Nepal Airlines has continued to reduce its outstanding aircraft debt with the repayment of an additional $3.9 million, bringing its total loan repayments to $545 million. These repayments relate to loans obtained from the airline’s employee fund for the acquisition of four aircraft.
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AAR (US) has signed a multi-year nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with Cebu Pacific Air (Philippines) to support the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet, powered by CFM56-5B engines. The contract will see AAR performing nacelle MRO services at its Chonburi, Thailand facility, reinforcing its commitment to expanding support for Asia-Pacific carriers.
Asman Airlines (Kyrgyzstan) has unveiled plans to lease two Airbus aircraft—either A320s or A321s—in 2025 to support its ambitions for launching routes to Europe. This initiative is contingent on the airline’s removal from the EU Air Safety List, a prerequisite for operating within European airspace.
Ryanair, the prominent low-cost airline based in Ireland, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 737-8200, serial number 62383. This latest delivery is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions, supporting Ryanair’s operational goals.
The Civil Aviation Pilots Union of Portugal has publicly condemned the operational state of SATA Azores Airlines, stating that the carrier is experiencing serious and recurring failures that pose direct risks to operational safety, result in misuse of public funds, and erode the trust of workers and passengers.
Libyan Express has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 34948, acquired from Buraq Air, another Libya-based airline. The addition of this aircraft marks a strategic move to bolster Libyan Express’ operational capacity and route network.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
