Aegean Airlines has announced record-breaking financial and operational results for the first nine months of 2025, underscoring the airline’s continued growth trajectory and strong market performance. Consolidated revenue reached €1.43 billion, up 4% year-over-year, while net profit rose 12% to €148 million. The company carried 13.2 million passengers, a 5% increase compared with the same period in 2024, setting new all-time…
Aegean Airlines, through its regional subsidiary Olympic Air, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a brand-new ATR 72-600. The delivery marks an important milestone in the airline’s regional fleet renewal program, aimed at improving efficiency, passenger comfort, and connectivity across Greece and neighboring markets.
Aegean Airlines has revealed plans to launch nonstop flights from Athens to Delhi and Mumbai starting March 2026, utilizing its newly acquired Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The two jets were purchased from JetBlue and Airbus, and they will retain the premium-heavy 24 business and 114 economy seat layout previously used by JetBlue on its transatlantic operations.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing firm headquartered in Dublin, has delivered an Airbus A320‑251N to SKY Express S.A., Greece’s prominent carrier. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 12638, is powered by CFM International LEAP‑1A engines. Delivery was completed on June 26, 2025, at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France.
Aegean Airlines has confirmed it will take delivery of two Airbus A321XLR aircraft, with arrivals scheduled for December 2025 and January 2026, respectively. This marks a significant step forward in the airline’s long-haul narrowbody strategy, expanding its operational range and allowing for potential new route opportunities to destinations not previously served nonstop from Greece.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has signed a codeshare agreement with SKY express, a growing regional airline based in Greece. The partnership aims to significantly expand Etihad’s reach in the Eastern Mediterranean, granting its passengers access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional cities in the region through seamless connections via Athens International Airport.
Aegean, the flagship carrier of Greece, has successfully completed a $294 million public bond offering, marking a significant step in its financial strategy. The raised funds come from the issuance of a common bond loan, with overwhelming investor interest driving total valid demand up to $1.1 billion, resulting in a 3.75× oversubscription.
Sky Express, the Greek regional carrier, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, carrying serial number 12638, and powered by LEAP-1A26 engines. This latest addition underscores the airline’s commitment to operating a modern, fuel-efficient fleet as it strengthens its presence within Greece and on select European routes.
AURA AERO, the French manufacturer of electric-hybrid aircraft, has announced that its ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft) program has surpassed the 650 pre-order milestone. The achievement reflects increasing market interest in next-generation sustainable regional aviation, with five new letters of intent (LOIs) signed by a mix of international carriers, bringing the total order value to over $10.5 billion.
CDB Aviation, a global aircraft leasing company headquartered in Ireland, has completed a delivery of one Airbus A321neo to Aegean Airlines, marking a continuation of its support for the Greek flag carrier’s fleet modernization. The aircraft was transferred directly from CDB Aviation’s orderbook, underscoring the lessor’s long-term investment in new-generation aircraft.
