L’Odyssey, a Swiss-based airline, has announced the postponement of the launch of seven new destinations from Nîmes Airport. Originally planned for the 2025 summer season, the openings have been rescheduled to mid-December 2024, citing the need for further clarifications from the DGAC (Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile).
Israir Airlines, a prominent Israeli carrier, has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Tel Aviv to Milan Bergamo Airport. The service is set to commence on 11 January 2025 and will be operated using the Airbus A320.
Iran Air, the national carrier of Iran, has officially resumed its service between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and Dubai as of 15 November 2024. This route is operated using the Airbus A319, marking an important step in restoring connectivity between Iran and the UAE.
flydubai, the UAE-based low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of seasonal summer flights connecting Dubai to Al Alamein. The service will run from 21 June to 07 September 2025, catering to increasing demand for travel between the two destinations during the peak summer season.
flyadeal, a low-cost carrier based in Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to expand its international footprint by targeting new markets in India, China, and Southeast Asia. The airline has expressed a particular interest in launching services to India within the next 12 months, with additional routes to China and Southeast Asia to follow.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has announced an ambitious expansion plan for 2025, adding ten new destinations to its network. Starting next year, Etihad will connect Abu Dhabi with cities across Africa, Asia, and North America. The newly introduced routes are:
A tragic incident involving a Swiftair B737-400F has occurred at Vilnius Airport. The aircraft, operating on behalf of DHL (Germany), impacted a building prior to landing. The accident resulted in the death of one crew member and caused substantial damage to the aircraft, serial number 24445.
Korean Air has secured the rights to perform maintenance on Rolls-Royce engines, marking a significant expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The airline is preparing to carry out this work at a state-of-the-art engine maintenance facility currently under construction on Yeongjong Island, near Seoul Incheon International Airport.
Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 64981. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s ambitious fleet expansion plan, which includes an order for ten B787-9 aircraft.
Hong Kong Airlines is exploring the possibility of incorporating the Comac C919 into its fleet as part of its strategy to reestablish itself as a key player in long-haul international aviation. Talks are currently underway with Comac, the Chinese aerospace manufacturer, signaling a potential partnership to enhance the airline’s operational capacity.
