Yemenia, the national carrier of Yemen, has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyan Mukhalla and Cairo, starting January 26, 2025. The route will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A320, providing a crucial connection for travelers between Yemen and Egypt.
SriLankan Airlines has announced plans to resume direct flights between Colombo and Beijing Capital International Airport, starting July 2, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A330-200, providing enhanced connectivity between Sri Lanka and China.
Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has announced plans to launch seasonal service between Beirut and Barcelona, starting June 26, 2025. The flights will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft, providing enhanced connectivity between the Middle East and Spain.
Kuwait Airways has announced plans to resume flights between Kuwait City and Kuala Lumpur, starting March 30, 2025. The route will be operated with the Airbus A330-800, offering passengers a modern and comfortable travel experience.
Korean Air has launched its first scheduled service with the Airbus A350, operating on routes between Seoul Incheon International Airport and the Japanese cities of Fukuoka and Osaka Kansai. The service is available from January 27, 2025, to March 29, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet operations.
China United Airlines has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Osaka Kansai International Airport starting March 30, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, enhancing connectivity between China and Japan.
United Airlines has revised its aircraft delivery expectations for 2025, citing delays from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The carrier now plans to take delivery of 71 narrow-body aircraft and 10 wide-body aircraft, a reduction from the 100 deliveries originally anticipated.
Ryanair, the Irish low-cost airline, has shared projections that Boeing will increase the monthly production rate of its B737 MAX aircraft to 38 units by the end of summer 2025. Additionally, production could climb to 42 units per month by October 2025, subject to approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
HAECO, a global provider of aircraft engineering and maintenance services based in Hong Kong, has entered into a new agreement with PAL Express, the low-cost carrier of Philippine Airlines, to provide base maintenance services for its narrowbody fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. The agreement will commence in 2025, further solidifying HAECO’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
China Cargo Airlines, a leading cargo carrier based in China, has announced plans to add four more Boeing 777 Freighters (B777Fs) to its fleet by the end of 2025. This expansion will increase the airline’s total freighter fleet to 18 units, enhancing its capacity to meet growing demand for air cargo services.
