A cargo loading error on a United Airlines long-haul flight led to damage of a Boeing 777-200ER, raising operational and safety questions for widebody fleet logistics.
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Air Wisconsin (US) has announced a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening its focus on Essential Air Service (EAS) markets and expanding its charter operations. Effective April 2025, the airline will transition its relationship with American Airlines (US) to a codeshare and interline agreement, marking a shift from its previous operational model.
Altavair, a leading global aviation asset manager, has announced the successful delivery of a Boeing 777-300ER to Ethiopian Airlines, achieved through a strategic partnership with Boeing and Marathon Asset Management. In this transaction, Altavair served as the arranger, structurer, and servicer, while Marathon Asset Management provided the capital, and Ethiopian Airlines took on the role…
Air France Prepares For Airbus A350-900 Delivery as the carrier continues to modernize its long-haul fleet with next-generation widebody aircraft designed to improve efficiency, range, and passenger comfort. The upcoming delivery supports Air France’s broader strategy of renewing capacity while maintaining operational consistency across its intercontinental network.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has officially retired its first Boeing 777-300ER, serial number 32431, following its final scheduled flight from Shanghai to Tokyo Haneda on 27 May 2025. The move marks a significant step in JAL’s widebody fleet transition and modernization plan.
Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines on September 1, 2025, assuming the role of Hub Manager for Frankfurt. He will also serve as Accountable Manager for the Lufthansa airline, marking a key leadership shift at one of Lufthansa’s core operational hubs.
Emirates (UAE) has suggested the possibility of increasing its current order of 65 Airbus A350 aircraft, signaling a strategic shift in fleet planning as the airline navigates delivery delays for its ordered Boeing 777X and B787 models. This move highlights Emirates’ focus on maintaining capacity growth and operational resilience.
