Cebu Pacific expects engine-related issues to completely clear in 2028
Cebu Pacific says it sees the ongoing engine reliability issues “fully flushing itself out” in 2028, as airline executives flagged supply chain woes as its “primary constraint” to growth.
Wizz Air to have all-A321neo fleet from 2033 under revised expansion plan
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air’s revised Airbus delivery schedule means it will have an all-A321neo fleet from fiscal 2033.
Premium leisure carrier Beond unveils ambitious multi-AOC fleet-expansion strategy
Premium leisure carrier Beond is aiming to build a fleet of 56 aircraft, spread between multiple air operator’s certificates, by the end of the decade.
Abra Group seeks approval to acquire Chilean carrier SKY Airline
Latin American airline company Abra Group has requested approval to incorporate Chilean low-cost carrier SKY Airline, while also signalling intention to retain SKY’s brand identity.
TUI airline chief cites ‘significant improvements’ at Boeing
European leisure operator TUI is encouraged by better news on 737 Max deliveries from Boeing after a post-pandemic period marked by a frustrating lack of new metal.
Thai commercial chief highlights cabin comfort as A321neo arrival nears
Thai Airways International is expecting to introduce its first pair of Airbus A321neos before the end of this year, with the first scheduled to arrive in November.
US FAA grounds MD-11F fleets pending inspections in wake of Louisville crash
US regulators have ordered Boeing MD-11F operators to ground the aircraft in the wake of the UPS freighter crash at Louisville.
Wizz Air pushes back 88 Airbus deliveries and cuts A321XLR commitment to just 11
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is slashing its Airbus A321XLR commitment to just 11 aircraft, and pushing back the delivery schedule for 88 jets by three years.
Uzbekistan Airways converts eight 787-9 options into firm orders
Uzbekistan Airways has converted eight options for Boeing 787-9 aircraft into firm orders, following up on a significant fleet-expansion agreement that the Tashkent headquartered carrier reach with Boeing in September.
Boeing lands ‘flexible’ deal for up to 14 737s and 787s with Somon Air
Hot on the heels of disclosing a deal for up to 15 787 Dreamliners with Air Astana, Boeing has another accord for up to 14 aircraft with Tajikistan’s Somon Air.
Air Astana commits to order five Boeing 787-9s
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has committed to ordering five Boeing 787-9s and signalled intentions for up to 10 additional aircraft as part of plans to expand its international network.
Airbus delivers China’s first A330neo to Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, its first new widebody aircraft since completing its restructuring.
Ryanair accelerating pilot recruitment to prepare for Max 10 arrival
Ryanair is to speed up pilot recruitment for the next three years as it prepares to introduce its first Boeing 737 Max 10s in spring 2027.
Croatia Airlines fleet transition continues to drag financial performance
Cebu Pacific taps Bulgaria Air for A320 damp lease
Finnair dry-leasing pair of A330s under Qantas collaboration
Korean Air converts seven A350-1000s into orders for A350 freighter
Sun Country completes Amazon cargo fleet expansion to 20 737s
AirAsia confirms A330 exit in ‘5 or 6 years’ as airline sale nears completion
Lufthansa schedule unaffected by 777-9 delay but 787s await US cabin certification
American’s first A321XLR comes amid push toward premium seating
Volaris wraps up A319 operations amid ongoing fleet renewal
JetBlue sells 12 more Embraer 190s amid fleet restructuring
South Korean start-up Parata Air plans US services with A330-200s
Icelandair brings forward 767 retirement to 2026 amid ‘unsustainable losses’