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Bangkok Airways to Operate Wet-Leased A319 and A320 from Amelia

Bangkok Airways, a premier regional carrier based in Thailand, has announced plans to operate an Airbus A319 and an Airbus A320 under a wet lease agreement with Amelia, a French regional airline. Operations are set to commence from December 1, 2024, with both aircraft based at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

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MASwings to Transfer Ownership to Sarawak Government by End of 2024

MASwings, a Malaysian regional airline, is set to transition its ownership to the Sarawak regional government by December 31, 2024. This move involves a formal sale from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s operational history. The ownership transfer process is expected to span nine months following the sale.

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Thai AirAsia X to Launch Nonstop Flights to Delhi in December 2024

Thai AirAsia X, a prominent low-cost long-haul carrier, has announced the launch of a new nonstop service between Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) and Delhi (DEL). The service is set to commence on December 15, 2024, and will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

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Solar Cargo Reactivates Operations with Addition of Two Boeing 727-200F

Solar Cargo, a Venezuelan cargo airline, is set to reactivate its operations in December 2024 following the addition of two Boeing 727-200F aircraft to its fleet. This strategic move aims to enhance the airline’s cargo capacity and service offerings within the region.

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SMBC Aviation Capital Leases Three Airbus A220-300 Aircraft to Breeze Airways

SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has entered into lease agreements with Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based airline, for three Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The delivery schedule is set to commence with the first two aircraft arriving in November and December 2024, followed by the final aircraft in early 2025.

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Cargojet to Redeem 5.75% Hybrid Debentures on December 27, 2024

Cargojet, a leading Canadian cargo airline, has announced its decision to redeem in full all of its outstanding 5.75% senior unsecured hybrid debentures on December 27, 2024. The debentures, originally scheduled to mature on April 30, 2025, will be repaid earlier than anticipated as part of Cargojet’s strategic financial management plan. This move underscores the company’s focus on maintaining…

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IndiGo to Launch Bangalore-Langkawi Route with A320neo in December

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced a new international route connecting Bangalore to Langkawi, scheduled to commence on December 16, 2024. This service will be operated using IndiGo’s A320neo aircraft, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, ideal for medium-haul international routes. The addition of this route provides Indian travelers with direct access to Langkawi, a popular destination in Malaysia, known…

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Greater Bay Airlines to Launch Hong Kong-Tunxi Service in December

Greater Bay Airlines is set to launch a new scheduled service between Hong Kong and Tunxi on December 4, 2024, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This new route expands Greater Bay Airlines’ network within East Asia, offering travelers a direct connection between Hong Kong and the scenic city of Tunxi, located in China’s Anhui Province. The route is expected to serve tourists and…

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Scoot to Begin Flights to Padang, Phu Quoc, and Shantou by Early 2025

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is set to expand its network with new routes from Singapore to Padang (Indonesia), Phu Quoc (Vietnam), and Shantou (China) starting in December 2024 and January 2025. This expansion reflects Scoot’s commitment to meeting the growing demand for travel in the region and offering more direct flight options to popular leisure destinations in Asia. The new routes cater to…