British Airways and Qatar Airways have received a five-year extension from the New Zealand government on their existing joint business agreement (JBA), reinforcing the strategic cooperation between the UK and Qatari flag carriers on flights to and from New Zealand. In a significant expansion of the agreement, Iberia—the national airline of Spain—has also been officially included in the refreshed deal.
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways have announced a partnership with Renewable Developments Australia to support a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project set to begin production in 2029. The initiative targets an annual output of up to 96 million liters of SAF, positioning it as one of the most significant clean fuel developments in the region.
TP Aerospace, a leading aviation solutions provider based in Denmark, has announced the extension of its partnership with SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System). This collaboration is set to continue under TP Aerospace’s Cycle Flat Rate Program, which has been a cornerstone of the support provided to SAS’s fleet.
Mammoth Freighters, a US-based company specializing in aircraft conversions, is actively exploring Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities across Asia as potential sites to expand its B777 freighter conversion programs. These programs include the B777-300ERMF (Extended Range Main Deck Freighter) and the B777-200LRMF (Long Range Main Deck Freighter), both of which are pivotal to the company’s growth strategy in…
Singapore Airlines and ANA All Nippon Airways have been granted conditional approval by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their Proposed Commercial Cooperation. This approval marks a significant step forward in formalizing the strategic partnership between the two leading airlines.
Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group are preparing to integrate Argentina into their existing trans-American joint venture, a move that is still subject to regulatory approval from the Argentine authorities. This expansion would mark a significant enhancement of their collaborative network in South America.
A subsidiary of US-based Willis Lease Finance, Willis Engine Repair Center, has entered into a strategic partnership with Global Engine Maintenance (US) to establish a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing. The venture aims to construct a state-of-the-art engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Jordan Airmotive has enhanced its existing partnership with Canadian cargo airline Cargojet, expanding its scope to include comprehensive maintenance and overhaul support for Cargojet’s fleet of General Electric CF6-80C2 engines.
Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines have officially established a joint venture partnership, which encompasses a comprehensive codeshare agreement and the launch of new direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, starting in the second half of 2025.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai (China) has entered into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) (Japan) for the CFM56-7B engines that power its fleet of 47 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. The partnership further strengthens MTU’s presence in the Asian aviation market, reinforcing its expertise in engine MRO services.
