Heathrow Slot Prices Reach Record $75 Million

London Heathrow Airport has reached new heights in slot valuation, with recent transactions pushing prices as high as $75 million for coveted takeoff and landing rights. The airport’s significance as one of the world’s busiest hubs, coupled with its constrained capacity, has turned slots into highly prized strategic assets for airlines seeking to expand or maintain their presence…

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Tarom To Wet Lease A320 From Malta MedAir For AMS Route

Tarom, the Romanian flag carrier, is set to wet lease an Airbus A320 from Malta MedAir starting 12 June 2025. The aircraft will be used to operate flights on the Bucharest–Amsterdam route, enhancing schedule reliability and operational flexibility during the busy summer travel period.

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Tarom To Lease Two Additional B737-8 Aircraft

Tarom, the national airline of Romania, has firmed a lease agreement with Avolon, an Irish leasing company, for two additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, serials 65548 and 65549. This move highlights Tarom’s ongoing fleet renewal efforts to enhance its competitiveness and operational efficiency.

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Dan Air to Wet Lease A320 to Tarom for Bucharest-Madrid Route

Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Tarom, Romania’s national airline, to support operations on the Bucharest-Madrid route. The agreement will see Dan Air providing an Airbus A320, complete with crew, maintenance, and insurance, for flights scheduled between November 22, 2024, and January 13, 2025.