Air Serbia has entered into a two-year wet lease agreement with airBaltic, under which the Latvian carrier will operate Airbus A220-300 aircraft on Air Serbia’s behalf. The partnership will see airBaltic supply the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, with the first flights scheduled to commence on November 1, 2025.
Embraer has signed a long-term extension of its heavy maintenance agreement with Republic Airways, ensuring continued support for the airline’s fleet of over 240 Embraer E170 and E175 aircraft. The jets will continue to undergo major maintenance at Embraer’s Services & Support facility in Nashville, Tennessee, where Republic has been performing heavy checks since 2011.
A Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air ACT, a Turkish cargo carrier flying on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, was involved in a serious runway excursion at Hong Kong International Airport following its arrival from Dubai. The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, colliding with a ground service vehicle before coming to rest partially in the adjacent sea area.
Virgin Atlantic has entered a financing arrangement in which it mortgaged part of its slot portfolio at London Heathrow for $330 million, drawing scrutiny from UK aviation regulators and government authorities. The financing move was reportedly designed to fund shareholder dividends, in particular payments to U.S. partner Delta Air Lines.
Lufthansa has announced a significant adjustment to its domestic network, confirming plans to cancel approximately 100 flights per week across Germany in response to increasing operational expenses and government-imposed taxes. The reduction, which affects multiple domestic routes, is expected to continue through the summer 2026 season as part of the airline’s broader cost-management and restructuring strategy.
Two United Airlines aircraft were involved in a minor ground collision at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest aviation hubs in the United States. The incident occurred when a Boeing 737, operating flight UA2652 from Jackson Hole, made contact with the left horizontal stabilizer of a parked Boeing 767 while taxiing to its gate.
Singapore Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, continuing its narrowbody fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44262 and registration 9V-MBT, will soon join the airline’s growing fleet of fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
Copa Airlines is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX from Boeing, continuing the airline’s modernization and fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 44183 and registration HP-9814CMP, will join Copa’s growing narrowbody fleet in the coming days.
Air Lease Corporation has announced long-term lease agreements with the upcoming luxury carrier Magnifica Air for a total of six new Airbus aircraft, comprising four Airbus A220-300s and two Airbus A321-200neos. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2027, supporting Magnifica Air’s launch plans and entry into the premium air travel market.
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has finalized an agreement to lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, marking its first transaction with Morocco’s national airline. The deal underscores both companies’ commitment to supporting long-term aviation growth across Africa and enhancing the region’s international connectivity.
