Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) has announced a strategic shift to a hub-and-spoke model starting from its summer 2025 schedule, positioning Tashkent as a major transit hub connecting East and West. This transformative initiative will be supported by a significant fleet expansion, set to more than double the airline’s capacity by July 2025.
Caribbean Airlines (Trinidad) has officially launched its new service connecting Guadeloupe with stops in St. Luciaand Dominica. This addition to the airline’s network enhances regional connectivity and provides travelers with more convenient options to explore the Caribbean.
Brussels Airlines (Belgium) has announced plans to launch a new nonstop route connecting Brussels Airport to Funchal, Madeira, starting on April 5, 2025. The service will be operated using Airbus A320ceo or A320neo aircraft, providing passengers with a convenient and comfortable travel option to this sought-after destination.
AJet (Turkiye) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Algiers, set to commence on January 6, 2025. The flights will be operated using a combination of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8, and Airbus A321 aircraft.
Air Arabia Egypt has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Alexandria Borg el Arab Airport to Taif, Saudi Arabia, starting February 21, 2025. The flights will be operated using the airline’s reliable and efficient Airbus A320 aircraft.
South African Airways (SAA) pilots have officially ended their strike after successfully negotiating a salary increment. The resolution of the dispute ensures the restoration of normal operations for the airline, which had been impacted by the industrial action.
Aero Contractors (Nigeria) CEO Ado Sanusi has urged the Federal Government to reverse the current high interest rates affecting businesses in the country. Sanusi emphasized that a reduction in interest rates is crucial for Nigerian airlines to fully benefit from the Cape Town Convention protocol, which aims to facilitate asset-based financing and leasing for aircraft.
Lufthansa Technik (Germany) has announced plans to invest significantly in a new facility near Porto, Portugal, as part of its global expansion strategy. The project, slated for completion by the end of 2027, underscores Lufthansa Technik’s commitment to enhancing its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Europe.
flydubai (UAE) has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the GCAA CAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organization certification. This accreditation enables the airline to independently conduct in-house maintenance and engineering training programs, further solidifying its commitment to operational excellence and workforce development.
Cargojet (Canada) has announced its intent to secure federal funding for the development of a new aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Ontario. The facility is designed to support Cargojet’s fleet of 41 Boeing 757 and 767 freighters, while also providing services to other airlines and operators.
