China Eastern Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Harbin and Seoul Incheon, set to begin on 27 December 2024. The flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320, enhancing connectivity between northeastern China and South Korea.
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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…
Iberia, Spain’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the global launch operator for this new extended-range single-aisle aircraft. Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the A321XLR promises operational efficiencies with 30% lower fuel burn per seat compared to previous-generation aircraft. Iberia will initially operate the A321XLR on European routes before launching…
FlySafair, a low-cost airline based in South Africa, is currently under scrutiny from the International Air Services Council (IASC) for non-compliance with local regulations regarding foreign ownership. According to the IASC, FlySafair’s current ownership structure does not align with South Africa’s regulatory limits on foreign ownership for domestic airlines. This compliance issue poses a potential…
Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Haikou and Tokyo Narita on 3 February 2025. The route will be operated with a Boeing 737-800, catering to the growing demand for connectivity between China and Japan.
The potential privatization of Aerolineas Argentinas, the national airline of Argentina, is attracting significant interest from key players in the aviation industry. GOL Linhas Aéreas of Brazil, the UK-based Abra Group, and industry veteran German Efromovich are reported to be evaluating the opportunity to invest in the airline. However, before any transactions can take place,…
China Airlines (Taiwan) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12078. This state-of-the-art aircraft is equipped with PW1133G-JM engines, offering enhanced efficiency and performance for regional routes.
