Air China and the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) government have increased their equity stakes in Air Macau following a substantial US$297 million capital injection into the airline. This financial maneuver comes in the wake of Air Macau’s US$84 million net loss in 2024, which raised solvency concerns for the region’s flagship carrier.
Turkish Airlines and Airlink, a prominent South African regional airline, have finalized a new codeshare agreement set to take effect on 1 August 2025. This partnership will provide enhanced connectivity between Turkey and numerous destinations across Southern Africa, improving network coverage for passengers of both carriers.
Air Premia has taken a strategic leap forward in its global cargo operations by signing an interline agreement with Amazon Air Cargo, marking a significant milestone in the South Korean carrier’s ambitions to penetrate the US cargo market. This partnership is expected to streamline logistics by allowing cargo shipments to be seamlessly transferred between Air Premia and Amazon’s…
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
AirExplore, a Slovakian charter and ACMI airline, has entered into a maintenance services agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, a division of FL Technics based in Lithuania. Under this cooperation, FL Technics will be responsible for providing wheel and brake component maintenance for AirExplore’s fleet.
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.
