Air Astana Group, based in Kazakhstan, announced plans to expand its total fleet to 63 aircraft by the end of 2025 and has extended its guidance to reach 84 aircraft by the end of 2029. This fleet expansion aligns with the airline’s strategy of simplification and operational efficiency amid ongoing global supply chain challenges.
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has approved a share buyback program targeting its own issued shares, with plans to acquire up to 1.0 million shares within a 12-month period ending March 2026.
Aegean Airlines has announced robust financial results for 2024, showcasing a consolidated revenue increase of 5% to $1.93 billion and net income of $141.3 million, underlining sustained growth in passenger demand and robust operational management.
Stratos has delivered an Airbus A330-300P2F on a long-term operating lease to MNG Airlines, a Turkish cargo airline operating worldwide. The aircraft, MSN 1510, was converted into a freighter by EFW in Dresden, marking the second such conversion completed by Stratos at this facility.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will maintain its current 38-aircraft-per-month production cap on the Boeing 737 MAX, citing a “breach of trust” as the reason for delaying any increase. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the decision, stating that while Boeing is making progress, the agency will not authorize a production ramp-up at this time.
Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as its new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, with immediate effect. This leadership change underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening safety oversight and operational excellence in the aerospace sector.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai (China) has entered into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) (Japan) for the CFM56-7B engines that power its fleet of 47 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. The partnership further strengthens MTU’s presence in the Asian aviation market, reinforcing its expertise in engine MRO services.
SF Airlines (China) has further expanded its dedicated freighter fleet, reaching 90 aircraft with the latest delivery of a B767-300BCF at its Shenzhen base. This milestone solidifies SF Airlines’ position as China’s largest cargo airlineand strengthens its regional and international logistics capabilities.
Samoa Airways has successfully redelivered a DHC6-300 Twin Otter, serial 827, following an extensive 9-month refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This marks the first of three aircraft undergoing upgrades, with the remaining two expected to return to service in late 2025 and 2026.
Pobeda Airlines (Russia) is set to reclaim all Boeing 737s currently operated by sister airlines Aeroflot and Rossiya, reinforcing its commitment to a single-fleet strategy. The move aims to simplify operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance overall fleet efficiency.
