Thai Airways to Retire Two Airbus A350-900s by 2026
Thai Airways is set to retire two Airbus A350-900 aircraft by the end of 2026, signaling a measured approach to fleet renewal as the carrier aims to balance growth with financial stability.
United Airlines Plans Major 2027 Fleet Retirement
United Airlines is preparing a sweeping fleet transformation, with plans to retire around 80 older aircraft in 2027 as it steps up investment in fuel-efficient Airbus and Boeing models.
Lufthansa Prepares Another Round of Fleet Reductions
Lufthansa is preparing further capacity cuts, planning to ground an additional 15 to 20 short- and medium-haul aircraft from 2027 as part of a sweeping drive to optimize the financial performance of its European operations.
Breeze Airways Retires Final Embraer E190, Transitions to All-A220 Fleet
Breeze Airways has retired its final Embraer E190, a move signaling a new era as the airline completes its transition to an exclusive Airbus A220-300 fleet.
TUI Netherlands Plans Boeing 737-10 Upgrade for 2027
TUI Netherlands is taking a strategic leap in fleet modernization—swapping its entire fleet of six Boeing 737-8 for the higher-capacity Boeing 737-10 from 2027, alongside plans to expand its MAX family operations.
Airlines | Boeing | Delivery | Fleet | Retirement
All Nippon Airways Extends Boeing 777-300 Service Into 2027
All Nippon Airways is deferring the retirement of its last domestically-configured Boeing 777-300 aircraft, ensuring these high-capacity jets remain a fixture on key Japanese routes into early 2027 and providing crucial support during the airline’s fleet transition period.
Airbus | Fleet | Retirement
Qantas Joins Growing List of A380 Retirements
Qantas is stepping away from the Airbus A380 era, joining a global shift among airlines retiring or reducing their A380 fleets and sparking new dynamics in long-haul fleet planning.
Boeing | Fleet | For Sale | Leasing | Retirement | Rolls Royce
Icelandair Launches Sale of Boeing 757-200 Fleet
Icelandair has formally launched the sale process for its Boeing 757-200 fleet, marking a pivotal turn in the airline’s long-term fleet modernization strategy and creating key opportunities for buyers in the secondary jet market.
Air Astana CEO Peter Foster to Retire in March 2026
Air Astana has announced that Peter Foster, its long-serving Chief Executive Officer, will retire from the position and from the company’s Board of Directors at the end of March 2026. Following his retirement, Foster will continue to contribute to the airline’s future as Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors, maintaining a strategic connection with the group he helped transform into one…
Airlines | Boeing | CFM International | Fleet | Retirement
Alaska Airlines Retires Final Boeing 737-900
Alaska Airlines has officially retired its last Boeing 737-900, marking the end of an era for the carrier. The aircraft in question, registered N309AS, made its final departure from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) bound for Marana, Arizona (MZJ), where it will be stored. Delivered to the airline in July 2001, the aircraft has served Alaska Airlines for more than two decades, symbolizing…