Wings Air (Indonesia) has expanded its regional fleet with the delivery of an ATR72-600 aircraft, serial 1081. This aircraft is powered by PW127M engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, known for their reliability and fuel efficiency in regional operations.
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Auric Air, a leading Tanzanian airline specializing in regional flights, has recently taken delivery of a new Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, identified by serial number 208B5853. This acquisition underscores the airline’s commitment to enhancing its services and expanding its reach across East Africa.
mba Aviation (US) has forecasted that the global airline industry will require nearly 33,000 narrowbody and widebody aircraft by the year 2029. According to their analysis, approximately 19,000 of these aircraft will consist of those currently in service, while 14,000 are expected to be fulfilled through new deliveries.
Conviasa (Venezuela) has resumed nonstop flights between Caracas and Tehran Imam Khomeini on 29 December 2024, re-establishing direct connectivity between Venezuela and Iran. The service is being operated using a widebody Airbus A340-600, which is well-suited for the long-haul intercontinental route.
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) (Hong Kong) has completed the lease of its first Airbus A330-200 to Korean Air, further expanding its widebody aircraft portfolio. The lease agreement, finalized in March 2025, represents a significant milestone for CALC, which has traditionally focused on narrowbody aircraft leasing.
The Virgin Australia pilots’ union has extended its qualified support for the airline’s proposed partnership with Qatar Airways, as outlined in a recent submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The union’s conditional backing reflects an interest in strengthening the alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways while ensuring that pilots’ terms and conditions are safeguarded. This cautious endorsement…
China Eastern Airlines has announced the launch of a new international route connecting Nanjing and Ho Chi Minh City, scheduled to begin on 15 January 2025. The service will be operated using the Airbus A320, marking an important expansion in the airline’s regional network.
