The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), headquartered in Malaysia, has announced that Qantas, Australia’s flagship carrier, has joined the organization with immediate effect. This significant development strengthens Qantas’ engagement within the Asia-Pacific aviation community and underscores its commitment to regional collaboration.
SolitAir, a UAE-based startup carrier, is poised to take delivery of its first dry-leased Boeing B737-800F shortly after it receives its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) later this month. The freighter will mark the beginning of the airline’s ambitious plan to build a fleet of 10 freighters by mid-2026.
Eurowings, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to modernize its fleet with 40 new Boeing B737-8 aircraft, starting in 2027. These aircraft will be allocated from a 2023 order placed by the Lufthansa Group, demonstrating the parent company’s commitment to optimizing its group-wide fleet strategy.
Avation, a Singapore-based aircraft lessor, has announced that Philippine Airlines (PAL) has not exercised the early termination option for its leased Boeing B777-300ER. As a result, the lease will continue through its full term, set to expire in December 2029.
Korean Air, South Korea’s flagship carrier, has successfully secured US$453 million in corporate bond demand forecasting, surpassing its initial target of $137 million by more than threefold. This remarkable interest reflects investor confidence in the airline’s financial stability and growth prospects.
Southwest Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in the United States, has announced a sale-leaseback transactioninvolving 36 Boeing B737-800s. The deal, conducted with aircraft management firm BBAM, aligns with Southwest’s strategy to monetize the surplus value of its exclusively all-B737 fleet.
Bonair, a Turkey-based operator headquartered at Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport, has added its first Global 5000aircraft to its fleet, according to ch-aviation research. The newly registered TC-EGG (msn 9544) is an 11.9-year-old Bombardier Business Aircraft, previously operated under the Danish registration OY-VIZ.
Ascend Airways is set to accelerate its fleet expansion in early 2025, with the addition of one Boeing B737-800 in February and two B737-8 aircraft in March and April. The airline, under the leadership of CEO Alastair Willson, aims to gradually grow its fleet to 15-20 aircraft to meet its operational goals.
Silver Airways, a US-based regional carrier, has ceased operations to Anguilla with immediate effect following the revocation of its seasonal permit. The decision by Anguillan authorities stems from the airline’s failure to pay outstanding fees totaling $103,549.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has announced plans to suspend and reduce the number of flights at seven airports in Spain. The decision comes in response to what Ryanair describes as excessive fees imposed by Aena, the state-owned airport operator.
