IndiGo (India) has successfully reduced its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) total from a peak of the mid-70s about a year ago to the mid-40s currently. This streamlined certification structure has allowed the airline to simplify regulatory compliance and focus more intensively on fleet expansion and capacity growth initiatives.
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Ryanair, Ireland’s leading low-cost airline, has expanded its operations at Reggio Emilia Airport with the addition of a second based aircraft. This move coincides with the launch of seven new winter routes, strengthening Ryanair’s connectivity across Europe from its Italian base. The airline’s strategic expansion in Reggio Emilia is aimed at meeting increasing demand for affordable travel options, particularly…
Air France has announced a major expansion of its global operations for the Winter 2025–26 season, running from November 2025 through March 2026, marking another milestone in the airline’s ambitious global growth strategy. The French flag carrier will operate nearly 800 daily flights, reaching close to 170 destinations across 73 countries, while advancing its premium-service initiatives and digital transformation across…
Virgin Australia is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, marking another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 65116 and registered as VH-8IK, will be delivered directly from Boeing’s facilities.
FlyKhiva, a growing Uzbek airline, has transitioned one of its two Boeing 737-300 aircraft from a wet lease to a dry lease with Icelandair. The first aircraft, serial number 30179, has already been converted, while the second aircraft, serial number 29434, is expected to follow in due course. This move signifies FlyKhiva’s increasing operational independence as it moves toward self-sufficiency in aircraft management.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has reinforced its dominance in the widebody aircraft segment with a landmark order for 65 additional Boeing 777X jets, valued at US$ 38 billion at list prices. The announcement was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, marking one of the most significant commercial aviation deals of the year.
Qatar Airways is nearing the completion of its acquisition of a 49% stake in RwandAir and a 60% stake in the new Bugesera International Airport, following prolonged negotiations with the Rwandan government. The update was confirmed by Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, who indicated that discussions are now in their final stages.
