The government of Portugal has reiterated that the ongoing privatization of TAP Air Portugal is being driven primarily by strategic national interests rather than financial motivations. Officials emphasized that TAP’s role in the country’s connectivity, tourism, and international presence outweighs its balance sheet when evaluating potential buyers.
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Hainan Airlines (China) is set to launch a new international route between Haikou and Kuala Lumpur starting 30 May 2025, utilizing its fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This new service reflects the airline’s continued strategy to expand regional connectivity between China and Southeast Asia as travel demand rebounds.
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, a major European aviation hub, has announced a substantial increase in the fees charged to airlines. Over the next three years, these fees will rise by a total of 37%, reflecting the impact of high inflation and interest rates.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAA) has announced stringent measures to recover outstanding dues from airlines, with a total of $639.4 million owed by six domestic carriers. Among the defaulters are three airlines that ceased operations several years ago, as well as active carriers, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines holding the largest share of the debt.
IndiGo (India) has strengthened its fleet with the delivery of two Airbus A321neos, featuring serial numbers 11929 and 12222. Both aircraft are equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, offering enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
GOL Airlines, a leading Brazilian carrier, has successfully negotiated a resolution with the Bank of Utah concerning claims tied to the lease agreements of several aircraft in its fleet. This agreement covers two Boeing 737-800s with serials 34997 and 34998, and three Boeing 737-8s with serials 44008, 44023, and 44031.
Air Europa is poised to receive its first Boeing B737 MAX aircraft next week, marking a major step in the Spanish carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernization. This delivery will be followed by ten additional B737 MAX aircraft, scheduled to arrive starting in 2026, with deliveries occurring at a rate of one aircraft per month.
