Boeing reported delivering only 13 commercial jets in November 2024, marking a stark decrease compared to the 56 jets handed over in the same month the previous year. The drop highlights ongoing production and operational challenges faced by the aerospace giant.
PLAY (Iceland) reported carrying 99,393 passengers in November 2024, reflecting a 17% decline compared to the same month last year. Despite the drop in passenger numbers, the airline achieved a 7.9-point increase in load factor (LF), which rose to 82.4%.
Boeing has announced the layoff of 222 members of its Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA) union. This latest round of job cuts is part of a broader workforce reduction initiative that began in November 2024, reflecting the company’s continued efforts to realign its workforce with operational demands.
Norse Atlantic Airways (Norway) has reported remarkable growth in its operational metrics for November 2024, signaling strong demand and improved efficiency. The airline recorded a 94% increase in passenger numbers, reaching 94,612, compared to the same month in 2023.
Grupo Aeromexico, one of Mexico’s leading carriers, reported a steady rise in passenger numbers for November 2024, highlighting a 0.3% year-on-year increase to reach 2.0 million passengers. The airline also saw notable growth in key operational metrics, reflecting its robust recovery and growing demand for air travel.
Airbus has achieved a significant milestone, delivering more than 80 aircraft in November 2024, according to industry sources. This sharp increase in deliveries supports the manufacturer’s ambitious goal of delivering 770 jets for the entire year.
Avianca (Colombia) has announced plans to wet lease multiple ATR72-600s from Clic (Colombia) to support its domestic operations. The aircraft will begin service in November 2024, focusing on regional routes within Colombia.
China Southern Airlines has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to qualified purchasers for the sale of 10 owned Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two GEnx-1B70/P2 spare engines. The aircraft and engines are scheduled for delivery to successful bidders during 2025 and 2026. The deadline for submitting bids is November 25, 2024.
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s national airline, has announced the buyback of 4.1 million shares and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) in November 2024. The transaction, valued at $11.9 million, is part of the airline’s ongoing strategy to manage its financial structure and enhance shareholder value.
SMBC Aviation Capital, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has entered into lease agreements with Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based airline, for three Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The delivery schedule is set to commence with the first two aircraft arriving in November and December 2024, followed by the final aircraft in early 2025.
