AFG has announced the appointment of Mr. Shiekuma Gemade as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team with one of the industry’s most experienced executives.
Cargojet, Canada’s leading cargo airline, has announced plans to sell two of its older Boeing 767-300 freighters during the third quarter of 2025, in an effort to improve liquidity and optimize fleet composition. At the same time, the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire a converted 767-300F, which is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026.
Global Airlines has clarified that its only Airbus A380, registered 9H-GLOBL (MSN 120), is not heading into long-term storage, countering growing speculation following the aircraft’s relocation to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport. Operated by Hi Fly, the double-decker aircraft had recently completed two roundtrip flights between Glasgow and New Yorkbefore being grounded.
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.
Bamboo Airways, one of Vietnam’s rising full-service carriers, has initiated a five-year strategic plan covering 2025 through 2030, aimed at achieving long-term financial sustainability and operational profitability. The carrier is actively working with strategic investors and consulting partners to guide this transition and prepare for its next phase of expansion.
Wizz Air, the Hungary-based ultra-low-cost carrier, is currently engaged in discussions with Airbus to modify its existing order for 47 A321XLR aircraft, considering a partial conversion to the A321neo variant. The update was disclosed by CEO József Váradi, reflecting the airline’s evolving operational requirements and strategic focus.
Island Aviation Services, the state-owned airline of the Maldives, has reissued a request for proposals (RFP) for the sale of one DHC8 turboprop aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 546. The RFP outlines an opportunity for interested buyers to acquire the aircraft through a competitive bidding process, with bids due no later than 21 July 2025.
AirAsia Aviation Group, based in Malaysia, is in active negotiations with Airbus to convert a portion of its existing narrowbody aircraft orders to the A321XLR, as part of its broader post-restructuring fleet strategy. This shift reflects the group’s intent to optimize long-range narrowbody capabilities for future growth.
Qatar Airways has received a new Airbus A330-300, bearing serial number 1582, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The widebody aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing effort to bolster capacity across its global medium- and long-haul network.
China Express Airlines is restructuring its fleet and procurement plans in a strategic shift that supports the introduction of domestically manufactured aircraft. The airline announced a reduction in its planned acquisition of A320 family aircraft, scaling down from four to two units. Additionally, the entity responsible for executing the transaction has been changed to Yunfei Aircraft Leasing (Shanghai)…
