Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of new flights connecting Istanbul Airport to Benghazi, Libya, beginning 14 January 2025. The route will be operated with the airline’s Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft, marking a key addition to its network in North Africa.
Qatar Airways has announced the re-launch of daily flights to Canberra from Doha, with a stopover in Melbourne, starting in December 2025. The route will be served using the Boeing 777, reflecting the airline’s commitment to restoring and expanding its network across Australia.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier from South Korea, has filed plans to launch nonstop flights between Seoul Incheon and Singapore, starting 30 March 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, catering to the rising demand for direct connectivity between the two cities.
Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Haikou and Tokyo Narita on 3 February 2025. The route will be operated with a Boeing 737-800, catering to the growing demand for connectivity between China and Japan.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement for a Boeing 737-700, identified by serial number 29346, from Smartwings, a Czech airline. The aircraft will be used for short-term operations, supporting Dan Air’s network requirements.
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine has seized seven aircraft belonging to Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) in connection with a tax evasion case involving a Cypriot company linked to Ukrainian oligarchs Igor Kolomoisky and Aron Mayberg. The seized assets include three Boeing 737-800s, one Boeing 737-900, and three Embraer E190s, with a combined value of approximately $40 million.
United Airlines, a major US carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, identified by serial number 38276. The aircraft is equipped with GEnx-1B76A engines, known for their superior fuel efficiency and performance on long-haul routes. Additionally, United Express, the regional subsidiary of United Airlines, has taken delivery of an Embraer E175, serial number 17000980. The…
Sunwing Airlines, a Canadian leisure carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 38025, on wet lease from Smartwings (Czechia). The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, a highly reliable and efficient propulsion system widely used in the Boeing 737 family.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing operational challenges with 17 of its 34 aircraft grounded due to a critical shortage of spare parts. The grounded fleet includes seven Boeing 777s, seven Airbus A320s, and three ATRs, significantly impacting the airline’s capacity to maintain its scheduled operations.
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 66371. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines and is leased to support the airline’s growing operational needs and fleet modernization strategy.
