Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, is undergoing a major governance shakeup as the government dismissed chairman Habib Mekki and implemented leadership changes across the organization. The move comes in response to persistent issues including corruption allegations, flight disruptions, and declining operational performance, prompting closer state monitoring of the airline.
Tunisair has secured an A330-200 aircraft, serial 1407, from Privilege Style (Spain) to temporarily replace one of its A330s, serial 1631, which has been under maintenance since mid-April 2025. Additionally, Tunisair has leased an A320, serial 2173, from Avion Express (Lithuania) to further support its operational needs during this period.
Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, is set for a major relaunch under the guidance of the country’s Transport Ministry. This move comes as part of a broader effort to make the airline competitive again following years of financial difficulties and operational challenges. The relaunch initiative includes restructuring operations, optimizing routes, and improving customer service to…
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, is set to benefit from a government-initiated rescue plan, aimed at addressing the airline’s financial and operational challenges. A key focus of the plan is fleet renewal, as several aircraft in Tunisair’s current fleet are projected to reach the end of their operational life between 2029 and 2030.
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, has appointed Halima Khawaja as its new CEO as part of a broader management shakeup and restructuring effort aimed at improving the airline’s operations and financial performance. Khawaja steps into her role with a mandate to guide Tunisair through this critical period, focusing on streamlining processes and optimizing the carrier’s organizational structure to address long-standing challenges.
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, has taken proactive steps to address recent flight disruptions by wet leasing four additional aircraft on a short-term basis. This decision allows Tunisair to ensure uninterrupted service and maintain its operational schedule amidst unexpected disruptions that have impacted regular operations.
