ITA Airways (Italy) is set to become a member of Star Alliance in 2025, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s evolution. This move aligns with ITA’s acquisition by Lufthansa (Germany), which is a prominent member of the global airline network.
KF Aerospace (US) has announced it will operate three ATR72-500Fs on behalf of Purolator (Canada) starting in 2025. This move is part of a 10-year agreement that will see the replacement of Purolator’s existing Convair 340F freighters with the more modern and efficient ATR72-500F aircraft.
Air Serbia has announced the extension of its wet lease agreement for two Embraer E190 aircraft from Bulgaria Airinto 2025. This decision ensures continued operational flexibility and capacity to meet passenger demand.
Copa Airlines (Panama) remains on track to expand its fleet, expecting the delivery of two B737 MAX 8 aircraft by the end of 2024, despite some delays. This addition will bring the airline’s total fleet to 112 aircraft by year-end. Looking ahead to 2025, Copa plans to receive 11 more MAX 8s, culminating in a fleet of 123 aircraft by the close of the year.
SWISS International Air Lines has signed a Total Component Support (TCS) agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for its Airbus A350 aircraft. These A350s are scheduled to join SWISS’s long-haul fleet starting in 2025.
China Southern Airlines has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified purchasers for the sale of 10 owned Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GEnx-1B70/P2 spare engines. The aircraft and engines are scheduled for delivery to successful bidders during 2025 and 2026. The deadline for submitting bids is November 25, 2024.
TAP Air Portugal, the nation’s flag carrier, is garnering significant attention ahead of its planned privatization in 2025. Among the interested parties is Humberto Pedrosa, a former shareholder and influential figure in TAP’s history, who has expressed readiness to reinvest in the airline.
airBaltic has announced a delay in its initial public offering (IPO) plans, now aiming for the first half of 2025 at the earliest. According to CEO Martin Gauss, the airline requires favorable market conditions to proceed with the listing successfully.
Azul, the Brazilian airline, has updated its fleet expansion plans for 2025, which include the delivery of additional A330-900 aircraft directly from its orderbook in December 2025. The carrier also expects 12-15 Embraer E2 jets to arrive throughout the year, though some of these deliveries may slip into early 2026. Overall, Azul projects a 10% increase in capacity in 2025, signaling a significant step…
CAE has announced that its President and CEO, Marc Parent, will be leaving the company at its Annual General Meeting in August 2025. Parent’s departure is part of an ongoing succession plan designed to ensure a smooth leadership transition for the Canadian aerospace and training company. Parent has been a pivotal figure in CAE’s growth and innovation, leading the company through transformative…
