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Lufthansa to Take Stake in ITA Airways

Lufthansa Group (Germany) is poised to finalize a major deal to acquire a stake in ITA Airways (Italy) on January 13, 2025, marking the culmination of years of negotiations. This strategic investment is expected to strengthen Lufthansa’s position in the European aviation market and provide ITA Airways with a stable partner to support its growth and modernization efforts.

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Akasa Air Appoints Belson Coutinho as COO

Akasa Air has announced the appointment of Belson Coutinho as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 6, 2025. In his role, Coutinho will oversee critical operational functions, including Inflight Services, Airport Services, Maintenance & Engineering, Flight Operations, Integrated Operations Control Center (IOCC), and Operational Excellence. Additionally, he will lead the Akasa Air Learning Academy, focusing on training and development initiatives for the airline’s workforce.

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HelloJets to Add Two A320s in January 2025

HelloJets, a Romanian carrier, is set to expand its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft via financial lease. The aircraft, featuring serial numbers 2881 and 2885, are expected to be delivered in January 2025. This move will bring HelloJets’ fleet size to a total of five aircraft, strengthening its position in the regional aviation market.

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Werner Aero CEO Mike Cazaz to Retire, Tony Kondo Named Successor

Werner Aero, a leading aviation services company based in the United States, has announced that its founder, president, and CEO, Mike Cazaz, will retire at the end of December 2024, marking the culmination of an impressive 32-year tenure. Under his leadership, Werner Aero evolved into a key player in the global aviation market, known for its innovative approaches to asset…

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CALC and Moutai Leasing Sign Agreement for A320neo Sale

CALC (Hong Kong) has announced that its Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) has signed an Aircraft Sale and Purchase Agreement with Moutai Leasing (China). This agreement pertains to the sale of one lease-attached A320neo, marking a significant transaction in the aviation leasing sector. The sale is expected to conclude in January 2025, further strengthening CALC’s asset management strategy and Moutai Leasing’s aircraft…

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JetSMART Argentina to Add 12th Aircraft, an A320neo

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.