airBaltic, the Latvian national airline, has officially launched a new direct route between Tallinn and Madeira, Portugal. The new connection will operate once weekly on Sundays through March 28, 2026, offering Estonian travelers direct access to one of Europe’s most scenic island destinations for the first time.
TrueNoord has announced the appointment of Basil Gygax as its new Sales Director for Africa, the Middle East, and CIS, further expanding the company’s global sales leadership as demand for regional aircraft leasing solutions continues to grow.
KLM ground staff at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport will stage a two-hour strike on September 10, 2025, in protest against what unions describe as an inadequate labor agreement. The strike is scheduled to take place between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., with potential impacts on airport operations.
airBaltic, Latvia’s national carrier, has launched a new direct service connecting Riga (RIX) with Faro (FAO) in southern Portugal, expanding its footprint in one of Europe’s most popular leisure regions. The route, operated once weekly on Saturdays, marks airBaltic’s fourth Portuguese destination after Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, which will be added later in 2025. The inaugural flight has a scheduled block time…
Tarom, the Romanian flag carrier, is set to wet lease an Airbus A320 from Malta MedAir starting 12 June 2025. The aircraft will be used to operate flights on the Bucharest–Amsterdam route, enhancing schedule reliability and operational flexibility during the busy summer travel period.
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.
Embraer Commercial Aviation has announced the establishment of a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter teambased in Amsterdam, reinforcing its commitment to aircraft leasing and the growing demand for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. The new division will be led by Oliver Gerg, who assumes the role of Senior Vice President Global Leasing and Freighter, bringing extensive expertise in aviation leasing and fleet management.
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.
IndiGo (India) is accelerating its international expansion by planning flights to major European destinations, including London Heathrow, Amsterdam, and Paris CDG, ahead of its previously set 2027 launch date. The airline intends to utilize six wet-leased B787-9 aircraft for these long-haul routes.
