Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is engaging in negotiations with several major aircraft manufacturers for a potential order of up to 200 aircraft. The Moroccan flag carrier’s ambitious expansion plan includes new narrowbody and regional jets, such as Airbus A220s, Embraer E2s, and Boeing aircraft, to support its long-term fleet development strategy.
QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is experiencing significant delays in the delivery of its Airbus A350 aircraft, with revised schedules now reflecting a 6 to 12 month setback. The delays are attributed to persistent supply chain disruptionsimpacting aircraft production, a challenge affecting multiple operators globally.
Jet Midwest, a U.S.-based aviation asset trading and leasing firm, is offering four Boeing 767-300ER aircraft for sale. The aircraft listed include serial numbers 24339, 25443, 24343, and 24342, and can be purchased individually or as a complete package. The offering also includes the option to acquire a spare engine, enhancing the attractiveness for operators or traders seeking bundled value.
GE Aerospace has announced the finalization of an agreement with SkyWest Airlines, under which the U.S.-based regional carrier will acquire CF34-8E engines along with associated spares to support its incoming fleet of 60 Embraer E175 jets. The order represents a continued rebound in the regional jet market and affirms SkyWest’s fleet modernization efforts.
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its widebody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 787-9, serial number 42368, equipped with GEnx-1B74/75 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace. This latest addition aligns with the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal strategy focused on fuel efficiency and sustainability.
China Southern has expanded its long-haul fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 787-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 63989, and powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
Austrian Airlines is preparing a major overhaul of its fleet strategy, announcing its intent to retire its current fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft as it aims to simplify operations by focusing solely on Boeing and Airbus aircraft in the future. As part of this shift, the carrier also plans to retire its Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 aircraft, replacing them with new Boeing…
ASKY, the West African carrier based in Togo, is reassessing its previously announced plans to acquire Boeing 787 Dreamliners, citing concerns over infrastructure limitations and challenging market dynamics in the region. This reevaluation casts uncertainty over the airline’s goal of reaching a fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2027, a target that was part of its long-term expansion strategy.
United Airlines, through its subsidiary MileagePlus Holdings and sub-entity MileagePlus Intellectual Property Assets, has redeemed in full all $1.52 billion aggregate principal of its 6.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2027. This strategic financial move eliminates a large portion of secured debt well ahead of maturity, demonstrating the company’s improved liquidity position and confidence in its capital structure.
