TUI Airways, the UK’s leading holiday airline, has announced a new seasonal route connecting Cardiff, Wales, to Chambery, France, scheduled to begin on December 21, 2024.
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airBaltic has rescheduled the start date for its Riga–Rzeszow service to November 8, 2024. Initially set for October 28, the route will now operate twice weekly, served by Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This adjustment aligns with airBaltic’s winter strategy, which features new seasonal routes across the Baltic region, including connections from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius to…
IAT Leasing, an Ireland-based leasing company, has announced the acquisition of a 2013 Airbus A330-300, serial number 789, from Castlelake, a U.S. private investment firm. The aircraft is currently leased to Aer Lingus, a leading Irish carrier, and was acquired on behalf of a U.S. investor partner.
Amedeo, a leading global aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has successfully negotiated a long-term lease extension for its Boeing 777-300ER, serial number 42101, tail number ET-APX, with Ethiopian Airlines.
Airbus is reportedly close to signing a definitive agreement with Spirit AeroSystems (US) for the acquisition of Airbus-related work packages. The deal is expected to be finalized within the next few days, as Spirit prepares for its pending takeover by Boeing. This agreement could redefine the competitive landscape in the aerospace sector, with Montana Aerospace (US) emerging as a potential bidder for the divested packages.
China’s Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) has opened an office in Hong Kong, its second international location established this week, following the launch of a Singapore office. This expansion marks a strategic step for COMAC, the developer of China’s ARJ21 and C919 commercial aircraft, as it aims to increase its footprint in key global markets and…
Luxair, the national carrier of Luxembourg, has signed a firm order with Embraer for two additional E195-E2 jets, bringing its total order to six aircraft. Luxair’s first E195-E2, part of its 2023 order, is scheduled for delivery in early 2026, while the new order secures additional delivery slots in 2027. The airline also retains three purchase rights for future expansions.
