Shenzhen Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct service between Nanjing and Hong Kong, set to commence on 15 January 2025. The route will be operated using the Boeing 737-800, a reliable and efficient aircraft for short- and medium-haul routes.
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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, identified by serial number 691. This new addition marks a significant milestone for the carrier, enhancing its long-haul fleet capabilities. Ethiopian Airlines plans to deploy the A350-1000 on major international routes, including destinations such as Washington DC, London, Paris, and Frankfurt, providing…
Volofin Capital Management (UK) has announced the successful structuring and closing of a spares inventory financing facility for Virgin Atlantic (UK). The facility, valued at up to $100 million, will support Virgin Atlantic in managing and optimizing its aircraft spare parts inventory.
Airbus delivered a total of 136 commercial aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, with a particularly robust performance in March, when it handed over 71 jets. This delivery figure highlights Airbus’ continued operational strength and its ability to maintain high production rates amid global supply chain challenges.
Madagascar Airlines, the national carrier of Madagascar, is poised to enhance its operational capabilities with the imminent addition of a new ATR72 aircraft to its fleet. This delivery, scheduled for this week, is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to modernize and expand its service offerings.
Singapore Airlines has reported a sharp 59% decline in net profit for its first fiscal quarter, citing heavy losses from its equity stake in Air India, which has recently faced multiple challenges, including a fatal crash and broader operational turbulence. Net profit dropped to $404 million from $986 million during the same period last year.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and market share, is set to take delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, adding further capacity to its fast-growing narrowbody fleet. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12680 and registration VT-NCZ, comes directly from Airbus as part of the carrier’s substantial backlog of A320neo family orders.
