airBaltic, the national airline of Latvia, has officially launched an international executive search to appoint a new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of longtime CEO Martin Gauss. The process is expected to last approximately three months, and notably, the airline confirmed that no compensation or severance will be paid to Gauss.
Air France-KLM has appointed Florence Parly as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the airline group, marking a notable leadership transition at one of Europe’s largest airline conglomerates. The appointment reflects the company’s continued focus on strategic governance and sustainable growth.
Aerolíneas Argentinas, the national airline of Argentina, is now officially on the path toward privatization, following a public statement from Manuel Adorni, spokesperson for the Argentine presidency. Adorni described the process as “unavoidable”, framing it as part of a broader government initiative to reform and streamline state-owned enterprises.
SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12565. The aircraft is powered by PW1127G-JM engines, part of the Pratt & Whitney GTF family, and will serve as a cornerstone in the airline’s drive for greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
SAS Connect, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) based in Sweden, has taken delivery of an Airbus A320neo, serial number 12528, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines supplied by CFM International. The aircraft represents another step in SAS’s ongoing fleet renewal initiative aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Republic Airways, a prominent U.S. regional carrier, has taken delivery of a new Embraer E175 aircraft, carrying serial number 17000990. The aircraft is powered by CF34-8E5 engines, produced by GE Aerospace, and will serve routes under its existing capacity purchase agreements with major U.S. network airlines.
Paranair, the Paraguayan regional carrier, has announced the addition of a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, bearing serial number 7200, to its operating fleet. This acquisition reflects the airline’s strategic effort to enhance its regional service capabilities and fleet flexibility across South America.
FedEx Express, the global cargo carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-300F, bearing serial number 67541. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B6F engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, and will bolster the airline’s capacity to handle growing cargo demand across its international network.
China Southern, one of China’s largest carriers, has officially taken delivery of a COMAC C919 aircraft, serial number 00024, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines manufactured by CFM International. The delivery represents the airline’s commitment to supporting domestic aircraft production and diversifying its narrowbody fleet.
Centrum Air, a growing carrier based in Uzbekistan, has added a used Airbus A330-300, bearing serial number 1074, to its fleet. The aircraft is operated by fellow Uzbek airline My Freighter and is powered by Trent 772B-60 engines, produced by Rolls-Royce.
