategy and Network Planning. The move comes as the airline seeks to bolster its growth trajectory and fine-tune its route development strategies across South America.
JetBlue and United Airlines have jointly announced a new strategic collaboration called Blue Sky, aimed at improving customer experience and unlocking mutual growth opportunities. The partnership introduces integrated flight search functionality and cross-airline loyalty benefits, while also marking United’s return to New York JFK Airport.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mehta replaces Venkataramani Sumantran, who has stepped down after serving in the role during a transformative phase for the airline.
Fiji Airways has confirmed that its Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen, will be stepping down later in 2025 to take over as the Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritius. This leadership transition marks a significant development for both carriers as they continue post-pandemic recovery efforts and strategic realignment.
Airbus has announced the appointment of Remi Maillard as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Engineering for its commercial aircraft division. Maillard previously served as President of Airbus India and South Asia, and will now take on a critical leadership role in the company’s global engineering organization.
Air China and Cathay Pacific have established a New Framework Agreement to expand collaborative transactionsand deepen their strategic relationship. The agreement aims to extend cooperation beyond traditional codeshare and interline partnerships to include a broader scope involving their 30%-controlled corporations and shared ventures.
AeroItalia, the Italy-based airline, has announced plans to divest its Romanian unit, Aeroitalia Regional, by the end of 2025. The decision comes as part of a broader restructuring initiative aimed at streamlining operations and sharpening the company’s strategic focus on its core markets.
