Air Serbia has announced the extension of its wet lease agreement for two Embraer E190 aircraft from Bulgaria Airinto 2025. This decision ensures continued operational flexibility and capacity to meet passenger demand.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) (France) has provided financing for the acquisition of ten LEAP-1B engines by Phoenix Aviation Capital (Ireland) and AIP Capital (US). These engines are scheduled for delivery in 4Q 2024 and will be leased to a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider.
El Al (Israel) has secured a $120 million loan from a financing consortium led by Hapoalim (Israel) to fund the purchase of its 17th Boeing 787. This financing milestone reflects El Al’s continued commitment to modernizing its fleet with advanced and fuel-efficient aircraft.
Viva (Mexico) has announced plans to introduce a new route connecting Queretaro and Dallas/Ft. Worth, starting on 02 April 2025. The service will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, reinforcing its network between Mexico and the United States.
Rutaca Airlines (Venezuela) has inaugurated its Porlamar–Port of Spain route, with the first flight operating on 21 October 2024. This seasonal service is operated using a Boeing 737-300, enhancing connectivity between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago.
Juneyao Air (China) has announced the launch of a new Sanya–Ulaanbaatar route, scheduled to commence on 03 December 2024. The initial operations will be conducted using an Airbus A321neo, with plans to transition to the A320shortly thereafter.
Discover Airlines (Germany) has revealed plans to launch a new Frankfurt–Larnaca route, with operations set to commence on 26 October 2025. The flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, further enhancing its network across Europe.
Beijing Capital Airlines (China) has announced a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Sapporo New Chitose Airport, with flights scheduled to commence on 28 December 2024. The service will be operated using an Airbus A320, catering to growing demand for travel between China and Japan.
Werner Aero (US) has acquired an Airbus A319, identified by serial number 2558, from FTAI Aviation (Cayman Islands). The aircraft is currently located at Air Salvage International in Cotswold Airport, UK, where it is set to undergo dismantling.
Thai Airways International is taking significant steps to simplify and modernize its fleet, focusing on operating three widebody aircraft types and a single narrowbody family in the medium term. This strategy reflects the airline’s efforts to enhance efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and align with its growth objectives.
