Air France-KLM has appointed Florence Parly as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the airline group, marking a notable leadership transition at one of Europe’s largest airline conglomerates. The appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on strategic governance and sustainable growth.
Air Corsica, the regional French carrier, has unveiled a transformation plan aimed at restoring financial stability by reducing its annual costs by $34 million. As part of this strategy, the airline plans to implement a voluntary departure program affecting 70 employees by 2027, marking a significant operational downsizing.
Air France-KLM has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a net loss of US$283.6 million, despite an encouraging 7.7% increase in revenues, which totaled US$8.2 billion. The group’s liquidity position remains strong, with US$10.5 billion in available cash, providing resilience amid fluctuating operating conditions.
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has reached a definitive agreement with Airbus to transfer ownership of certain assets and sites involved in the production of Airbus aerostructures directly to Airbus. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, representing a major structural shift in their longstanding manufacturing relationship.
Airbus, the European aerospace giant, has reaffirmed its financial and delivery forecasts for 2025, despite acknowledging that supply chain pressures and ongoing trade tensions could influence its performance. The company remains cautiously optimistic about meeting its production goals but flagged challenges that may arise due to global economic and geopolitical conditions.
Air France has expanded its next-generation narrowbody fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A220-300, identified by serial number 55346. The aircraft is equipped with PW1521G-3 engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF family, known for their fuel efficiency and lower emissions. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts focused on sustainability and operational…
Transavia France has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, with serial number 12502, powered by LEAP-1A24 engines. The addition reflects the airline’s commitment to expanding and modernizing its fleet with more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft.
CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to French regional carrier Regourd Aviation S.A.S., operating under the Amelia brand. The transaction marks the start of a new partnership and supports Amelia’s long-term fleet development strategy.
Airbus delivered a total of 136 commercial aircraft during the first quarter of 2025, with a particularly robust performance in March, when it handed over 71 jets. This delivery figure highlights Airbus’ continued operational strength and its ability to maintain high production rates amid global supply chain challenges.
VAS Aero Services, a U.S.-based specialist in aftermarket aviation services, has been selected by Airbus to manage the teardown and redistribution of used serviceable material (USM) from three Airbus A380 aircraft, bearing serial numbers 061, 066, and 084. These aircraft are being formally retired from service and will undergo disassembly in collaboration with Tarmac Aerosave in France.
