Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has announced an ambitious expansion plan for 2025, adding ten new destinations to its network. Starting next year, Etihad will connect Abu Dhabi with cities across Africa, Asia, and North America. The newly introduced routes are:
A tragic incident involving a Swiftair B737-400F has occurred at Vilnius Airport. The aircraft, operating on behalf of DHL (Germany), impacted a building prior to landing. The accident resulted in the death of one crew member and caused substantial damage to the aircraft, serial number 24445.
Korean Air has secured the rights to perform maintenance on Rolls-Royce engines, marking a significant expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The airline is preparing to carry out this work at a state-of-the-art engine maintenance facility currently under construction on Yeongjong Island, near Seoul Incheon International Airport.
Embraer has finalized the implementation of its ONEChain Program, a transformative initiative designed to enhance the management of its supply chain. This program is a key element of the company’s growth strategy, leveraging digital transformation to streamline operations and improve efficiency across the supply chain.
Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national carrier, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, serial number 64981. This delivery marks another step in the airline’s ambitious fleet expansion plan, which includes an order for ten B787-9 aircraft.
Hong Kong Airlines is exploring the possibility of incorporating the Comac C919 into its fleet as part of its strategy to reestablish itself as a key player in long-haul international aviation. Talks are currently underway with Comac, the Chinese aerospace manufacturer, signaling a potential partnership to enhance the airline’s operational capacity.
euroAtlantic Airways, a leading Portuguese charter and ACMI operator, has announced plans to acquire two Boeing 777 aircraft. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the airline’s fleet and enhance its operational capabilities, enabling it to meet the growing demands of the global market.
Emirates, the UAE’s flagship carrier, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, serial number 684. This milestone marks the beginning of an extensive fleet expansion, with a total of 65 A350 aircraft scheduled for delivery in the coming years.
El Al, Israel’s national carrier, has announced the purchase of a Boeing 777 fuselage to bolster its spare engine availability. The acquisition, valued at $7.3 million, was made from a foreign company as part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has entered into a wet lease agreement with Tarom, Romania’s national airline, to support operations on the Bucharest-Madrid route. The agreement will see Dan Air providing an Airbus A320, complete with crew, maintenance, and insurance, for flights scheduled between November 22, 2024, and January 13, 2025.
