Estonia has reported delays in its efforts to sell several CRJ900 aircraft formerly operated by Nordica, the state-owned airline, and owned by Transpordi Varahaldus, a public asset management entity. The sale discussions, initially slated for earlier completion, are now expected to extend into June 2024.
Airbus has initiated active discussions with airlines in Malaysia regarding potential acquisitions of its A220 aircraft, signaling a growing strategic interest in the region. The European aircraft manufacturer expects up to 400 additional orders for the A220 in Malaysia, reflecting both short-term sales opportunities and long-term fleet renewal dynamics.
Paranair, the Paraguayan regional carrier, has announced the addition of a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, bearing serial number 7200, to its operating fleet. This acquisition reflects the airline’s strategic effort to enhance its regional service capabilities and fleet flexibility across South America.
SkyWest Airlines, a leading regional carrier in the United States, has announced two major fleet developments. United Airlines has exercised options to add 10 additional Bombardier CRJ550 regional jets to its fleet operated by SkyWest, bringing the total number of CRJ550s under the partnership to 50 aircraft. Additionally, SkyWest has finalized an agreement with an undisclosed regional carrier to purchase 29…
LAM – Mozambique Airlines has significantly reduced the size of its operational fleet, now reportedly operating with only three aircraft after removing an unspecified number of Bombardier CRJ900s. The decision reflects a strategic fleet consolidation move amid financial and operational pressures.
CemAir, a South African regional airline, has initiated operations of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15081, under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with interCaribbean Airways, based in Turks and Caicos. The deployment serves to temporarily replace a CRJ700, serial number 10289, which has been removed from service for maintenance.
Air Kenya, a key regional airline based in Nairobi, is preparing to expand its turboprop fleet with the addition of two Bombardier Q200 aircraft. The turboprops are expected to support the airline’s domestic and East African operations, with serial number 448 arriving soon and serial number 454 scheduled for delivery by the end of Q2 2025.
CemAir (South Africa) has expanded its regional jet operations with the addition of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial number 15038, and announced that another aircraft, serial 15207, is set to join the fleet in the near future. This move aligns with CemAir’s strategy of reinforcing its footprint in the Southern African regional market.
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has taken delivery of one Bombardier CRJ200, bearing serial number 7634, powered by efficient General Electric CF34-3B1 engines. This latest fleet addition supports SkyWest’s continued efforts to optimize and expand regional air service operations.
CemAir (South Africa) has taken delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900, serial 15091, owned by Regional One (US). The aircraft will strengthen CemAir’s regional network, enhancing its ability to serve domestic and regional routes with improved efficiency.
