FedEx Feeder, the regional cargo arm of FedEx Express, has taken delivery of a Cessna 408F SkyCourier, identified by serial number 408-0038. The aircraft is operated by Corporate Air (US) and powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC engines, expanding FedEx’s growing fleet of modern regional freighters. In order to view the full content as well as having access to our archives and receiving the daily newsletter, please REGISTER .
WestJet, Canada’s prominent low-cost carrier, has announced the return of its seasonal service between Halifax (YHZ)and Paris (CDG) for summer 2025. This transatlantic route will complement WestJet’s growing European network, which also includes services to Edinburgh, Dublin, and London, all resuming in May 2025.
Air New Zealand has revealed that it does not expect significant improvements in aircraft availability until 2026, citing ongoing challenges with its fleet of Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A320neo aircraft. These availability issues have impacted the carrier’s operational capacity and ability to meet growing passenger demand.
The Canadian government has reportedly sold its 6% stake in Air Canada, which it had acquired in 2021 for $350 million as part of a bailout package to support the airline during the COVID-19 pandemic. This move marks a significant development in the relationship between the government and the nation’s flagship carrier.
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has resolved its longstanding dispute with Shannon Engine Support (SES), an Ireland-based engine leasing company, through a settlement agreement valued at $2 million.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) is set to launch a new route connecting Tashkent and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on 2 December 2024. The flights will be operated with the modern and efficient Airbus A321neo, enhancing the airline’s international connectivity.
Legend Airlines, a Romanian-based carrier, has been granted a foreign air carrier permit by the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This approval enables the airline to operate flights between the European Union (EU) and the United States, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion plans.
