Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…
Mexicana, the newly relaunched Mexican national airline, has received its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion and modernization plans. The aircraft, with serial number 19020186, is powered by PW1900G engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine family.
Austrian Airlines is set to lease one ATR72 turboprop aircraft from BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) of Sweden for the 2025/26 winter season. The aircraft will be deployed on multiple regional routes, primarily operating out of Vienna, the airline’s central hub.
Kenya Airways has projected a decline in its 2025 financial year revenues, attributing the shortfall to the prolonged grounding of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline cites ongoing engine maintenance delays as the root cause, which has significantly impacted its available seat capacity and network performance.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a comprehensive strategic partnership. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two national carriers by launching a codeshare arrangement and expanding flight frequencies between Kenya and Doha. This partnership is designed to enhance connectivity for passengers across both networks, providing improved access to each…
Air Botswana, the flag carrier of Botswana, has appointed seasoned airline executive Dane Kondic as its new Chairman, tasking him with steering the airline through a critical recovery and restructuring phase. This leadership change comes as the carrier seeks to improve performance, rebuild market confidence, and position itself for sustainable growth.
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a leased Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605, powered by V2527-A5engines from International Aero Engines (IAE). The addition supports the airline’s short-haul and regional network expansion, particularly on high-frequency intra-European and domestic routes.
Singapore Airlines has added one Boeing 737-8, serial number 44266, to its fleet, powered by LEAP-1B27 engines from CFM International. This delivery reinforces the airline’s investment in next-generation narrowbody aircraft and supports regional route development across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing serial number 12665, equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines from CFM International. The aircraft represents another milestone in SAS’s commitment to sustainability and fleet modernization.
Qatar Airways has received a new Airbus A330-300, bearing serial number 1582, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. The widebody aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing effort to bolster capacity across its global medium- and long-haul network.
