Jetstar Airways, based in Australia, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, have announced a new codeshare agreement scheduled to go into effect on 01 September 2025. This strategic partnership aims to provide expanded travel options and streamlined connectivity between destinations in India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacificregion.
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has called on Austria to abolish its passenger tax and reduce airport charges, threatening to reduce or eliminate flight services if its demands are not met. In exchange, the airline has proposed a substantial investment: to base 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8200 aircraft in the country, a move that would significantly expand its Austrian operations.
T’way Air, a low-cost carrier based in South Korea, has added a widebody Airbus A330-300 to its fleet as part of its push into medium- and long-haul markets. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1549, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and has been acquired on lease to support the airline’s expanding route network.
Scoot, the low-cost long-haul arm of Singapore Airlines, has taken delivery of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, serial number 60265, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines. The aircraft expands Scoot’s widebody fleet, enhancing its capacity to serve medium- and long-haul routes from its base in Singapore.
Jetstar, the low-cost subsidiary of Qantas Group, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, serial number 12556, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A26 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and fuel efficiency program.
VietJet, the Vietnamese low-cost airline, has announced the appointment of Nguyen Thanh Son as its new Managing Director, effective immediately. He takes over the executive position from Dinh Viet Phuong, as the airline continues to strengthen its leadership team to support its long-term growth strategy.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
VietJet Air, a prominent Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has lost a legal battle in a London court and is now liable to pay $181 million to FW Aviation (UK) for breaching aircraft lease agreements involving Airbus A321 aircraft. The court ruled that the termination notices served by FW Aviation were valid and enforceable, ending VietJet’s challenge.
Transavia, the Dutch low-cost carrier under the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its tenth Airbus A321neo, serial 12582, as part of its ongoing narrowbody fleet renewal program. In parallel, the airline has retired a Boeing 737-800, serial 28376, which has now been sent for dismantling in Wales. An additional four 737-800s are scheduled for retirement by the end of 2025.
Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8, serial number 68891, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines from CFM International, supporting enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
