AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly has expressed concerns over the potential impact of trade tariffs proposed by US President-elect Donald Trump. Kelly warned that these tariffs could disrupt global supply chains, posing a significant challenge to the aviation industry, particularly to manufacturers like Boeing.
Vietravel (Vietnam), a prominent travel and tourism company, has announced its plan to issue 28.6 million shares to the public in the coming months. This share offering is expected to generate approximately US$13.5 million in capital, which will be primarily used to repay outstanding loans and improve the company’s financial stability.
Avianca Group International‘s subsidiary, Avianca Midco 2, has officially announced an offer to exchange any and all of its outstanding 9.000% Tranche A-1 Senior Secured Notes for newly issued 9.000% Senior Secured Notes, both maturing in 2028. This exchange aims to provide enhanced financial flexibility and optimize the company’s capital structure.
World2Fly Portugal will launch a new seasonal charter service connecting Lisbon (LIS) to La Romana (LRM), starting on 06 June 2025. The flights will be operated using the airline’s Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
WestJet (Canada) has announced the launch of a new non-stop service connecting Calgary (YYC) and Mexico City (MEX). The service is scheduled to begin on 14 May 2025, utilizing the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft.
United Airlines (US) has announced plans to introduce a seasonal service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Toronto (YYZ), commencing 22 May 2025. The route will be served by the airline’s Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft, offering passengers increased connectivity between the two bustling cities.
Toki Air (Japan) has announced that it will partially resume operations on the Niigata – Sendai route starting 15 January 2025. This follows the successful completion of maintenance on its ATR72-600 aircraft.
Ryanair (Ireland) has announced its conditional plans to open a base at Sarajevo International Airport, potentially stationing up to two aircraft. This move hinges on the repeal of a newly introduced departure tax per passenger, which is scheduled to take effect on 01 April 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Play Airlines has announced that it will cease its operations to Canada by late April 2025. The last scheduled flight will depart from Hamilton International Airport to the airline’s home base in Reykjavik, Iceland. This marks a strategic shift for the Icelandic low-cost carrier, which has been operating Canadian routes as part of its transatlantic network.
Israir has announced the launch of new routes connecting Tel Aviv to Basel/Mulhouse and Vilnius by 01 April 2025. These flights will be operated using Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320 aircraft, enhancing Israir’s network across Europe and offering travelers more convenient options.
