Akasa Air, one of India’s newest and rapidly growing carriers, has reported robust financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its aggressive expansion and disciplined cost management. The airline announced a 49% year-on-year revenue increase, attributing the gain to strong unit profitability and a stage-adjusted RASK increase of 13%.
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has successfully delivered a Boeing 737-800 to Jettime a/s, establishing its first leasing partnership in Denmark. This marks a significant milestone for JSA as it expands its customer base into the Nordic ACMI and charter market, with Jettime operating as a leading regional provider of tailored air services.
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 13th Boeing 737-8 aircraft, registered MH5041, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet with a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that will enhance both passenger experience and operational capability. The aircraft landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 1:11 PM local time, completing its journey from Honolulu with a stopover in Guam.
Jeju Air’s catastrophic Boeing 737-800 crash in December 2024 has officially entered the record books as one of South Korea’s deadliest aviation disasters, with 179 fatalities. Preliminary findings from the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) have revealed that the sequence of events leading to the crash stemmed from a critical pilot error following a bird strike.
Garuda Indonesia has expanded its next-generation fleet with the delivery of a leased Boeing B737-8, bearing serial number 63386, and powered by LEAP-1B27 engines. The addition supports Garuda’s ongoing fleet modernization program aimed at improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and boosting profitability across its domestic and regional network.
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EX-IM Bank) has approved a transaction totaling nearly $297 millionto support the export of Boeing B787-10 aircraft and spare GE propulsion equipment to TAAG Angola Airlines. The financing is structured as a final commitment aimed at facilitating a key widebody fleet acquisition by Angola’s national carrier.
CMA CGM Air Cargo, the cargo airline division of French shipping giant CMA CGM Group, has expanded its dedicated air fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B777F freighter, carrying serial number 68187. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines, among the most powerful and reliable engines for long-haul freighter operations.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has finalized an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 12 B787 aircraft, with options for six additional units. This significant order represents a continued commitment by Gulf Air to expand and modernize its widebody fleet in support of long-haul growth strategies.
Air India Express has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing B737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 61712. This aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines produced by CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
