Ethiopian Airlines Orders Nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners as Africa’s largest carrier continues to expand its long-haul network and modernize its fleet with next-generation widebody aircraft.
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Austrian Airlines reported a revenue increase of 14% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching US$521 million, but still ended the quarter with a negative adjusted EBIT of US$126 million. This performance highlights the persistent challenges faced by European carriers during the traditionally weaker winter months.
GallopAir, a new airline based in Brunei, has successfully launched its first commercial service, operating a flight between Guangzhou, China, and Brunei. The flight was conducted using a C909 aircraft, operated under a partnership with China Southern Airlines, marking a significant milestone for the airline’s entry into the aviation market.
In a strategic move to bolster its international partnerships, Marathon Airlines of Greece has successfully placed a second Embraer E190 aircraft, with serial number 19000163, with Aeroitalia, an Italian airline. This aircraft will operate under a wet lease agreement, indicating Marathon Airlines’ commitment to expanding its operational footprint and strengthening ties within the European aviation market.
Royal Air Maroc is on the verge of expanding its single-aisle fleet, preparing for the imminent arrival of a brand new Boeing 737-8 MAX registered as CN-RHS (MSN 44336), fitted with CFM International LEAP-1B engines.
Viva, the Mexican low-cost carrier, recorded a 2.8% increase in passenger numbers for October 2024, reaching 2.4 million passengers. Despite the growth in traffic, the airline’s load factor (LF) dropped by 2.1 points to 87.7%, indicating a slight decrease in seat occupancy compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, Viva’s Available Seat Miles (ASMs) rose by 5.0%, and Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) increased by 2.9%, reflecting the airline’s expanded capacity and sustained…
Japan Airlines (JAL) is preparing to place orders for regional jets in 2025, with the first deliveries anticipated in its fiscal year 2028, which begins on April 1, 2028. This strategic move aims to modernize JAL’s domestic fleet and improve regional connectivity across Japan.
