Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to aircraft manufacturers in 2025 as it looks to purchase 50 narrowbody jets to modernize and expand its fleet. The airline’s long-term vision includes acquiring a total of 170 new aircraft by 2035, marking a significant fleet expansion to support its strategic growth and meet rising demand in the region. This move…
Air India Express (AIX), a subsidiary of the Air India Group, is actively expanding its network to strengthen connectivity between smaller cities and towns and major metropolitan areas across India. Leveraging synergies within the Air India Group, AIX aims to enhance both domestic and international travel options, catering to underserved routes and offering new direct connections. This ambitious…
SpiceJet, one of India’s prominent low-cost carriers, has announced plans to commence seaplane operations in 2025, offering flights on 20 routes across India. Key destinations include Lakshadweep, Hyderabad, Guwahati, and Shillong, with the seaplane service designed to enhance connectivity to remote and water-bound regions. This initiative marks a unique expansion for SpiceJet as it taps into the seaplane sector, aiming to provide travelers with…
Avion Express Brasil has reached a significant milestone in its journey to operational launch by successfully completing the 4th stage in the process of obtaining its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from Brazil’s civil aviation authority. With this progress, the airline anticipates starting commercial operations by the very beginning of 2025. This latest advancement brings Avion Express Brasil closer to becoming a…
Lufthansa, Germany’s flagship airline, is intensifying its efforts to raise liquidity by the end of 2024 through the sale/leaseback (SLB) of an additional nine A320neo and A321neo aircraft. This financial strategy allows Lufthansa to free up cash while retaining operational use of these aircraft, supporting the airline’s liquidity needs amidst ongoing market pressures. Lufthansa has previously employed this approach, raising $247 million during…
Brazil is preparing to establish a $690 million credit line by early 2025 to assist financially struggling airlines, according to Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho. This government-backed funding initiative aims to stabilize Brazil’s aviation sector, providing crucial financial relief for airlines facing economic challenges due to fluctuating demand and increased operational costs. The initiative is expected to bolster…
United Airlines has announced plans to introduce a seasonal route connecting San Francisco (SFO) with San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO). This new route is set to begin on May 22, 2025, and will be operated with a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The addition of this seasonal service aligns with United Airlines’ goal of expanding its network to popular leisure destinations, catering to travelers looking for…
Iraqi Airways has announced plans to expand its international network in 2025 with flights to several new destinations across the Middle East and Asia. The airline intends to launch routes to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Sharjah in the UAE, Dhaka in Bangladesh, and two popular destinations in Indonesia—Jakarta and Bali. Earlier in the year, Iraqi Airways also hinted at potential flights to Thailand, which could further enhance its connectivity to…
Rise Air, a Canadian regional carrier, is set to enhance its fleet with the addition of three ATR72-600 aircraft, each equipped with PW127XT engines. The first ATR72-600 is on firm order with ATR, the aircraft manufacturer, and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025. Rise Air also plans to lease two additional ATR72-600s, scheduled for delivery…
Israir Airlines, based in Israel, has announced plans to wet lease two widebody aircraft to operate direct flights between Tel Aviv and Newark for the upcoming winter 2024/25 season. This strategic move will allow Israir to expand its long-haul route offerings and provide an alternative to current transatlantic services from Israel. By leasing widebody aircraft specifically for these routes, Israir aims…
