Star East Airline, a Romanian charter and ACMI operator, has taken delivery of its second Airbus A320, identified by serial number 415. The fleet expansion supports the airline’s growing operational footprint across Europe, particularly in the seasonal and ACMI leasing markets.
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Southwest Airlines has announced that board members Eduardo F. Conrado and Elaine Mendoza will step down in April 2025, finalizing a board restructuring that began in 2024.
A US appeals court has rejected an attempt by American Airlines to overturn a judge’s decision that found its Northeast Alliance with JetBlue to be anticompetitive. This decision aligns with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), which had argued that the partnership restricted competition in the northeastern United States, ultimately disadvantaging consumers. The Northeast Alliance, which American Airlines and JetBlue had formed to expand…
AJet (Turkiye) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Algiers, set to commence on January 6, 2025. The flights will be operated using a combination of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8, and Airbus A321 aircraft.
Azul has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of a new ATR72-600, serial 1706, as the airline continues to strengthen its connectivity across Brazil’s secondary and underserved markets. The aircraft is powered by PW127XT-M engines, the latest iteration of the well-known Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 series, which are optimized for improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs.
Air China, one of China’s leading airlines, reported robust growth in its operational metrics for November 2024. The airline recorded a 17.5% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 10.4 million travelers. Key performance indicators such as Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs), and load factor (LF) also showed notable improvements, highlighting the airline’s strong recovery and operational efficiency.
BBAM, a leading aircraft leasing company based in the United States, has leased a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), identified by serial 30696, to GOL (Brazil). This freighter will be used by GOL to support logistics operations for Mercado Libre, one of Brazil’s largest e-commerce platforms.
