SATA Air Azores, the regional carrier based in Portugal, has confirmed that it will wet lease a De Havilland Q400 aircraft beginning 01 June 2025, for the duration of the summer travel season. With this addition, the airline’s operational fleet will expand to eight aircraft.
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Southwest Airlines is extending buyout offers to employees at 18 airports across the United States, citing a need to adjust operations due to aircraft delivery delays from Boeing. These delays have forced Southwest to scale back its flight schedule, impacting staffing needs at certain locations. By offering voluntary buyouts, the airline aims to manage operational costs and realign its workforce in response to…
Novoair (Bangladesh) continues its efforts to lease three A320 aircraft as part of its expansion strategy. However, the airline anticipates that the process may take up to another year due to the ongoing global shortage of available aircraft.
LATAM Brasil has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, expanding its narrowbody fleet as part of its modernization and efficiency improvement strategy. The aircraft is identified by serial number 12538 and is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, a member of Pratt & Whitney’s advanced GTF engine family.
Alain Battisti, CEO of Chalair Aviation, has announced his decision to appeal to the Court of Cassation after the Limoges Court of Appeal upheld a ruling implicating him in complicity in concealed work. This legal battle has garnered attention in the aviation sector, as it addresses serious allegations of concealed work practices within Chalair. Battisti’s appeal to France’s highest court reflects…
Wizz Air (Hungary) has unveiled a new international route connecting Cluj-Napoca (Romania) to Castellón (Spain). The inaugural flight is scheduled for 11 April 2025, further expanding the airline’s European network.
Avolon (Ireland) and Air New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on research aimed at advancing the commercialization of electric aircraft and other novel propulsion technologies, including battery hybrid and hydrogen systems. This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in the aviation sector.
