flydubai has taken a historic step in its fleet strategy by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for up to 150 A321neo family aircraft, marking the first time the Dubai-based carrier has placed an order with the European manufacturer. Announced on the second day of the Dubai Airshow, the agreement represents a major fleet diversification move for an airline…
Qazaq Air has expanded its regional footprint with the launch of two new international routes from Astana, strengthening direct connectivity across Central Asia while adjusting its existing network structure. The airline, which now trades under the Vietjet Qazaqstan brand following its acquisition by Sovico Group, is preparing for the next phase of growth as it transitions toward a low-cost…
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Norwegian Air Shuttle (US) has announced the extension of its partnership with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for an additional five years. The renewed agreement, effective 01 August 2025, will cover maintenance services for more than 80 Boeing B737NG and B737MAX aircraft at Lufthansa Technik’s Budapest facility.
