Oman Air Launches New Muscat-Rome Route After 5 Years
Oman Air has announced the launch of a new route connecting Muscat with Rome, set to begin on December 20, 2024.
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Thai Airways International has reaffirmed its commitment to fleet expansion as a core element of its strategic growth plan, confirming that its order for 45 Boeing 787 aircraft remains active, with deliveries set to begin from mid-2027. In addition to this substantial widebody order, the airline also announced intentions to procure an additional 35 aircraft, contingent on evolving market conditions and demand recovery.
Crestone, a U.S.-based aviation investment firm, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of two Boeing narrowbody aircraft currently under lease with major North American carriers. The firm has purchased one B737-800, leased to Sunwing Airlines of Canada, and one B737-700, leased to Southwest Airlines in the United States.
Volotea, the Spain-based low-cost carrier, is currently evaluating the Airbus A220 and Embraer E2 families as potential replacements for its aging fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft. The consideration is part of the airline’s forward-looking fleet modernization strategy, though no final decision has been made yet.
US-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has announced the successful delivery of a Boeing B737-8 aircraft to Italian airline Neos. This aircraft represents the second of three B737-8 aircraft scheduled to be delivered to Neos from ACG’s existing order book with Boeing.
Mexicana, the recently relaunched Mexican state-owned airline, is set to receive its first Embraer E2 jet in July 2025, initiating the next phase of its fleet expansion strategy. The delivery will mark the airline’s entry into modern regional jet operations with one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its category.
Lufthansa (Germany) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A350-900, identified by serial number 672. The aircraft is powered by advanced Trent XWB-84 engines, further supporting Lufthansa’s strategy for fleet modernization and sustainability.