Ashland Place Finance, a US-based financing company, has announced the completion of a new financing facility to support the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800. This financing arrangement has been made in collaboration with Crestone Air Partners, Air T, and Mill Road Capital Management, who are jointly involved in the acquisition. The new facility underscores Ashland Place Finance’s commitment to providing tailored…
Air Busan, a South Korean airline, has released its 3Q 2024 financial results, reporting an 8.6% increase in sales, which reached $178 million. However, the airline saw a decline in operating profit, down 13.3% to $26.6 million for the quarter. The mixed results indicate strong revenue growth but also highlight challenges in maintaining profitability amid fluctuating operating costs and market pressures.
AerCap Holdings, an aircraft leasing company based in Ireland, has entered into a settlement agreement with one of its insurers. Under the terms of the settlement, AerCap expects to receive a payout of less than half of the originally anticipated $250 million, amounting to below $125 million. This agreement also entails adjustments to AerCap’s insurance coverage limits, with aircraft and hull…
Tus Airways, based in Cyprus, has announced a shift in its ownership structure as Logo Jet of Israel increased its holdings to become the airline’s majority shareholder. Logo Jet recently acquired an additional 41.6% of Tus Airways’ shares, bringing its total ownership to 75%. The remaining shares are held by Global Knafaim Leasing (Israel) and Kenneth Woolley, each retaining a 12.5% stake in the airline.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States has announced a 30-day suspension on US airlines operating in Haiti after reports that three commercial jetliners were struck by gunfire. This restriction reflects the FAA’s heightened safety precautions following these incidents, which underscore escalating security risks for aviation in Haiti. With the temporary ban, the FAA aims to protect passengers, crew, and aircraft amid…
World2Fly, a Spanish airline, has announced the launch of three new routes set to begin in June 2025, enhancing connectivity from Madrid and Lisbon to popular long-haul destinations. The new routes will connect these European cities with La Romana in the Dominican Republic, Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and Montego Bay in Jamaica. This expansion aligns with World2Fly’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the leisure travel market,…
Virgin Atlantic has announced the cancellation of its planned London Heathrow-Accra route, which was set to commence on May 1, 2025. The decision reflects adjustments in Virgin Atlantic’s route strategy as the airline reassesses its network plans. The Heathrow-Accra service was expected to connect the UK and Ghana directly, serving a significant market for business and leisure travelers…
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced that it will no longer proceed with its planned Luanda-Porto route, which was initially scheduled for launch on April 15, 2025. The cancellation reflects a change in TAAG’s network planning, possibly due to market conditions or operational adjustments. The decision affects TAAG’s anticipated expansion into Portugal’s Porto region, where the airline aimed to establish a…
Qanot Sharq, an airline based in Uzbekistan, has officially launched its new route from Tashkent to Sanya, with the inaugural flight taking place on November 4, 2024. This new service, operated by an Airbus A321neo, connects Uzbekistan’s capital with the popular tourist destination of Sanya in China’s Hainan province. The route aims to facilitate travel between Central Asia and one of…
Grupo Aeromexico has released its October 2024 operational results, showing a 0.9% decrease in passengers to 2.0 million. Despite the slight drop in passenger numbers, the airline saw growth in other key performance indicators, including an 8.9% increase in Available Seat Kilometers (ASKs) and a 9.1% rise in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs). The airline’s load factor (LF) also saw a slight improvement, up 0.1 points to 85.4% for…
