SolitAir, a UAE-based airline, has commenced daily scheduled flights between Dubai and Riyadh as of 04 December 2024. The flights are being operated with a Boeing 737-800F, enhancing cargo connectivity between two major economic hubs in the Gulf region.
L’Odyssey, a regional airline based in France, has announced plans to launch seasonal flights from Nîmes starting in May 2025. The flights, which will operate through September 2025, will utilize a wet-leased ATR72-600, enhancing connectivity for the region during the busy summer period.
Air Austral, the airline based in Reunion, has announced plans to operate a leased Hi-Fly Malta Airbus A330-200 on its Dzaoudzi – Nairobi – Paris Charles de Gaulle – Dzaoudzi route. The aircraft will be deployed during the peak travel period between 14 December 2024 and 23 January 2025 to accommodate increased passenger demand.
Honeywell International (US), a leading industrial conglomerate, is evaluating strategic options for its aerospace business, including the possibility of a separation. This development comes approximately one month after Elliott Investment Management (US), a prominent activist investor, called for the breakup of the industrial giant to unlock shareholder value.
TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12196. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM engines, further strengthening the airline’s commitment to fleet modernization and operational efficiency.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12287. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A30 engines, manufactured by CFM International, further supporting Transavia’s fleet modernization and operational efficiency goals.
Total Linhas Aéreas, the Brazilian cargo operator, is preparing to take delivery of another Boeing 737-400 Freighter (B737-400F), identified by serial number 27674. This addition reflects Total’s ongoing efforts to expand its cargo capabilities and modernize its freighter fleet.
ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services has successfully completed its first A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion for EFW (Germany). The 2011-vintage A330-300, identified by serial number 1226, is powered by Trent 700 engines and is set to join the Amazon (US) fleet on lease.
Skytrans, an Australian regional airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, identified by serial number 1779. The aircraft arrived from Kaunas, Lithuania, marking a significant milestone as Skytrans expands its fleet to include larger, more capable aircraft.
