Ruili Airlines, a Chinese carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, identified by serial number 40951. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is equipped with efficient CFM56-7B26E engines, ensuring optimal performance and fuel efficiency.
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Delta Air Lines has filed a $500 million lawsuit against cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, accusing the company of breach of contract and negligence after a major outage in July 2024 led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights and disrupted operations across millions of Delta’s computer systems.
SkyUp MT (Malta) has announced plans to expand its fleet through a wet lease agreement with Fly2Sky (Bulgaria). The agreement includes two Airbus A321s, identified by serial numbers 1932 and 1960, for operations during winter 2024/25 and summer 2025. These aircraft will join two Airbus A320s, with serial numbers 3055 and 3461, which are already wet-leased from the same carrier.
Allegiant Air has outlined its fleet strategy for 2025, aiming to expand its Boeing 737-8200 fleet to 13 aircraft while reducing the number of Airbus A320s to 79 and A319s to 30. This will bring Allegiant’s total fleet to 122 aircraft by the end of the year.
SmartLynx, a Latvian ACMI and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, serial 3522, on lease. The aircraft is equipped with V2533-A5 engines, known for their reliable performance and operational efficiency.
Azman Air, a Nigerian airline, has firmly denied allegations that it sold two of its aircraft—a Boeing 737-300 and an Airbus A340-600—to Mahan Air in Iran. The airline clarified that these aircraft were dispatched to Iran solely for C-check maintenance, a routine procedure mandated every 18 months by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Aurigny, the flag carrier airline of Guernsey, has received a positive assessment following a thorough 2024 review of its fleet and strategic decision-making by the States Trading Supervisory Board (STSB). The findings conclude that there is “no evidence of negligence or gross misjudgment by management,” confirming the airline’s commitment to sound operational practices and prudent…
