After a one-year ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, Air Belgium and LOT Polish Airlines have ended their collaboration involving an Airbus A330neo. This aircraft, serial number 1844, was based in Warsaw under Air Belgium’s operation for LOT’s long-haul services. Following this transition, the A330neo is slated for redelivery to its lessor, Air Lease…
Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer subsidiary, recently announced a new $50 million bank loan to support the continued development of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This funding aligns with Eve’s focus on transforming urban air mobility by creating sustainable, zero-emission transport options for congested cities. The loan will enhance Eve’s ability to…
DHL Express has expanded its cargo operations by partnering with Central Airlines to launch Boeing 777F services connecting Shenzhen, China, with its Leipzig hub in Germany. Central Airlines will provide Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) services for this dedicated 777F, marking the airline’s first collaboration with DHL in China. This new route aims to strengthen…
Centrum Air is set to initiate its Tashkent–Colombo route on November 17, 2024, providing a direct connection between Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka with weekly service on an Airbus A321neo. This new route departs from Tashkent early morning, arriving in Colombo by mid-morning, enhancing travel options for passengers in both regions. The return flight departs Colombo…
airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
Frontier Airlines posted a strong third quarter in 2024, reporting a 6% increase in operating revenue to $935 million. The airline’s adjusted pre-tax income margin reached 2.9%, supported by an improved revenue per available seat mile (RASM) of 9.28 cents, a result of strategic capacity adjustments and cost-saving initiatives. With a capacity growth of 4%,…
Viva Aerobus, Mexico’s ultra-low-cost carrier, recently took delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12150, powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PW1133G-JM engines. This addition strengthens Viva Aerobus’s commitment to fuel efficiency, environmental sustainability, and passenger comfort. The A321neo’s advanced engine technology enables reduced fuel consumption and emissions, aligning with the airline’s strategy to minimize operational…
Texel Air, a Bahrain-based cargo airline, has bid farewell to its last Boeing 737-300F, serial number 27459, A9C-APC. This aircraft, previously a key component of Texel Air’s fleet, was returned to its lessor Kahala Aviation Leasing and will soon enter service with Armenia Airways. The retirement of the Boeing 737-300F marks a strategic shift for…
T’way Air, a low-cost airline based in South Korea, has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of an Airbus A330-200, serial number 1393, HL8276. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW4170 (PW4168A) engines, which provide enhanced fuel efficiency and performance for medium to long-haul routes. This A330-200 delivery aligns with T’way Air’s…
