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Spectre Cargo Accuses SpiceJet of Removing Engines

Spectre Cargo Solutions (US), through its Irish affiliates, has accused SpiceJet (India) of removing engines from leased Boeing 737 freighters (B737Fs) in what it claims is a breach of lease agreements. The allegations add to the ongoing challenges faced by SpiceJet regarding its leased aircraft management and operational practices.

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Chisholm Enterprises Expands B737-800BCF Fleet in 2025

Chisholm Enterprises, headquartered in Bahrain, has confirmed its intention to expand its fleet of Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighters) in 2025. This growth strategy includes the addition of two or three aircraft specifically for its subsidiary, Texel Air Australasia, based in New Zealand.

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Akasa Air Plans Fleet Expansion with Boeing Deliveries

Akasa Air, India’s newest low-cost carrier, has initiated discussions with Boeing to accelerate the delivery of additional aircraft, aiming to expand its fleet significantly by the end of the current fiscal year in March 2025. The airline is positioning itself to cater to the growing domestic and international travel demand in the region.

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Mahan Air Delivery Raises Sanctions Violation Concerns

Mahan Air, based in Iran, has taken delivery of two aircraft: an Airbus A340-600, identified by serial 765, and a Boeing 737-300, serial 28557. These aircraft were previously operated by Azman Air, a Nigerian carrier. The deliveries have drawn scrutiny from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over potential violations of international sanctions.