Freebird Airlines (Turkiye) has announced plans to operate several aircraft under a wet lease agreement with VietJet Air (Vietnam) in the coming months. This partnership highlights the growing collaboration between the two carriers and supports VietJet Air’s operational needs during peak travel periods.
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IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share and fleet size, has appointed Vikram Singh Mehta as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mehta replaces Venkataramani Sumantran, who has stepped down after serving in the role during a transformative phase for the airline.
HALO AirFinance, a prominent U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has successfully closed a senior term loan facility aimed at supporting an established cargo airline based in the Middle East. The loan is specifically structured to finance a Boeing 747-400ERF, a mature widebody freighter, and will contribute significantly to the airline’s working capital requirements.
British Airways and Qatar Airways have received a five-year extension from the New Zealand government on their existing joint business agreement (JBA), reinforcing the strategic cooperation between the UK and Qatari flag carriers on flights to and from New Zealand. In a significant expansion of the agreement, Iberia—the national airline of Spain—has also been officially included in the refreshed deal.
Air France has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55346. The aircraft is equipped with PW1521G-3 engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF family, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts focused on sustainability and operational…
Azul, a major Brazilian airline, has taken delivery of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, identified by serial numbers 19020160 and 19020073. Both aircraft are equipped with PW1900G engines, known for their advanced performance and fuel efficiency.
ITA Airways has officially approved its 2026–2030 Business Plan, laying out a five-year roadmap centered on long-haul growth, fleet modernization, and deeper integration with the Lufthansa Group. The plan, endorsed by the airline’s Board of Directors on July 30, 2025, is built around three core strategic pillars: strengthening its competitive position, expanding its network and fleet, and capitalizing on…
