Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is pursuing the lease of its two London Heathrow slots to Saudia for operations in 2025. This decision follows PIA’s continued suspension by EASA, preventing the carrier from flying into the European Union and the United Kingdom.
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Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is set to expand its network with new routes from Singapore to Padang (Indonesia), Phu Quoc (Vietnam), and Shantou (China) starting in December 2024 and January 2025. This expansion reflects Scoot’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for travel in the region and offering more direct flight options to popular leisure destinations in Asia. The new routes cater to…
Norwegian Air Shuttle is preparing to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX later in 2025, marking the beginning of a 50-aircraft order. The airline also holds 30 additional options, with a decision expected by August 2025.
Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) reported a 40% increase in revenue for 2024, reaching US$223.8 million, compared to US$160.1 million in the previous year. Despite the revenue growth, the airline recorded a net loss of US$11.5 million, an improvement from the US$21.0 million net loss in 2023. The company ended the year with a cash balance of US$14.0 million, including restricted cash.
Air India has announced the cancellation of approximately 60 flights to and from major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Washington D.C., Chicago, Newark, and New York, scheduled between November 15 and December 31. The cancellations come as the airline faces prolonged delays in aircraft maintenance and ongoing global supply chain disruptions, which have impacted its…
Air Moana, based in French Polynesia, has received significant financial backing from the government of Tahiti through a strategic equity and loan guarantee arrangement involving Natireva, the parent company overseeing the airline’s development. Tahiti has acquired 54 shares of Natireva for a symbolic investment of $54, an administrative step designed to unlock a much larger financial mechanism: a $5.7 million loan guarantee.
ITA Airways (Italy) chairman Antonino Turicchi has expressed optimism that the airline will secure final approval for its acquisition by Lufthansa Group (Germany) from the European Commission (EC) before the end of 2024. This approval marks a critical step in solidifying Lufthansa’s stake in the Italian national carrier.
