flynas, a leading low-cost carrier based in Saudi Arabia, is poised to take a significant step forward with its plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Riyadh stock exchange. The airline is awaiting approval from the market regulator to proceed with the listing, which will involve the sale of 30% of its shares.
Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, has reported its first-ever full quarter of operating profit in Q4 2024, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory. The airline generated over $200 million in revenue for the quarter, achieving an operating margin exceeding 4%.
FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s low-cost carrier, has announced the addition of a new Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 8277, to its growing fleet. This latest addition marks the 24th aircraft in FlyArystan’s lineup, further supporting its operational expansion.
Go First Airways, an Indian low-cost carrier, has been ordered into liquidation by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after its lenders filed a request for insolvency resolution. The decision marks a critical turning point for the airline, which had been facing financial challenges for some time.
Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced a sale-leaseback transactioninvolving 36 Boeing B737-800s. The deal, conducted with aircraft management firm BBAM, aligns with Southwest’s strategy to monetize the surplus value of its exclusively all-B737 fleet.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has announced plans to suspend and reduce the number of flights at seven airports in Spain. The decision comes in response to what Ryanair describes as excessive fees imposed by Aena, the state-owned airport operator.
Air Seoul, a South Korean low-cost carrier, has announced yet another postponement of its loan repayment to its parent company, Asiana Airlines. This marks the 18th extension of the loan’s maturity date since the airline first borrowed US$20.6 million in June 2020.
Bees Airlines (Romania) has had its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) suspended by the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) following the abrupt cancellation of all scheduled commercial flights. The suspension of the AOC marks a significant setback for Bees Airlines, halting its operations and raising concerns about its future viability. This decision by the Romanian CAA underscores the regulatory body’s commitment…
Spring Airlines (China) has officially commenced operations at its new hangar facility in Yangzhou, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s maintenance and operations capabilities. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to handle overhauls for over 200 aircraft annually and represents a substantial investment of US$81.8 million.
IndiGo (India) has entered into a wet lease agreement with Freebird Airlines (Turkiye) for four Airbus A320 aircraft. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 4658, 3514, 3852, and 5906, will bolster IndiGo’s operational capacity during high-demand periods, ensuring the airline can maintain its extensive domestic and international route network.
