Malta's Small Fly launches scheduled ops
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. Source: ch aviation Read more: Malta's Small Fly launches scheduled ops
SAA eyes new routes to Asia, Australia, New Zealand
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. Source: ch aviation Read more: SAA eyes new routes to Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Qatar Airways targets 2Q25 for widebody order
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. Source: ch aviation Read more: Qatar Airways targets 2Q25 for widebody order
Türkiye's Bikini Jet aims to consolidate large-jet fleet
Following last year's acquisition of TAV Air and its rebranding to BKNJET, Bikini Jet (Istanbul Atatürk) is now focused on growing its fleet of large jets while simultaneously narrowing down the range of types it operates, chief executive Orkun Cetinkaya told ch-aviation in an exclusive interview in Istanbul. "With the team we have now, we [...]
Pakistani gov't restarts PIA privatisation, calls for EOIs
Pakistan's Privatisation Commission is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from parties interested in acquiring between 51% and 100% of PIA - Pakistan International Airlines (PK, Islamabad International). The commission, a Ministry of Finance agency, issued the call on April 24, 2025. It is the second time in under 12 months that the government has attempted [...]
Vietnam Airlines secures narrowbody order funding
Vietnam Airlines (VN, Hanoi Noi Bai International) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietcombank to help fund an order for 50 narrowbody aircraft. The agreement, signed by Vietnam Airlines CEO Le Hong Ha and Vietcombank CEO Le Quang Vinh on April 23, does not name the manufacturer of the aircraft, although the airline signalled [...]
Lingering Eastar Jet scandal snags ex-president of Korea
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. Source: ch aviation Read more: Lingering Eastar Jet scandal snags ex-president of Korea
US’s Spirit Airlines’ stock approved for NYSE listing
Spirit Aviation Holdings, parent company of Spirit Airlines (NK, Fort Lauderdale International), has announced that its common stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) American stock exchange. Trading is expected to begin on April 29, 2025, under the symbol ‘FLYY’. Dave Davis, president and chief executive officer, said that [...]
American Airlines refuses to pay new aircraft tariffs
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. Source: ch aviation Read more: American Airlines refuses to pay new aircraft tariffs
Mexico’s Awesome Cargo rethinks strategy as trade war looms
This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data. Source: ch aviation Read more: Mexico’s Awesome Cargo rethinks strategy as trade war looms