Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced a net profit of $650 million for the first half of 2025, marking a sharp decline from the $1.169 billion profit posted during the same period in 2024. The drop in profitability was primarily attributed to rising financing expenses and foreign exchange losses, which significantly impacted the bottom line.
Afrijet Business Service, operating under the brand FLYGABON, has officially taken delivery of its first brand-new ATR 42-600, becoming the operator of the youngest ATR fleet in Africa. This delivery marks a pivotal step in the airline’s fleet modernization strategy, enabling it to fully transition away from its older ATR 42-500 units in favor of a next-generation ATR-600 fleet.
Turkish Airlines is in the final stages of taking delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, as it continues to expand and modernize its narrowbody fleet. The incoming aircraft carries the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12775 and will be registered as TC-LPS upon entry into service.
Adriaan Den Heijer has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)of the Air France-KLM Group, effective September 1, 2025. The promotion marks a significant internal advancement for Den Heijer, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Cargo, a role he will retain in parallel during the transition.
AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.
Aegean Airlines has revealed plans to launch nonstop flights from Athens to Delhi and Mumbai starting March 2026, utilizing its newly acquired Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The two jets were purchased from JetBlue and Airbus, and they will retain the premium-heavy 24 business and 114 economy seat layout previously used by JetBlue on its transatlantic operations.
Boeing has announced the appointment of Alay Parikh as Director of Business Development for its Defense and Services business in India, reaffirming its strategic commitment to growth in the region. Parikh succeeds Alain Garcia, who has taken on a new role with Boeing in South Korea. He will report directly to Randy Rotte, Senior Director of International Business Development.
ACL Airshop has entered into a strategic multi-year agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet size and passenger numbers, to deliver comprehensive ULD (Unit Load Device) management and logistics services. This partnership signifies ACL Airshop’s formal expansion into the Indian subcontinent, aligning with IndiGo’s rapid growth in both cargo and passenger operations.
ANA Holdings has finalized the acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), officially integrating the cargo operator and its Boeing 747 freighter fleet into the ANA Group. This strategic consolidation marks a significant milestone in Japan’s air cargo industry and positions ANA as a more formidable player in international freight operations.
Air Côte d’Ivoire is preparing to take delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet development and long-haul ambitions. The aircraft, an A330-941 with MSN 2086, is registered as TU-TRGand is currently undergoing pre-delivery preparations at Airbus.
