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Eastern Airlines Technic and Thales Extend Partnership for Avionics Maintenance Through 2029

Eastern Airlines Technic of China and Thales, based in France, have renewed their Partnership Agreement, ensuring avionics maintenance and repair services for the China Eastern fleet through 2029. This extended partnership will see Thales providing comprehensive maintenance for its avionics systems installed across China Eastern’s A320, A330, and B737 fleets. The long-term commitment underlines the close collaboration between Thales and Eastern Airlines Technic, emphasizing the…

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KlasJet Sees 134% YoY Growth with Nearly 5,000 Flights in Summer 2024

KlasJet, a Lithuania-based provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services, reported a significant increase in its operations from May through October 2024. During this period, KlasJet operated almost 5,000 flights, marking a 134% year-over-year (YoY) growth compared to the same months in 2023. This surge in flights reflects record demand for ACMI services over the summer season,…

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LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services Opens New Base in Rzeszow

LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS), a leading Polish MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, has officially opened a new operational base in Rzeszow, Poland. This expansion marks a significant step in LOTAMS’s strategy to enhance its maintenance network and service capacity within the region, supporting both domestic and international clients. With this new base, LOTAMS aims…

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Poste Air Cargo Adds Second Boeing 737-800BCF to Fleet

Italian carrier Poste Air Cargo is expanding its capacity by introducing a second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), serial number 34280. This addition is expected to enter service shortly, joining the first B737-800BCF which is currently being painted. Poste Air Cargo’s strategic move to enhance its fleet reflects the rising demand for air freight…

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Magnetic Leasing Acquires CFM56-7B Engine for Rebuild and Leasing

Magnetic Leasing, an Estonian company specializing in aviation assets, has acquired a CFM56-7B engine from its new trading partner, 3TOP Aviation Services, based in the United States. This acquisition aligns with Magnetic Leasing’s strategy of building a robust portfolio of rebuilt engines to meet increasing demand from airlines and leasing firms. The CFM56-7B, known for…

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Texel Air Returns Final Boeing 737-300F for Lease Transfer to Armenia Airways

Texel Air, a Bahrain-based cargo airline, has bid farewell to its last Boeing 737-300F, serial number 27459, A9C-APC. This aircraft, previously a key component of Texel Air’s fleet, was returned to its lessor Kahala Aviation Leasing and will soon enter service with Armenia Airways. The retirement of the Boeing 737-300F marks a strategic shift for…

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Sideral Linhas Aereas Expands Fleet with New Boeing 737-700

Sideral Linhas Aereas, a Brazilian airline known for its cargo and charter services, has expanded its fleet with a Boeing 737-700, serial number 30651, PR-SJA. This aircraft is equipped with CFM56-7B22 engines, known for their efficiency and reliability, supporting Sideral’s operations across domestic and regional routes. This addition aligns with Sideral’s strategy to enhance fleet…

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KlasJet to Lease Boeing 737 to Congo Airways for Six-Month ACMI Contract

KlasJet, a private jet charter provider and part of Avia Solutions Group, has entered a six-month ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Congo Airways to lease a Boeing 737. Starting in November 2024 and running until April 2025, the aircraft will be based at Kinshasa Ndjili International Airport, focusing on domestic flights to…

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ASKY Airlines Expands Network with New Codeshares Across Africa

Togo-based ASKY Airlines, partially owned by Ethiopian Airlines, is strategically expanding its network with plans to secure new codeshare agreements with key African carriers. Currently, ASKY serves 29 African destinations with a fleet of 14 Boeing 737s. To support regional expansion, ASKY aims to negotiate codeshares with Mauritania Airlines, Afrijet, Air Senegal, and Royal Air…