EgyptAir has finalized a deal with AerCap (Ireland) to extend leases on five B777-300ERs by 18 months. These aircraft will remain in the fleet until the arrival of the first of ten A350-900s, which are not expected until late 2025. In parallel, the first of 18 B737-8s leased from Air Lease Corporation (US) is scheduled to arrive in early 2026.
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Spirit Airlines (US) has expressed “substantial doubt” about its ability to sustain operations through 2025, attributing the concern to significant financial losses and difficult market conditions. This announcement underscores the challenges faced by the low-cost carrier amid heightened competition and rising costs.
mas, a Mexico-based cargo airline, has confirmed that its next Airbus A330-300P2F—serial number 1789—will be deployed under a CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Galistair Malta. This strategic placement is part of mas’s broader plan to scale its freighter operations using third-party partnerships in Europe.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline, has unveiled plans to expand its narrowbody freighter fleet to as many as 12 aircraft by the end of 2025, with further ambitions to add up to 10 more aircraft in 2026. The move reflects the airline’s proactive approach to scaling cargo capacity amid growing demand for regional and medium-haul logistics services.
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, a Spanish carrier, is set to expand its Latin American operations by launching direct flights from Madrid Barajas Airport to Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport on July 2, 2024. The service will be operated with Airbus A330 aircraft, offering passengers enhanced comfort for long-haul travel. This addition to the airline’s network is…
Skymark Airlines, based in Japan, has confirmed plans to order six additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to occur after fiscal year 2030. This move will bring the airline’s total B737 MAX 8 commitment to 15 aircraft, reinforcing its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program.
TAAG Angola Airlines has expanded its fleet with the addition of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing serial number 66877. This aircraft is equipped with GEnx-1B engines and is leased from AerCap.
