Loong Air (China) is set to launch a new service connecting Wenzhou and Singapore on 24 December 2024. The route will be operated using an Airbus A320, marking a significant addition to the airline’s international network.
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Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of a third daily non-stop flight connecting Dubai and Melbourne, set to begin on March 30, 2025. This additional service will be operated using the airline’s newly retrofitted four-class Boeing 777-300ER, offering passengers enhanced comfort and more travel options.
Congo Airways has announced the wet lease of a second Boeing 737-800, serial number 34274, from KlasJet, a Lithuanian charter operator. The aircraft will be based in Kinshasa for a six-month period, supporting the airline’s growing operational needs.
Qantas, Australia’s flagship airline, has publicly stated that it has no opposition to Qatar Airways’ proposal to acquire a 25% stake in its rival, Virgin Australia.
GOL (Brazil), currently undergoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, has announced plans to request authorization from the Bankruptcy Court to enter into a settlement agreement with Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office of the National Treasury and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue. This move represents a critical step in GOL’s ongoing restructuring process.
Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).
Air Belgium has announced that any offers to acquire part or all of its operations must be submitted by November 15, 2024. The airline, seeking stability amid strategic restructuring, aims to secure “solid and irrevocable” bids from interested parties. This deadline marks a significant step in Air Belgium’s plan to evaluate its operational future through potential new ownership, whether…
