Thai Airways International is taking significant steps to simplify and modernize its fleet, focusing on operating three widebody aircraft types and a single narrowbody family in the medium term. This strategy reflects the airline’s efforts to enhance efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and align with its growth objectives.
Thai AirAsia X, a prominent low-cost long-haul carrier, has announced the launch of a new nonstop service between Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) and Delhi (DEL). The service is set to commence on December 15, 2024, and will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
AELS (Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions), based in the Netherlands, has acquired an Airbus A330, identified by serial 448, for dismantling. The dismantling process will be carried out at Tarbes, France, in partnership with Tarmac Aerosave, a leading provider of aircraft storage, maintenance, and recycling services. This acquisition and dismantling project align with AELS’s commitment to sustainable aircraft end-of-life management and resource recovery.
In a landmark agreement within Russian aviation, Aeroflot and I Fly are reportedly finalizing a wet lease arrangement for three Airbus A330 aircraft. This deal, the first of its kind in Russia, signals a shift toward greater collaboration between domestic airlines in the region. The wet lease, which includes the provision of crew, maintenance, and insurance by I Fly, is expected to facilitate Aeroflot’s…
