BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Lufthansa Group) plans by mid-2026 to add three new A320neos to current fleet of five to replace two older A319-100s (2) and accommodate growth (1). It is also adding three A330s in coming years (SPNWS; Sep 20).
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES took delivery of first (40069) of five ex-Oman Air 737-900ERs previously purchased from GOAL (SPNWS; March 31, 2023); remaining four (40070/40071/44424/44425) are due as leases expire through end '25.
SILVER AIRWAYS has filed for Chapter 11 protection to secure additional capital and undertake a financial restructuring. It plans to complete process in 1Q25 and is continuing to operate as usual with eight ATR 42s and six ATR 72s.
Qatar Airways will become the first major international airline to resume regular service to Syria following the ousting of longtime President Bashar al-Assad.
Airlines hoping for a 2025 free from the engine and supply chain issues that have plagued the industry in the past years are likely in for a disappointment.
Swiss International Air Lines will continue to operate its A220 fleet following an incident that caused smoke to enter the cockpit and cabin, leading to the death of a flight attendant.
Bahrain is determined to find a successful formula for its aviation ecosystem, with Gulf Air at the centre, to give strong connectivity for this island state.
Investigators leading the probe into the Dec. 29 Jeju Air accident expect to have preliminary data from the 737-800's cockpit voice recorder within days.
