Icelandair achieved a new milestone in 2024, transporting a record 4.7 million passengers, marking a 9% increasecompared to 2023. This significant growth reflects the airline’s ongoing recovery and expansion efforts in the competitive international aviation market.
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Embraer has signed a long-term extension of its heavy maintenance agreement with Republic Airways, ensuring continued support for the airline’s fleet of over 240 Embraer E170 and E175 aircraft. The jets will continue to undergo major maintenance at Embraer’s Services & Support facility in Nashville, Tennessee, where Republic has been performing heavy checks since 2011.
Delta Airlines recently took delivery of a new Airbus A330-900 with serial number 2082, marking another step in the airline’s commitment to fleet modernization. The aircraft is equipped with Trent 7000-72 engines, manufactured by Rolls Royce, which are known for their efficiency, reliability, and low environmental impact.
Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.
United Airlines has received one new Boeing 737-9, serial number 67644, equipped with LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International. This addition is part of United’s comprehensive fleet modernization program aimed at expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency on high-density domestic routes.
ExpressJet Airlines (US) has faced a significant regulatory setback as the US Department of Transportation (DOT)denied its request for a waiver from the revocation-for-dormancy rule. Additionally, the DOT dismissed the air carrier’s notice to resume operations and formally revoked the certificate authority previously issued to ExpressJet.
JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Network With 11 Routes as the airline significantly increases its presence in South Florida, introducing new destinations and boosting frequencies across its existing network.
