Allegiant Air (US) and Viva (Mexico) have formally submitted a renewed motion to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), requesting an expedited reinstatement of the procedural schedule to review their joint application. The airlines are seeking approval and antitrust immunity for their previously announced alliance agreements covering US-Mexico air services.
Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group are preparing to integrate Argentina into their existing trans-American joint venture, a move that is still subject to regulatory approval from the Argentine authorities. This expansion would mark a significant enhancement of their collaborative network in South America.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has expressed its intention to incorporate Alaska Air Group into its existing trans-Pacific joint venture with US-based American Airlines. Although JAL has clearly indicated this strategic interest, no specific timeline for the inclusion was provided.
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially established a joint venture partnership, which encompasses a comprehensive codeshare agreement and the launch of new direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in the second half of 2025.
AFI KLM E&M (France) and AAR (US), two major global players in the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, have announced a strategic partnership to form a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region. The JV will be headquartered in Chonburi, Thailand, and will specialize in the maintenance and support of nacelles for new-generation aircraft.
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering (M&E) is pursuing a strategic joint venture with an undisclosed Middle East-based engine specialist, aligning with the group’s ambitious new five-year strategy. This partnership aims to bolster EgyptAir M&E’s capabilities in engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services while expanding its influence in the Middle East aviation market.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, is set to deliver two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the launch of Air Congo, a new joint venture airline in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The new airline is scheduled to begin operations in December 2024.
Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have welcomed the decision by the New Zealand Associate Minister of Transport to extend the authorization of their joint venture alliance for an additional five years. This extension allows both airlines to continue their cooperative efforts in enhancing connectivity and service options between New Zealand and Hong Kong. The renewed alliance aims to maintain and strengthen the…
