Freedom Airline, a regional carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to expand its fleet by leasing two Embraer E190 aircraft and either an Airbus A320 or A321. This fleet strategy is part of the airline’s broader ambition to increase its capacity and enhance regional connectivity within East Africa and potentially beyond.
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Air Canada, one of the leading airlines in North America, has recently enhanced its fleet with the acquisition of a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. This jet, which bears the serial number 66478, is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Eastern Air Holdings (US) has announced plans to reactivate an ex-iAero B737-300F, bearing serial number 23538. This freighter aircraft will soon be placed on the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of the company’s subsidiary, Eastern Air Express.
The government of Macedonia has announced a public call to introduce new airline routes from the country’s two main airports, Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, as part of an initiative aimed at boosting connectivity and tourism. Airlines willing to operate these new routes between 2025 and 2027 can compete for financial subsidies totaling US$3.3 million.
The Virgin Australia pilots’ union has extended its qualified support for the airline’s proposed partnership with Qatar Airways, as outlined in a recent submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The union’s conditional backing reflects an interest in strengthening the alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways while ensuring that pilots’ terms and conditions are safeguarded. This cautious endorsement…
Azul Secured Finance, a subsidiary of Azul (Brazil), has announced the commencement of exchange offers for Eligible Holders of its outstanding 11.500% Senior Secured Second Out Notes due 2029 and 10.875% Senior Secured Second Out Notes due 2030. These notes are to be exchanged for newly issued notes of the same respective terms and maturities. The initiative aims to provide greater flexibility…
T’way Air (South Korea) CEO Jeong Hong-geun has stepped down after failing to secure a fourth consecutive term, following the airline’s acquisition by Daemyung Sono Group. This leadership transition marks a significant shift for the South Korean low-cost carrier, which is now under new ownership.
