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Air Canada to Transfer B737 MAX Fleet to Rouge by 2028

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Air Canada has announced its plan to transfer its B737 MAX fleet to its low-cost subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by 2028. This strategic move aims to streamline Rouge’s operations by eventually consolidating the unit to a single fleet type, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Meanwhile, the mainline Air Canada unit still has 12 more B737 MAX aircraft on order, ensuring continued modernization and…

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Aeroitalia to Wet Lease E175 from Marathon Airlines

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Aeroitalia, the Italian airline, has announced plans to wet lease an Embraer E175 from Marathon Airlines (France). The aircraft will be utilized for domestic routes in Italy, with operations scheduled between 30 March and 25 October 2025. This partnership enhances Aeroitalia’s fleet capabilities during a high-demand period, ensuring reliable service across its network.

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L’Odyssey to Launch Nîmes Flights with Wet-Leased ATR72-600 in 2025

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L’Odyssey, a regional airline based in France, has announced plans to launch seasonal flights from Nîmes starting in May 2025. The flights, which will operate through September 2025, will utilize a wet-leased ATR72-600, enhancing connectivity for the region during the busy summer period.

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Air Austral to Add Leased Hi-Fly Malta A330-200 for Dzaoudzi Route

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Air Austral, the airline based in Reunion, has announced plans to operate a leased Hi-Fly Malta Airbus A330-200 on its Dzaoudzi – Nairobi – Paris Charles de Gaulle – Dzaoudzi route. The aircraft will be deployed during the peak travel period between 14 December 2024 and 23 January 2025 to accommodate increased passenger demand.

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Honeywell Considers Strategic Options for Aerospace Business

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Honeywell International (US), a leading industrial conglomerate, is evaluating strategic options for its aerospace business, including the possibility of a separation. This development comes approximately one month after Elliott Investment Management (US), a prominent activist investor, called for the breakup of the industrial giant to unlock shareholder value.

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TAAG Signs Long-Term Aircraft Component Deal with Lufthansa Technik

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TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.