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.
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.
easyJet is facing an unprecedented legal battle after Ireland-based STLC Europe Eight Leasing Limited launched a $72 million lawsuit over six Airbus A319 aircraft, raising significant concerns for lessors and airlines managing leased fleet assets amid post-pandemic recovery.
Air Serbia and AZAL have signed a new codeshare agreement covering flights between Belgrade and Baku, signaling strengthened aviation cooperation between Serbia and Azerbaijan while widening access for travelers across their respective networks.
QantasLink Upgrades WA Fleet With Wi-Fi And Embraer E190s as part of a multi-million-dollar investment aimed at modernising regional air services across Western Australia and strengthening support for the state’s critical resources sector. The initiative focuses on both cabin enhancements and fleet renewal within QantasLink’s Network Aviation operation.
QantasLink has announced a multi-million-dollar investment program to upgrade its Western Australia fleet, combining cabin enhancements across its Airbus aircraft with the introduction of Embraer E190 jets to replace long-serving Fokker 100 aircraft.
Skytrans, the Australian airline and a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, has officially rebranded as SmartLynx Australia, marking a pivotal step in the airline’s evolution and deeper integration into the global aviation network. The move reinforces the Group’s branding consistency across its global subsidiaries and expands its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
CDB Aviation, the Irish leasing subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to French regional carrier Regourd Aviation S.A.S., operating under the Amelia brand. The transaction marks the start of a new partnership and supports Amelia’s long-term fleet development strategy.
Skytrans, an Australian-based airline, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a second Airbus A319 aircraft, bearing the serial number 1740. This strategic addition aims to strengthen the airline’s charter operations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Allegiant Air has outlined its fleet strategy for 2025, aiming to expand its Boeing 737-8200 fleet to 13 aircraft while reducing the number of Airbus A320s to 79 and A319s to 30. This will bring Allegiant’s total fleet to 122 aircraft by the end of the year.
Werner Aero (US) has acquired an Airbus A319, identified by serial number 2558, from FTAI Aviation (Cayman Islands). The aircraft is currently located at Air Salvage International in Cotswold Airport, UK, where it is set to undergo dismantling.