Southwest Airlines Names Brian Kilburn As VP Of Cargo Operations

ByAdmin 05/05/202508/05/2025

Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the U.S., has appointed Brian Kilburn as its new Vice President of Cargo, Provisioning, and Ground Support Equipment, marking a key leadership transition within its operations division. Kilburn steps into the role following the retirement of Wally Devereaux, a long-serving executive known for developing Southwest’s cargo division into a reliable revenue stream.

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Saudia Acquires Airbus A330-300 via Wet Lease from Wamos Air

ByAdmin 10/02/202514/02/2025

Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has expanded its fleet by acquiring an Airbus A330-300, serial number 1077, through a wet lease arrangement with Wamos Air, a Spanish charter and wet-lease operator. This aircraft is equipped with Trent 772B-60 engines, known for their efficiency and performance.

Airlines | Crisis | Financial

Azul Seeks Resolution of TAP’s $100 Million Debt Before Privatization

ByAdmin 13/02/202514/02/2025

Azul believes that the $100 million debt owed by TAP Air Portugal since 2016 will be resolved soon, as both parties have acknowledged the obligation.

Airlines | Credit | Financial

Finnair Secures Export Credit Support for 18th A350-900

ByAdmin 18/12/202423/12/2024

Finnair, the national carrier of Finland, has received export credit support exceeding US$105 million to finance its 18th Airbus A350-900. The funding, facilitated by the export credit agencies of Germany, France, and the UK, underscores international confidence in the airline’s operational and financial stability. The aircraft, identified as serial 708, was financed through an arrangement led by Citibank Europe (UK).

Airbus | Airlines | Network

Indonesia AirAsia to Launch Denpasar-Darwin Route

ByAdmin 08/01/202512/01/2025

Indonesia AirAsia has announced the launch of its Denpasar-Darwin route, scheduled to commence on March 22, 2025. The service will be operated using the Airbus A320, a highly efficient aircraft well-suited for short- to medium-haul routes.

Embraer Establishes Global Leasing and Freighter Team in Amsterdam

ByAdmin 11/03/202513/03/2025

Embraer Commercial Aviation has announced the establishment of a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter teambased in Amsterdam, reinforcing its commitment to aircraft leasing and the growing demand for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. The new division will be led by Oliver Gerg, who assumes the role of Senior Vice President Global Leasing and Freighter, bringing extensive expertise in aviation leasing and fleet management.

Airlines | Management

IndiGo Appoints Former FAA Chief Mike Whitaker To Board

ByAdmin 25/04/202527/04/2025

IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an independent director to its board. The appointment brings a seasoned aviation leader with global regulatory experience into the airline’s governance framework.

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