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.
MedSky Airways, a Libya-based carrier, has launched direct flights between Malta and Benghazi. The service commenced on January 16, 2025, utilizing the Airbus A320.
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced the launch of a new nonstop flight connecting Hyderabad and Madinah. The service is scheduled to commence on February 20, 2025, and will be operated using an Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Ryanair, Ireland’s largest low-cost carrier, has reimbursed subsidies previously received from Hahn Airport (Germany). The repayment follows a ruling by Brussels deeming the state aid provided to the airline as illegal. The demand for repayment was issued by Rhineland-Palatinate, the German state where Hahn Airport is located.
TAROM, Romania’s national airline, has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease two additional Boeing B737-8 aircraft from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. This agreement supports TAROM’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve operational efficiency.
Shenzhen Airlines, a prominent carrier in China, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing B737-8, identified by serial number 61154. The aircraft is powered by advanced LEAP-1B27 engines, designed for efficiency and performance.
