AirAsia Indonesia posted a significant financial improvement in the first quarter of 2025, despite remaining in negative territory. The airline reported a revenue growth of 14.2%, reaching US$118.4 million, while total losses were reduced to US$42.2 million, marking an 85% improvement compared to the previous year’s figures.
Emirates has activated reciprocal codeshare agreements with Condor and Air Seychelles ahead of the 2025 summer travel season. These new partnerships enhance connectivity to both European and Indian Ocean destinations, reflecting Emirates’ continued strategy to strengthen its global reach through strategic alliances.
Finnair has announced plans to furlough 36 pilots operating its long-haul flights as a result of changes in its wetlease operations for a partner airline. The furloughs are scheduled to commence by the end of September 2025 and are expected to continue at least until May 2026, reflecting a significant operational adjustment for the Finnish carrier.
Condor has secured critical approval from the European Commission for $365 million in restructuring aid provided by Germany. The approval falls under the European Union’s State aid rules, paving the way for Condor to continue its recovery efforts and return to financial stability after enduring significant operational and financial challenges.
Etihad is fully prepared to launch an initial public offering (IPO), but the ultimate decision to proceed remains with its shareholders, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves. Speaking about the airline’s future prospects, Neves emphasized that all necessary internal preparations have been completed to support a potential listing.
Thai Airways International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Modification Center to establish a joint venture dedicated to converting B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo freighters. This strategic collaboration aims to capitalize on the growing demand for cargo capacity amid a continuing global shift in air freight logistics.
Riyadh Air is positioning itself to take advantage of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China by expressing readiness to purchase Boeing aircraft originally intended for Chinese airlines. According to CEO Tony Douglas, the Saudi Arabian startup carrier is prepared to move quickly should these aircraft become available, a strategic decision aimed at accelerating Riyadh Air’s ambitious growth plans.
Lufthansa has reached an agreement to acquire three Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners that were originally manufactured for Norwegian but remained undelivered. The aircraft, identified by serial numbers 63350, 63348, and 63349, have been stored for several years after Norwegian underwent a restructuring and cancelled several aircraft orders.
Royal Jordanian has announced its financial results for 2024, revealing a total revenue of $1.0 billion. The airline also managed to reduce its post-tax losses by 59%, bringing the figure down to $4.9 million. This marks a significant improvement compared to previous years and highlights the company’s ongoing recovery efforts following the challenges faced during the pandemic years.
Air Europa is preparing to repay the remaining $66 million of a $160 million loan it secured from a banking consortium in May 2020, backed by a guarantee from the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO). This repayment is scheduled to occur in May 2025. The loan was provided under favorable terms to support the airline during the critical early months of the COVID-19…
