Afrijet – Fly Gabon, a leading carrier in Central Africa, has announced plans to expand its fleet from the current seven aircraft to 12 by 2031. The growth strategy begins with the addition of a new ATR42-600, scheduled for delivery in August 2025.
Uzbekistan Airways has announced the launch of its inaugural Tashkent–Sanya route, scheduled for 18 December 2024. The service will initially be operated with an Airbus A321neo, with a planned switch to the larger Boeing 787-8 shortly thereafter to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of new flights connecting Istanbul Airport to Benghazi, Libya, beginning 14 January 2025. The route will be operated with the airline’s Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft, marking a key addition to its network in North Africa.
Qatar Airways has announced the re-launch of daily flights to Canberra from Doha, with a stopover in Melbourne, starting in December 2025. The route will be served using the Boeing 777, reflecting the airline’s commitment to restoring and expanding its network across Australia.
Jeju Air, a leading low-cost carrier from South Korea, has filed plans to launch nonstop flights between Seoul Incheon and Singapore, starting 30 March 2025. The route will be operated using a Boeing 737-800, catering to the rising demand for direct connectivity between the two cities.
Hainan Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Haikou and Tokyo Narita on 3 February 2025. The route will be operated with a Boeing 737-800, catering to the growing demand for connectivity between China and Japan.
Airbus has initiated negotiations with Daher, a French aerospace company, for the potential acquisition of aerostructures subassembly activities related to the A320 family near Nantes, France. This move aligns with Airbus’s strategy to streamline its supply chain and strengthen its position in the aerostructures market.
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), a leading lessor based in Ireland, has completed the sale of an ATR42-500 airframe to DAT (Danish Air Transport), a regional airline based in Denmark. This transaction highlights NAC’s ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio while supporting operators in enhancing their regional capabilities.
Itasca MGA, a UK-based insurance provider, has structured a comprehensive aircraft non-payment credit insurance policy for JLPS Ireland. The policy covers three Airbus A321neos, built in 2023, which are leased to an ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). The financing for these aircraft was provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Tokyo branch.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement for a Boeing 737-700, identified by serial number 29346, from Smartwings, a Czech airline. The aircraft will be used for short-term operations, supporting Dan Air’s network requirements.
