Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr and Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti are scheduled to meet this weekend to address a price dispute regarding the sale of a minority stake in ITA Airways, Italy’s national airline. This high-level meeting aims to overcome differences in valuation that have stalled Lufthansa’s acquisition of a stake in the airline, which the German carrier views as a…
Alaska Airlines has announced a delay in the delivery of two E175 aircraft that were scheduled for May 2025, alongside adjustments to its summer 2025 flight schedule. The airline attributes these decisions to the “uncertain economic environment” and the financial impact of tariffs that have disrupted its supply chain and overall aircraft acquisition plans.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800, serial number 33018, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore, a Slovakian carrier. The aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their performance and efficiency.
Sunlight Air, a boutique airline based in the Philippines, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its fourth aircraft, an ATR72-600, procured directly from ATR. This new addition underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing inter-island connectivity and catering to the growing demand for regional air travel.
American Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-8, identified by serial number 44513. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B25 engines, produced by CFM International, representing a continuation of the airline’s modernization efforts within its single-aisle fleet segment.
MJets Air, a Malaysian-based charter airline, is set to expand its operational capacity with the acquisition of its seventh aircraft, a Boeing 737-400SF. The aircraft is being purchased from JPA No.161 Co., a Japanese entity, for US$4.6 million in cash. This strategic move aligns with MJets Air’s ambitious plan to increase its fleet size to 13 aircraft by the end…
