Spirit Airlines to Furlough 270 Pilots Amid Delivery Delays

ByAdmin 29/07/202530/07/2025

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote 140 captains to first officers due to continued aircraft delivery delays that have forced the airline to reduce its flight schedule through 2025. The budget carrier cited a combination of Pratt & Whitney engine issues and broader supply chain disruptions as key drivers of the operational cutbacks.

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Accident | Airlines | Boeing

Swiftair B737-400F Accident at Vilnius Airport

ByAdmin 25/11/202427/11/2024

A tragic incident involving a Swiftair B737-400F has occurred at Vilnius Airport. The aircraft, operating on behalf of DHL (Germany), impacted a building prior to landing. The accident resulted in the death of one crew member and caused substantial damage to the aircraft, serial number 24445.

Airbus | Fleet | Leasing

Vueling Adds A320 With CFM56 Engines To Fleet

ByAdmin 29/05/202501/06/2025

Vueling, the Spanish low-cost airline and a member of the IAG Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320 with serial number 5232. The aircraft was acquired on lease and is powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, part of the long-standing engine series produced by CFM International.

Airlines | Leasing

GOL, Wells Fargo Trust, and JSA International Finalize Agreement on Aircraft Lease and Claim Allowance

ByAdmin 02/03/202505/03/2025

GOL (Brazil), along with Wells Fargo Trust Company (US) and JSA International US Holdings, has entered into a stipulation and agreed order regarding the claim allowance and related matters for an aircraft bearing serial number 35825. This agreement clarifies the ownership, leasing, and financial obligations surrounding the aircraft.

Airlines | Boeing | CFM International | Delivery | Fleet

Thai Lion Air Adds New B737-900ER to Fleet

ByAdmin 02/01/202503/01/2025

Thai Lion Air, a leading low-cost carrier in Southeast Asia, has taken delivery of a new Boeing B737-900ER aircraft. The aircraft, bearing serial number 41843, comes on lease and is equipped with CFM56-7B26E engines, manufactured by CFM International, a global leader in jet engine technology.

Airlines | Cargo | Financial

Cargojet to Redeem 5.75% Hybrid Debentures on December 27, 2024

ByAdmin 15/11/202419/11/2024

Cargojet, a leading Canadian cargo airline, has announced its decision to redeem in full all of its outstanding 5.75% senior unsecured hybrid debentures on December 27, 2024. The debentures, originally scheduled to mature on April 30, 2025, will be repaid earlier than anticipated as part of Cargojet’s strategic financial management plan. This move underscores the company’s focus on maintaining…

Boeing | Management

Boeing Appoints Don Ruhmann as Chief Aerospace Safety Officer

ByAdmin 18/03/202520/03/2025

Boeing has announced the appointment of Don Ruhmann as its new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, with immediate effect. This leadership change underscores the company’s commitment to strengthening safety oversight and operational excellence in the aerospace sector.

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