Air France has taken delivery of a new Airbus A220-300, identified by serial 55305, as part of its fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft is equipped with PW1500G engines, known for their exceptional fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This latest addition highlights Air France’s ongoing commitment to operating a more sustainable and efficient fleet.
Air Cairo, the Egyptian low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, identified by serial 12273. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1A26 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This addition to Air Cairo’s fleet supports the airline’s growth strategy and commitment to modernizing its operations with next-generation…
AELS (Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions), based in the Netherlands, has acquired an Airbus A330, identified by serial 448, for dismantling. The dismantling process will be carried out at Tarbes, France, in partnership with Tarmac Aerosave, a leading provider of aircraft storage, maintenance, and recycling services. This acquisition and dismantling project align with AELS’s commitment to sustainable aircraft end-of-life management and resource recovery.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost carrier, is expanding its operations by basing its fifth A321neo aircraft at Balice Airport. This addition will support the launch of new routes to Basel, Bergen, and Genoa, enhancing connectivity between Poland and key European cities. The deployment of the A321neo, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger capacity, aligns with Wizz Air’s strategy to expand…
ITA Airways, the national airline of Italy, has announced the launch of a new route from Rome Fiumicino to Tripoli Mitiga in Libya, set to begin on January 12, 2025. This route will be operated with an Airbus A319, which is well-suited for short to medium-haul flights and provides an efficient and comfortable experience for passengers. The new route reflects ITA Airways’ strategy…
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced a new international route connecting Bangalore to Langkawi, scheduled to commence on December 16, 2024. This service will be operated using IndiGo’s A320neo aircraft, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, ideal for medium-haul international routes. The addition of this route provides Indian travelers with direct access to Langkawi, a popular destination in Malaysia, known…
Etihad Airways, based in the UAE, is enhancing its fleet with a leased Airbus A330-200 from Wamos Air (Spain) beginning in December 2024. This aircraft will initially serve routes from Abu Dhabi to Manila, Rome, and Milan, providing additional capacity to meet growing travel demand on these popular routes. The A330-200, known for its range and passenger comfort, is expected to support Etihad’s expansion efforts and…
Air Arabia, the UAE-based low-cost carrier, has announced plans to resume its Sharjah – Yanbu route starting November 28, 2024. The route will be serviced by the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet, which is well-suited for the relatively short journey between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This resumption comes in response to rising demand for travel between the two cities, particularly…
Royal Jordanian has announced it will begin taking delivery of its new A320neo fleet starting January 2025. The airline has committed to introducing 16 A320neo aircraft to its operations, with these additions set to gradually replace 13 older A320 models as part of a modernization strategy. This transition supports Royal Jordanian’s goals for operational efficiency and sustainability by incorporating fuel-efficient A320neo jets into…
Lufthansa has entered into a $400 million sale-leaseback agreement with an undisclosed lessor, covering three Airbus A321neo and five A320neo aircraft currently operated by Eurowings, its subsidiary in Germany. This strategic move provides Lufthansa with increased flexibility and liquidity while retaining operational control of these modern, fuel-efficient aircraft within the Eurowings fleet.
