SkyGuard, a new freighter operator based in Uzbekistan, has expanded its cargo fleet with the addition of a second Boeing 757-200F, reinforcing its rapid entry into the regional and international air freight market. The delivery underscores the airline’s strategy to strengthen its presence as one of only two carriers in Uzbekistan operating 757 freighters.
Azul Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s largest regional carrier, is pushing deeper into its Chapter 11 restructuring plan with sweeping measures designed to reset its balance sheet and stabilize operations. The airline confirmed it will return 20 aircraft, most of them older Embraer E195s already parked, while simultaneously trimming its network by exiting more than 15 cities and cutting 50 routes.
American Airlines has announced the launch of new daily nonstop flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB), beginning February 12, 2025. The new service will be operated year-round with Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft, marking a significant addition to the airline’s expanding Florida network.
Embraer is confronting a significant production challenge as shortages of GE Aerospace CF34 engines slow the pace of deliveries for its popular E175 regional jet program. The disruption threatens to reduce the manufacturer’s output in 2025 to only around 30 aircraft, well below its typical delivery schedule.
Delta Air Lines has confirmed it will permanently suspend service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF), effective November 9, 2025. The decision ends Delta’s presence on a route that has consistently struggled to achieve sustainable passenger volumes.
American Airlines has announced plans to inaugurate a new nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Bimini, Bahamas (BIM), starting February 14, 2026. The route will operate three times per week and will be flown by Embraer E175 regional jets.
United Airlines will debut its new Airbus A321XLR fleet in summer 2026, marking a significant step in the carrier’s long-haul and premium service strategy. The aircraft will feature a 150-seat, three-class configuration with 20 Polaris business class seats, 12 premium economy seats, and 118 economy seats, including 36 Economy Plus seats with extra legroom.
American Airlines is set to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX directly from Boeing. The aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68228, is configured with a two-class layout, offering 16 First Class seats and 156 Economy Class seats, providing a total of 172 passenger seats.
American Airlines is preparing to strengthen its fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68205 and registered as N812UP, will soon join the airline’s fleet directly from Boeing. It is powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1B engines, designed to deliver reduced fuel…
London Heathrow Airport has reached new heights in slot valuation, with recent transactions pushing prices as high as $75 million for coveted takeoff and landing rights. The airport’s significance as one of the world’s busiest hubs, coupled with its constrained capacity, has turned slots into highly prized strategic assets for airlines seeking to expand or maintain their presence…
