Boeing has finalized the sale of one of the last B777-300ER aircraft, marking a significant milestone for this iconic model. The aircraft, bearing serial number 65420, was included in the manufacturer’s December 2024 order book update. This transaction highlights the enduring value of the B777-300ER in the global aviation market.
Winair, based in Bonaire, has added a nonstop flight between Bonaire and St. Maarten, operational since 11 December 2024. This new service, operated with an ATR42 aircraft, enhances connectivity between the two Caribbean destinations, offering passengers a reliable and direct travel option.
Singapore Airlines has reported impressive traffic figures for December 2024, reflecting a strong demand for air travel. The airline’s Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) rose by 9.2%, while Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) increased by 8.7%. Passenger numbers reached 2.4 million, marking a 9.6% year-over-year growth. Despite the overall growth, the Passenger Load Factor (PLF) experienced a marginal decline, dropping 0.3 percentage points to 88.4%. This slight dip is attributed to…
Etihad Airways (UAE) achieved significant growth in December 2024, reporting a total of 1.7 million passengerscarried during the month. This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting the airline’s ongoing recovery and rising demand for air travel. The airline also recorded an improvement in its load factor (LF), which rose by 3 percentage points…
Boeing has secured a significant addition to its production backlog, reporting eight new B767-300F orders in December 2024. These freighters, attributed to unidentified customer(s), represent the first confirmed order for this model in two years. The B767-300F has long been a preferred choice for operators seeking medium-capacity freighters with proven reliability and operational efficiency. This latest order underscores the sustained demand…
Copa Holdings, headquartered in Panama, reported positive traffic results for December 2024, reflecting growth across key metrics. Available Seat Miles (ASMs) rose by 6.5%, while Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) increased by 6.8%, signaling strong demand for the airline’s services.
Viva (Mexico) reported a strong performance in December 2024, with passenger numbers rising 13.5% to 2.5 millioncompared to the same period last year. The airline also recorded a 10.8% increase in Available Seat Miles (ASMs), reflecting its growing capacity to meet travel demand.
LATAM (Chile) has released its December 2024 traffic results, highlighting strong growth across key performance indicators. The airline reported an 11.5% increase in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) and a 10.9% rise in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) compared to the same period last year.
PLAY (Iceland) reported carrying 98,863 passengers in December 2024, reflecting an 18% year-on-year reduction. Despite the decline in passenger numbers, the airline achieved a load factor (LF) of 78.9%, marking an improvement of 2.7 percentage points compared to the same period last year.
Finnair (Finland) reported a 5.6% increase in passenger numbers for December 2024, transporting a total of 927,000 passengers. The airline also saw its Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) rise by 6.7%, while Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) decreased by 2.2%. Notably, the Passenger Load Factor (PLF) improved by 6.5 points, reaching 77.4%.
