Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has marked another major milestone in its record year of expansion with the launch of four new international routes — Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, and Hong Kong— all inaugurated within a span of three days. These new services significantly enhance Abu Dhabi’s role as a leading global aviation hub, connecting…
Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) has reported a strong performance for the third quarter of 2025, underlining the company’s continued growth and disciplined portfolio management. The aircraft lessor achieved total revenues and other income of $725.4 million, representing a 5% year-on-year increase from the same quarter in 2024, and net income attributable to common stockholders of $135.4 million, up from $91.6 million a…
China Southern Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen narrowbody operations across its domestic and regional network. The aircraft, identified as MSN 65250, will soon join the carrier’s fleet as it continues modernizing with next-generation equipment.
Crestone Air Partners has announced the successful closing of a lease agreement for an Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Cebu Pacific, further strengthening its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal marks another key milestone in Crestone’s strategy of steady, long-term growth with leading airline partners in major markets.
Skytrans, the Australian airline and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s evolution and deeper integration into the global aviation network. The move reinforces the Group’s branding consistency across its global subsidiaries and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
SIA Engineering, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of its 2024/2025 fiscal year, buoyed by rising global demand for aviation support services. The company reported a 33.4% increase in revenue, reaching S$358.4 million (US$265.2 million), compared to the same quarter last year.
Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
AAPA (Association of Asia Pacific Airlines) has released its financial performance report for 2024, highlighting a significant turnaround and robust profitability for the region’s carriers. Collectively, Asia Pacific airlines recorded a net profit of $7.3 billion, showcasing a successful recovery trajectory and operational resilience.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has finalized a six-year lease agreement with PNG Air of Papua New Guinea for one ATR72-600 regional turboprop. The aircraft is currently under lease to Mandarin Airlines in Taiwan and is scheduled to transition to PNG Air during the fourth quarter of 2025.
DHL Express has officially concluded the fleet modernization of its affiliate Air Hong Kong, retiring the last A300-600F in favor of an all-A330F freighter fleet. The final A300-600F, bearing serial number 856, has exited the fleet, marking the end of an era and the completion of a multi-phase transition to newer, more capable aircraft.
