EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, expanding its fleet with a state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The aircraft, registered as SU-GFZ, is powered by Trent 1000-J3 engines, renowned for their efficiency and reliability in long-haul operations.
Lufthansa City Airlines, the newly launched subsidiary of Germany’s Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12540 and powered by PW1127G-JM engines. This marks the beginning of a significant fleet expansion plan as the airline prepares to scale its short- and medium-haul operations across Europe.
Lufthansa is preparing further capacity cuts, planning to ground an additional 15 to 20 short- and medium-haul aircraft from 2027 as part of a sweeping drive to optimize the financial performance of its European operations.
LCI (Ireland) and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing (Japan) have successfully executed US$420 million in loan facilities, designated to fund social projects, including the acquisition of helicopters. This strategic collaboration highlights the increasing focus on financing projects that contribute to societal benefits, particularly in sectors such as emergency medical services and search and rescue operations.
AP Holdings, a major shareholder of South Korean airline Air Premia, has announced a board meeting with the objective of solidifying its management rights within the airline. This move underscores AP Holdings’ intent to exercise greater influence over Air Premia’s strategic direction and operational management as the airline seeks to expand its presence in the…
Spectre Cargo Solutions (US), through its Irish affiliates, has accused SpiceJet (India) of removing engines from leased Boeing 737 freighters (B737Fs) in what it claims is a breach of lease agreements. The allegations add to the ongoing challenges faced by SpiceJet regarding its leased aircraft management and operational practices.
