Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to convene an extraordinary meeting on January 21, 2025, where shareholders will discuss a proposal to issue new shares. The initiative aims to raise funds to increase the airline’s charter capital, with a maximum scale equivalent to approximately $867 million.
AJet (Turkiye) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Algiers, set to commence on January 6, 2025. The flights will be operated using a combination of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8, and Airbus A321 aircraft.
JetSMART Argentina, a leading low-cost carrier in South America, is set to bolster its operations with the addition of its 12th aircraft, an Airbus A320neo. Scheduled to join the fleet at the end of January 2025, this delivery marks another milestone in the airline’s ongoing expansion and modernization efforts.
Air India has announced a leadership transition as Klaus Goersch, the airline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will step down in January 2025. Klaus will assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP) and COO at Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (US). His successor will be Basil Kwak, a senior executive from Vistara, marking another significant personnel movement within the Tata Group’s aviation ventures.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is preparing to resume flights to Europe, following the lifting of its operational ban by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The airline has announced plans to begin services to Paris, which is expected to be the first European destination, no later than January 2025.
Boeing has announced the election of Tim Buckley as the newest member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Buckley will serve on Boeing’s Finance and Governance & Public Policy committees, bringing his extensive experience and expertise to these critical areas of the company’s operations.
ITA Airways, the national airline of Italy, has announced the launch of a new route from Rome Fiumicino to Tripoli Mitiga in Libya, set to begin on January 12, 2025. This route will be operated with an Airbus A319, which is well-suited for short to medium-haul flights and provides an efficient and comfortable experience for passengers. The new route reflects ITA Airways’ strategy…
Tigerair Taiwan has announced the launch of a new route connecting Kaohsiung in Taiwan with Sapporo New ChitoseAirport in Japan, set to commence on January 21, 2025. The airline will operate this route with its A320 aircraft, catering to rising demand for travel between Taiwan and Japan, especially among leisure travelers. This new service is part of Tigerair Taiwan’s strategic expansion,…
Vietnam Airlines has announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure a wet lease for two A320 or A321 aircraft, with an option for two additional units. This short-term lease is set to cover a one-month period from January 13 to February 12, 2025, aligning with a time of peak travel demand in the region. By pursuing a wet lease arrangement, Vietnam Airlines…
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…
