Surinam Airways has further extended the operation of its leased Airbus A340-600 aircraft on the flagship Paramaribo–Amsterdam route through 30 June 2025. The aircraft continues to be operated by USC (Germany), which provides the widebody under a wet-lease arrangement.
Conviasa (Venezuela) has resumed nonstop flights between Caracas and Tehran Imam Khomeini on 29 December 2024, re-establishing direct connectivity between Venezuela and Iran. The service is being operated using a widebody Airbus A340-600, which is well-suited for the long-haul intercontinental route.
Surinam Airways has announced an extension of its leased A340-600 service on the Paramaribo (PBM) to Amsterdam (AMS) route. The flights, operated by USC (Germany), will continue until January 29, 2025, ensuring seamless connectivity between Suriname and the Netherlands.
Surinam Airways has announced the extension of its leased A340-600 service on the Paramaribo–Amsterdam route. Operated by Universal Sky Carrier (Germany), the aircraft will continue servicing this route until 29 January 2025.
Azman Air, a Nigerian airline, has firmly denied allegations that it sold two of its aircraft—a Boeing 737-300 and an Airbus A340-600—to Mahan Air in Iran. The airline clarified that these aircraft were dispatched to Iran solely for C-check maintenance, a routine procedure mandated every 18 months by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Mahan Air, based in Iran, has taken delivery of two aircraft: an Airbus A340-600, identified by serial 765, and a Boeing 737-300, serial 28557. These aircraft were previously operated by Azman Air, a Nigerian carrier. The deliveries have drawn scrutiny from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over potential violations of international sanctions.
Azman Air (Nigeria) has ceased operations of one Airbus A340-600 and one Boeing 737-700, with both aircraft recently ferried to Tehran. The move suggests potential future use of these aircraft by an Iranian carrier, although details remain undisclosed.
Surinam Airways has announced that it will continue to operate its Paramaribo – Amsterdam route using a leased A340-600 from USC Germany. This arrangement is set to remain in place until at least January 15, 2025, as the airline ensures service continuity on this popular transatlantic route. The A340-600, known for its long-range capabilities and spacious cabin, will support Surinam Airways in…
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…
