Boeing Confirms Delivery Timeline For Kazakh AirlinesBoeing has formally announced delivery dates for new long-haul and medium-haul aircraft destined for Kazakhstan’s growing airline sector, marking a significant development for both Air Astana and Vietjet Qazaqstan. The confirmation was made during the Dubai Airshow 2025, with Boeing Vice President of Sales and Marketing Paul Righi outlining precise handover schedules for…
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…
Jetcraft Commercial, a U.S.-based aircraft sales and leasing company, has announced the successful delivery of a third De Havilland DHC8-400 (Q400) aircraft to Asman Airlines of Kyrgyzstan. This marks a continued partnership between the two companies as Asman expands its regional operations across Central Asia.
SATA Air Azores, the regional carrier based in Portugal, has confirmed that it will wet lease a De Havilland Q400 aircraft beginning 01 June 2025, for the duration of the summer travel season. With this addition, the airline’s operational fleet will expand to eight aircraft.
Avmax, the Canadian aviation services company, has completed a significant fleet acquisition deal with Qantas, purchasing a total of 19 De Havilland Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Q200s and sixteen Q300s. The transaction marks one of the largest secondary market moves involving regional turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region this year.
Porter Airlines, a regional airline based in Canada, is expanding its maintenance capabilities through the lease of a 20,000 square foot hangar at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The newly secured facility will provide dedicated support for the airline’s growing E195-E2 and DHC8-400 fleets.
Island Aviation Services, the national airline of Maldives, has extended the deadlines for two active Requests for Proposals (RFPs) concerning fleet expansion and renewal. The airline is seeking to lease one Airbus A330-200 for a preferred period of five years, with the submission deadline now extended from March 7, 2025, to March 14, 2025. This lease aligns with the airline’s long-term growth…
Germany’s Avantiair has announced plans to further expand its fleet by adding a third DHC8-400, set to arrive by the summer 2025 season.
