ETF Airways (Croatia) has emerged as the sole bidder in the competitive tender process launched by the bankruptcy administrator of Montenegro Airlines for the sale of a range of Fokker and Embraer spare parts. This development highlights ETF Airways’ proactive approach in acquiring key assets that could strengthen its maintenance and operational capabilities.
Croatia Airlines has been notified of delivery delays affecting four Airbus A220 aircraft originally scheduled for arrival during 2025. Despite the setbacks, the airline’s third A220 is now confirmed for delivery in May 2025, maintaining momentum in its transition to a new-generation fleet.
Croatia Airlines has continued its fleet modernization strategy by retiring another DHC8 turboprop, specifically the unit with serial number 4205, as part of its ongoing transition toward an all-jet fleet centered on the Airbus A220 family. This marks another step in phasing out its legacy De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 aircraft.
Aeroitalia, the Italian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Trade Air of Croatia for an Airbus A320, serial number 3337, to operate services between Rome Fiumicino and Bergamo. The lease covers short-term capacity needs and reinforces Aeroitalia’s domestic network connectivity.
ETF Airways, based in Croatia, has initiated a wet lease arrangement with Sky Alps of Italy, involving a Boeing B737-800 aircraft, serial number 30667. This aircraft will operate on the route between Verona and Dusseldorf, enhancing Sky Alps’ capacity on this international route.
Croatia Airlines has retired its first DHC8 aircraft, identified by serial number 4211, as part of its strategic transition to an all-Airbus A220 fleet. This move represents a significant step in the airline’s modernization efforts, aiming to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
easyJet, one of the UK’s leading low-cost airlines, has confirmed the discontinuation of its seasonal summer flightsbetween Toulouse (France) and Zadar (Croatia). This adjustment reflects the carrier’s ongoing review of its network to optimize operations and align with passenger demand.
Croatia Airlines, the national carrier of Croatia, has announced ambitious plans to expand its destination network in 2025. The airline is considering the introduction of up to eight new routes from its hub in Zagreb, with Lisbon as one of the highlighted destinations.
easyJet, a leading low-cost carrier in Europe, has announced plans to expand its network with the introduction of two new routes to Croatia starting in June 2025. These routes will connect Lyon to Zadar and Bordeaux to Dubrovnik, offering passengers greater access to popular destinations on the Adriatic coast.
British Airways, one of the UK’s flagship carriers, has confirmed that it will not resume its seasonal flights between London Heathrow and Pula, Croatia, in summer 2025. These flights, traditionally operated using Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft, were part of the airline’s summer schedule catering to leisure travelers.
