Boeing has reported a challenging financial year for 2024, with a 14% drop in revenue to $66.5 billion and a net loss of $11.8 billion. In the fourth quarter, the company faced a 31% revenue decline to $15.2 billion, accompanied by a net loss of $3.86 billion.
Yemenia, the national carrier of Yemen, has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyan Mukhalla and Cairo, starting January 26, 2025. The route will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A320, providing a crucial connection for travelers between Yemen and Egypt.
SriLankan Airlines has announced plans to resume direct flights between Colombo and Beijing Capital International Airport, starting July 2, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A330-200, providing enhanced connectivity between Sri Lanka and China.
Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has announced plans to launch seasonal service between Beirut and Barcelona, starting June 26, 2025. The flights will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft, providing enhanced connectivity between the Middle East and Spain.
Kuwait Airways has announced plans to resume flights between Kuwait City and Kuala Lumpur, starting March 30, 2025. The route will be operated with the Airbus A330-800, offering passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience.
Korean Air has launched its first scheduled service with the Airbus A350, operating on routes between Seoul Incheon International Airport and the Japanese cities of Fukuoka and Osaka Kansai. The service is available from January 27, 2025, to March 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet operations.
China United Airlines has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Osaka Kansai International Airport starting March 30, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, enhancing connectivity between China and Japan.
Batik Air (Malaysia) has announced the launch of a new direct flight route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Xiamen, starting April 11, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft, further expanding its network within the Asia-Pacific region.
7 Air, a US-based carrier, has received preliminary approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to commence its cargo operations. The airline will begin with two Boeing 737-800 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft, identified by serial numbers 34799 and 33471.
Jeju Air, a prominent South Korean airline, is at the center of an ongoing investigation following the recent crash of one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A preliminary report has revealed the presence of duck DNA in both engines, raising questions about bird strikes as a potential contributing factor.
