Fly Khiva is advancing discussions to secure a dry lease for an additional Boeing 737, as the Uzbek carrier evaluates its strategy for expanding capacity in a rapidly evolving market.
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Royal Flight (Russia) has announced the transfer of its final Boeing 757-200 to AZUR air (Russia). This marks the completion of Royal Flight’s aircraft fleet transition, as the airline’s plans to resume operations remain uncertain.
Southwest Airlines concluded 2024 with a fleet of 803 aircraft, having retired 36 aircraft during the year. This figure is slightly below the previously anticipated 40 retirements, as the airline deferred the retirement of two Boeing 737-700 and two Boeing 737-800 aircraft to 2025.
Boeing has appointed Stacie Sire as the new vice president and managing director of the Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) and chief engineer for Boeing India. She succeeds Ahmed Elsherbini, taking the helm of one of Boeing’s key global engineering and R&D hubs outside the United States.
Croatia Airlines has announced plans to retire one Airbus A320, serial number 1237, during 2025 as part of its broader fleet modernization strategy. The retirement aligns with the carrier’s move to a single-type fleet centered around the Airbus A220, offering improved efficiency and operational standardization.
AirAsia (Malaysia) is in discussions to form a strategic cooperation with Vietravel Airlines (Vietnam), aiming to boost the operational capacity of the Vietnamese carrier. The proposed partnership is part of AirAsia’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia through tactical alliances and joint initiatives with regional operators.
American Airlines (US) has announced the departure of its Chief Legal Officer, Priya Aiyar, who is leaving the company to take on a similar role outside the aviation industry. In the interim, Bruce Wark will assume the position of Chief Legal Officer, ensuring continuity in leadership within the airline’s legal department.
