Cathay Pacific, the flagship carrier of Hong Kong, has officially launched a bidding process to acquire new widebody aircraft, with the Airbus A350, Boeing B787, and B777X competing for the order. While the final number of jets to be procured has not been confirmed, this development highlights Cathay Pacific’s commitment to modernizing its fleet.
Delta Air Lines is making significant adjustments to its fleet strategy for 2025. Following the retirement of just over 20 aircraft in 2024, the airline anticipates phasing out an additional 30 aircraft next year. At the same time, Delta plans to bolster its operations with the delivery of 40+ new aircraft, of which 12 to 13 will be widebody models, including Airbus…
AerFin (Ireland) has successfully completed the purchase and teardown of a Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines (JAL). This acquisition marks another significant step in AerFin’s efforts to bolster its aftermarket inventory for widebody aircraft parts.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200, with serial number 1161. The aircraft, acquired on lease, is powered by CF6-80E1A3 engines and marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion and operational growth.
SuperNova Airlines, a Ukrainian carrier, has announced plans to launch new services between Prague and Newark in April 2025. Initially, the route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800BDSF, with a widebody aircraft to be introduced at a later stage, signaling the airline’s commitment to expanding its long-haul operations.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size, has announced plans to explore the earlier introduction of widebody aircraft into its operations to meet growing passenger demand. According to industry sources, the airline is reportedly in discussions with Norse Atlantic Airways, a Norwegian carrier, to wet lease six Boeing 787s.
Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, is set to expand its operational capacity with the introduction of a leased Airbus A330-200, serial 1161, beginning 17 January 2025. This move marks a significant step forward for the airline as it ventures into widebody operations, bolstering its fleet with larger aircraft to meet growing demand.
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.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced plans to place an order for widebody aircraft in 2025, with models capable of seating over 300 passengers. According to CFO Adam Boukadida, this strategic move is part of Riyadh Air’s broader objective to expand its fleet and position itself as a major player in international…
