TUI fly to Wet-Lease Two B737-800s from Go2Sky in 2025
TUI fly Germany has announced plans to wet-lease two Boeing 737-800s from Go2Sky (Slovakia) for its operations during the busy travel season between April and October 2025.
ITA Airways to Join Star Alliance in 2025
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.
Airlines | ATR | Fleet | Freighter Conversion
KF Aerospace to Operate ATR72-500Fs for Purolator
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 Extends Wet Lease of Two E190s from Bulgaria Air
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 to Expand Fleet with B737 MAX Deliveries
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.
Airbus | Airlines | MRO | Partnership
SWISS Signs A350 Component Support Deal with Lufthansa Technik
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 Issues RFP for Sale of 10 B787-8s and Spare Engines
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 Privatization Attracts Interest from Former Owner Humberto Pedrosa
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 IPO Delayed to 2025
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 Plans Expanded Fleet Growth with A330-900s and E2 Deliveries in 2025
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…