Southwest Airlines concluded the first quarter of 2025 with a total fleet of 800 aircraft, following the delivery of 11 Boeing 737-8s and the retirement of 14 older aircraft. This fleet reshuffle reflects the carrier’s continued strategy to modernize operations and maintain a competitive cost base while managing capacity growth carefully.
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airBaltic, the Latvian flag carrier, faces mounting financial pressures as current bond liabilities and rising interest rates threaten its long-term sustainability. According to Klavs Vasks, chairman of airBaltic, a state capital injection may be inevitable unless the Latvian government is willing to fully relinquish its stake to other investors.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expressed its intention to incorporate Alaska Air Group into its existing trans-Pacific joint venture with US-based American Airlines. Although JAL has clearly indicated this strategic interest, no specific timeline for the inclusion was provided.
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship carrier, is making strides in its efforts to return to profitability, according to CEO Jens Ritter. While the initial success of the airline’s restructuring plan is promising, Ritter acknowledges that there is still work to be done to achieve sustained financial recovery.
Air Algérie has announced the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft on wet lease for the winter 2024/25 season, extending operations until March 2025. The aircraft, identified by serial 2950 and serial 4564, will support the airline’s increased operational demand during the winter months.
Solar Cargo, a Venezuelan cargo airline, is set to reactivate its operations in December 2024 following the addition of two Boeing 727-200F aircraft to its fleet. This strategic move aims to enhance the airline’s cargo capacity and service offerings within the region.
Thai VietJet Air has expanded its fleet capacity for the Lunar New Year holiday season by wet-leasing two Airbus A320-200 aircraft from Avion Express, a leading Lithuanian ACMI provider. The additional aircraft are expected to support the airline in handling increased passenger traffic during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
