The Eclipse Effect: EasyJet Booking Surge
easyJet has sparked excitement with a remarkable 70% spike in bookings to prime viewing locations for the August 2, 2027 total solar eclipse—what the airline dubs “the Eclipse Effect”.
Tunisair Adds Two Wet-Leased A320s To Fleet
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, has expanded its operational capacity with the wet lease of two Airbus A320 aircraft for the peak summer travel season. The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 1998 and 3674, are sourced from Avion Express (Lithuania) and LEAV Aviation (Germany), respectively.
Tunisair Chairman Dismissed Amid Corruption And Operational Issues
Tunisair, the national airline of Tunisia, is undergoing a major governance shakeup as the government dismissed chairman Habib Mekki and implemented leadership changes across the organization. The move comes in response to persistent issues including corruption allegations, flight disruptions, and declining operational performance, prompting closer state monitoring of the airline.
Nouvelair Adds A321 MSN 3636 On Wet Lease From Privilege Style
Nouvelair, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its operational capacity by adding one Airbus A321, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3636, under a wet lease agreement with Spanish operator Privilege Style. This fleet addition comes in preparation for increased seasonal demand, particularly during the busy summer period.
Nouvelair Tunisie Leases A320 Serial 2322 From Electra
Nouvelair Tunisie, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2322, under lease from Electra Airways of Bulgaria. This delivery comes as a replacement for an earlier A320, serial number 2717, also sourced from Electra.
Nouvelair Leases A320 From Electra Airways
Nouvelair (Tunisia) has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2717, under a lease agreement from Electra Airways (Bulgaria). The aircraft was inducted into the fleet on 02 April 2025, supporting Nouvelair’s operational capacity during the upcoming peak travel season.
Tunisair Expands Fleet with A320s from Avion Express
Tunisair, the national carrier of Tunisia, has taken a significant step towards expanding its fleet by wet leasing two A320aircraft, serial numbers 3050 and 3484, from Avion Express, based in Lithuania. This move is in line with the Tunisian government’s strategic goals to expand the national airline’s active fleet to 21 aircraft by 2026, through a combination of repairs and…
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Tunisair Government Rescue Plan to Focus on Fleet Renewal
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, is set to benefit from a government-initiated rescue plan, aimed at addressing the airline’s financial and operational challenges. A key focus of the plan is fleet renewal, as several aircraft in Tunisair’s current fleet are projected to reach the end of their operational life between 2029 and 2030.
Air Algérie Wet Leases Two A320s for Winter 2024/25
Air Algérie has announced the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft on wet lease for the winter 2024/25 season, extending operations until March 2025. The aircraft, identified by serial 2950 and serial 4564, will support the airline’s increased operational demand during the winter months.
Tunisair Names Halima Khawaja as New CEO Amid Restructuring
Tunisair, Tunisia’s national carrier, has appointed Halima Khawaja as its new CEO as part of a broader management shakeup and restructuring effort aimed at improving the airline’s operations and financial performance. Khawaja steps into her role with a mandate to guide Tunisair through this critical period, focusing on streamlining processes and optimizing the carrier’s organizational structure to address long-standing challenges.