Croatia Airlines has reported a net loss of €9 million for the third quarter of 2024, a period traditionally profitable for the carrier. This downturn is primarily attributed to elevated expenses associated with the ongoing transition to a new fleet of Airbus A220 aircraft.
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AJet, the low-cost brand recently rebranded from AnadoluJet under Turkish Airlines Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321, with serial number 2261, on a wet lease arrangement from BBN Airlines Turkiye. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines and is expected to serve high-demand regional routes within the carrier’s expanding network.
Airbus faces an operational standstill as employees across its Spanish facilities launch an indefinite strike following a decisive rejection of management’s latest terms, signaling deepening tensions within one of Europe’s largest aerospace workforces.
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12170. This aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, supports IndiGo’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve operational efficiency.
Ascend Airways UK has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-8 to its fleet, subleased from SmartLynx (Latvia) in December 2024. This marks a significant milestone in Ascend Airways’ fleet expansion strategy as it aims to strengthen its operations and enhance capacity ahead of the busy summer travel season.
Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of Uzbekistan, is preparing to enhance its long-haul capabilities by signing a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of 14 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft. The deliveries are planned between 2029 and 2032, with the total investment estimated at $2 billion.
Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.
