CDB Leasing, a leading aircraft lessor based in China, has announced the resignation of Li Haijian as a non-executive director. The resignation was attributed to a change in his work arrangements, according to an official statement from the company.
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Air Astana has announced that Peter Foster, its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the position and from the company’s Board of Directors at the end of March 2026. Following his retirement, Foster will continue to contribute to the airline’s future as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors, maintaining a strategic connection with the group he helped transform into one…
Malawi Airlines is undergoing a fleet renewal initiative with the addition of a Boeing 737-700, bearing serial number 30726, as it simultaneously phases out an older B737-700 with serial number 33787. The newly delivered aircraft is owned by Dara Aviation, an Ireland-based leasing firm, while the outgoing aircraft was previously owned by Ethiopian Airlines.
Bamboo Airways, a prominent Vietnamese airline, has entered into a wet-lease agreement with FlyOne, a Romanian carrier, for an Airbus A320. This arrangement became effective on December 13, 2024, and is expected to bolster Bamboo Airways’ operational capacity during peak travel periods.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, has successfully completed its $226 million private placement, according to Group CEO Tony Fernandes. While the investment round is finalized, no details on the investors have been disclosed. The funds are expected to support Capital A’s ongoing restructuring and expansion strategy.
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement, setting the groundwork for deeper collaboration and the potential development of definitive joint business agreements, subject to regulatory approvals. The agreement was signed in Mumbai on 16 January 2026 by Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, has secured approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities for its proposed regularisation plan, a key milestone in its efforts to exit Practice Note 17 (PN17) status. This approval allows the company to move forward with its financial restructuring and business reorganisation, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy.
