Frontier Airlines, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, has announced plans to introduce First Class seating starting in late 2025. This initiative represents the second phase of the airline’s customer-focused transformation, aiming to elevate passenger comfort and attract premium travelers.
Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is evaluating its options for introducing widebody aircraft into its fleet. CEO Steven Greenway has indicated that a decision will be made by the end of 2024. The airline is considering new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, new Airbus A330neos, or used B787-9s already available within the Saudia Group.
Eve Air Mobility, a U.S.-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Helicopters, Inc., a prominent provider of news-gathering and aerial services in the United States. The agreement covers the potential purchase of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft, signaling a significant step toward enhancing urban air mobility solutions.
Condor, the German leisure airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12303. This aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
China Southern Airlines has bolstered its fleet by taking delivery of two new aircraft: an Airbus A321neo and an Airbus A320neo. The A321neo, bearing serial number 12270, is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, while the A320neo, serial number 12299, is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines.
Astral Aviation, a Kenyan cargo carrier, has announced significant fleet expansion plans for the coming years. The airline intends to add a second Boeing 737C and up to two Boeing 767Fs in 2025, followed by two Boeing 737-800Fs by the end of 2026.
Air Greenland has announced plans to wet lease up to two Boeing 737-800s from Danish carriers Jet Time and Airseven in preparation for the summer 2025 travel season. The move aims to meet increased demand during the peak travel period and enhance operational flexibility.
Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new assembly line at its Querétaro, Mexico plant, enhancing its production capabilities. This expansion, representing an investment of 720 million pesos, adds 4,300 square meters of operational space and 8,500 square meters of logistics warehouses, bringing the facility’s total operational area to 26,000 square meters. The project is expected to create 150 new jobs, increasing the plant’s workforce to 650…
Air New Zealand reported a 2.1% reduction in capacity for October 2024 compared to the same period last year, attributing the decline to maintenance requirements, parts shortages, and an ongoing cabin upgrade program.
Bombardier has announced the resolution of its long-standing lawsuit against Honeywell International (US). Initially filed in 2016 in the Superior Court of Quebec, the dispute has now been settled through an agreement whose terms remain confidential.
