Korean Air has announced the promotion of its current president, Woo Kee-hong, to the position of Vice Chairman as part of the airline’s regular executive reshuffle scheduled for January 2025. This leadership change underscores Korean Air’s focus on strategic growth and operational excellence as it navigates the evolving global aviation landscape.
Interjet, the Mexican airline, is in discussions with potential investors to resume operations by the end of the first quarter of 2025. According to the airline’s chairman, Alejandro Del Valle, the plan involves a $500 million investment to restart flights, with operations centered at Mexico City’s Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
Afrijet – Fly Gabon, a leading carrier in Central Africa, has announced plans to expand its fleet from the current seven aircraft to 12 by 2031. The growth strategy begins with the addition of a new ATR42-600, scheduled for delivery in August 2025.
Turkish Airlines is set to launch a weekly freighter service connecting its Istanbul base to Mexico City’s AIFA(Felipe Ángeles International Airport) via a US gateway. The operation is scheduled to begin in January or February 2025, marking an expansion of the airline’s cargo network in the Americas.
Royal Jordanian Airlines has announced plans to resume direct flights to Delhi and Mumbai in 2025. The move is part of the airline’s strategy to strengthen its global network and meet the growing demand for air travel between Jordan and India.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier from South Korea, has filed plans to launch nonstop flights between Seoul Incheon and Singapore, starting 30 March 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, catering to the rising demand for direct connectivity between the two cities.
Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Haikou and Tokyo Narita on 3 February 2025. The route will be operated with a Boeing 737-800, catering to the growing demand for connectivity between China and Japan.
BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank) has approved $182 million in financing for the export of eight Embraer E2 jets to Azorra, a US-based leasing company. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between December 2024 and 2025, showcasing the ongoing collaboration between Brazilian manufacturers and global operators.
Air Europa Holdings, a leading Spanish carrier, anticipates closing 2024 with a turnover of nearly $3 billion, reflecting a 6.3% year-on-year increase. The growth comes as the airline focuses on reducing its leverage while continuing to expand and modernize its fleet. As part of its fleet expansion strategy, Air Europa plans to add three Boeing 787 Dreamliners and its first Boeing 737…
TrueNoord, a specialist regional aircraft lessor based in the Netherlands, is evaluating potential aircraft orders from OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) for 2025, according to its CEO, Anne-Bart Tieleman. This consideration reflects TrueNoord’s forward-looking strategy to expand its portfolio and meet growing demand for regional aviation assets.
