Jambojet, the low-cost carrier based in Kenya, has announced plans to add three leased De Havilland Canada Q400turboprop aircraft in the coming months to support its growing route network. The additional capacity will help the airline meet increasing demand across both domestic and regional African routes.
Air Algerie, Algeria’s national airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sonatrach Holding, the country’s state-owned oil and gas conglomerate, to facilitate the transfer of ownership of Tassili Airlines. The agreement focuses on consolidating external and support aviation activities, indicating a broader restructuring within Algeria’s state-owned enterprises.
JetBlue has reported a net loss of US$208 million for the first quarter of 2025, accompanied by a 3.1% drop in operating revenue to US$2.1 billion. The decline comes amid lingering cost pressures and softening demand on certain domestic U.S. routes.
TAR Aerolineas has officially rebranded to TAR Mexico as part of a strategic initiative to reinforce its identity and footprint in the competitive Mexican regional aviation market. The name change aims to better reflect the carrier’s national presence while aligning with its plans to expand connectivity across underserved domestic routes.
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to become one of the first international airlines to launch commercial operations of the COMAC C909 beginning mid-April 2025, deploying the aircraft on domestic routes within Vietnam. This move marks a significant step for both VietJet and the Chinese-manufactured narrowbody aircraft as it enters international service.
Airblue, one of Pakistan’s leading private airlines, has announced plans to launch a new service connecting Lahoreand Skardu, starting March 30, 2025. The route will be operated using the Airbus A320, adding a vital link to the carrier’s domestic network and catering to increasing travel demand to the picturesque northern region of Pakistan.
Aeroitalia, the Italian airline, has announced plans to wet lease an Embraer E175 from Marathon Airlines (France). The aircraft will be utilized for domestic routes in Italy, with operations scheduled between 30 March and 25 October 2025. This partnership enhances Aeroitalia’s fleet capabilities during a high-demand period, ensuring reliable service across its network.
Avianca (Colombia) has announced plans to wet lease multiple ATR72-600s from Clic (Colombia) to support its domestic operations. The aircraft will begin service in November 2024, focusing on regional routes within Colombia.
Japan Airlines (JAL) is preparing to place orders for regional jets in 2025, with the first deliveries anticipated in its fiscal year 2028, which begins on April 1, 2028. This strategic move aims to modernize JAL’s domestic fleet and improve regional connectivity across Japan.
