airBaltic has taken the unusual step of filing for Chapter 11 financial restructuring in the United States as it faces mounting financial challenges but remains operational.
Vietnam Airlines and Vietravel Airlines are setting the stage for a sweeping transformation of the Vietnamese aviation landscape with plans to secure up to 55 new Airbus aircraft. This signals a bold ambition to capture rapid demand growth in Asia and significantly upsize their operational capabilities over the next decade.
BermudAir has officially entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Airbus A220 aircraft, marking its induction into the Airbus family and strengthening its ambitions for modern, efficient operations between Bermuda and a growing list of North American destinations.
Airbus delivered 81 aircraft to global customers in May 2024, reflecting robust momentum as the manufacturer pushes to meet annual production targets. This strong monthly figure brings year-to-date deliveries for 2024 to 256 aircraft, keeping the company on a solid trajectory amid high demand for new-generation narrowbodies and widebodies.
AirAsia Considers Major Airbus A220 Order, marking a potential strategic shift in fleet planning for one of Southeast Asia’s largest low-cost airline groups as it evaluates expansion beyond its traditionally single-aisle Airbus fleet.
AirBaltic Marks Latvia’s National Day With A220 Flyover Latvia’s national airline airBaltic commemorated the 107th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia with a special ceremonial flyover in Riga, showcasing an Airbus A220-300 painted in the distinctive red-white-red colors of the Latvian flag. The aircraft, bearing registration YL-CSL, flew along the 11th November Embankment, drawing significant public attention as part of…
Air France has marked a major milestone in its fleet modernization program with the delivery of its 46th Airbus A220-300, continuing its commitment to sustainability and efficiency in operations. The aircraft was delivered from Airbus’s Mirabel facility in Canada, and the delivery flight itself was powered by a certified 50% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating the carrier’s…
Airbus has committed to providing an additional $94 million in financial support to Spirit AeroSystems, increasing its total assistance to the U.S.-based aerostructures manufacturer to $152 million. This move comes amid efforts to stabilize production and supply chain challenges that have impacted major aircraft programs, particularly the A220 and A320neo families for which Spirit is a key supplier.
SMBC Aero Engine Lease, based in the Netherlands, has successfully completed a sale and leaseback transactionwith Breeze Airways, a U.S.-based low-cost carrier, involving one Pratt & Whitney PW1524G engine. The transaction was finalized in April 2025 and adds to SMBC’s growing portfolio of engine leasing deals in the North American market.
Breeze Airways, the U.S.-based low-cost carrier, is considering the Airbus A220-500 as a key component of its future fleet renewal strategy. The stretched variant of the A220 series is still under evaluation by Airbus, and its formal launch would pave the way for carriers like Breeze to update and streamline their aircraft portfolio with more fuel-efficient and passenger-friendly…
