Chongqing Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, has added a new Airbus A320 to its growing fleet. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 4396, is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines and is expected to serve high-demand domestic routes across China.
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Abra Group, a UK-based aviation investment consortium, continues to pursue the long-anticipated merger of Brazilian airlines GOL and Azul, despite growing speculation that Azul may file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The group reiterated its commitment to consolidating the two carriers as part of a strategy to build Latin America’s leading airline network.
GOL (Brazil) has finalized an individual settlement agreement with the National Treasury Attorney’s Office and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil. The agreement addresses and resolves tax liabilities for the company and its subsidiaries, amounting to a total of US$889 million.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.
Air China Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67837, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, which are known for their efficiency and long-range performance, aligning with the carrier’s global cargo operations.
Air India Express, a prominent low-cost carrier in India, has announced the launch of a new Mangalore–Singapore service, scheduled to begin on 21 January 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, a reliable and efficient narrow-body aircraft ideal for short to medium-haul routes.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, has expanded its operations with the delivery of two new aircraft—a Boeing 737-8, serial 43317, and an Airbus A321neo, serial 12429. The B737-8 is delivered on a wet lease from Qatar Airways, while the A321neo was received via direct delivery. Both aircraft are powered by LEAP engines, reinforcing IndiGo’s strategy to maintain…
