Ascend Airways is set to accelerate its fleet expansion in early 2025, with the addition of one Boeing B737-800 in February and two B737-8 aircraft in March and April. The airline, under the leadership of CEO Alastair Willson, aims to gradually grow its fleet to 15-20 aircraft to meet its operational goals.
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), a leading US-based aircraft lessor, has announced the completion of a sale and leaseback agreement with Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest low-cost carrier. The deal includes one A330neo and seven A321 aircraft, finalized in December 2024. Additionally, a second A330neo is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2025.
Challenge Group, a Malta-based aviation company, has achieved a significant milestone by registering Europe’s first B777-300ERSF under its 9H Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This marks the introduction of the B777-300ERSF, a converted freighter, into the European market, with the group planning to receive two units in 2025.
Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines Group, has announced two exciting additions to its route network. The airline will launch flights from Singapore to Vienna starting on June 3, 2024, operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, and flights to Iloilo City in the Philippines on April 14, 2025, served by the Embraer E190-E2.
Croatia Airlines, the national carrier of Croatia, has announced ambitious plans to expand its destination network in 2025. The airline is considering the introduction of up to eight new routes from its hub in Zagreb, with Lisbon as one of the highlighted destinations.
Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s pioneering low-cost airline, is currently facing challenges due to delays in the delivery of five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. These delays are part of broader production issues affecting Boeing’s 737 MAX deliveries globally.
Vietravel (Vietnam), a prominent travel and tourism company, has announced its plan to issue 28.6 million shares to the public in the coming months. This share offering is expected to generate approximately US$13.5 million in capital, which will be primarily used to repay outstanding loans and improve the company’s financial stability.
Wizz Air (Hungary) has unveiled a new international route connecting Cluj-Napoca (Romania) to Castellón (Spain). The inaugural flight is scheduled for 11 April 2025, further expanding the airline’s European network.
Volotea (Spain) has announced plans to expand its network by launching service at Rodez with three new routes. Starting in mid-April 2025, the airline will operate flights from Rodez to Ajaccio, Bastia, and Figari using its A319 aircraft.
Shenzhen Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct service between Nanjing and Hong Kong, set to commence on 15 January 2025. The route will be operated using the Boeing 737-800, a reliable and efficient aircraft for short- and medium-haul routes.
