SolitAir, an emerging UAE-based aviation company, is on track to secure its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the United Arab Emirates by the end of 2024.
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Braathens Regional Airways, based in Sweden, has taken delivery of one ATR72-600 aircraft under a lease agreement, signaling continued investment in regional fleet modernization. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 1262and is equipped with PW127M engines, a proven turboprop model manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two A321neo aircraft, serial numbers 12584 and 12604, both powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. These additions align with the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance its operational capacity on busy domestic and regional routes.
Vueling, a low-cost carrier based in Spain, is set to bolster its fleet with five new aircraft allocated by its parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG). This decision will enhance Vueling’s operational capacity during the summer 2025 season, a crucial period for air travel demand.
PLAY Airlines, Iceland’s low-cost carrier, has announced the cancellation of several routes in its 2025 schedule. The affected routes include flights from Reykjavik Keflavik to Gothenburg, Hamilton, Palma de Mallorca, and Stockholm Arlanda. This decision reflects the airline’s strategy to optimize its network and focus on routes with higher demand.
Madagascar Airlines, the national carrier of Madagascar, is preparing to expand its operational fleet to five aircraft by mid-December 2024. This development is driven by the anticipated arrival of a new ATR aircraft and the return of another plane currently undergoing repairs.
British Airways has expanded its single-aisle fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A321neo, bearing serial number 12648. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines developed by CFM International, continuing the airline’s strategy of upgrading its narrowbody fleet with more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
