US's Sun County Airlines to fly more B737Fs for Amazon

Sun Country Airlines (SY, Minneapolis St. Paul International) has agreed to operate another eight B737-800(BCF)s for Amazon.com, according to a June 20, 2024, regulatory filing. Sun Country will begin flying the Amazon-owned aircraft in 2025. It adds to the twelve B737 freighters Sun Country already operates on behalf of the logistics giant. Under the terms [...]

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Nassau seeks funding to repurpose confiscated aircraft

The Government of the Bahamas requested the budget allocation of BSD2.5 million Bahamian dollars (USD2.5 million) to repurpose a confiscated aircraft for official government activities. According to a statement by the Office of the Prime Minister, the Royal Bahamas Police Force confiscated the jet in question and is now repurposing it for official government use [...]

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Venezuela’s Rutaca takes delivery of two MD-82s

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Cabo Verde’s new carrier to tap TICV staff

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UK's Global Airlines defers launch to 2025

Global Airlines (London City) has deferred its launch to 2025 and partnered with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, a tech-focused law firm, as a strategic legal advisor to support its investment strategy and capital raises. The UK start-up, which aims to fly A380-800s on transatlantic routes, said the delay was due to "operations and maintenance timelines", [...]

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Yemenia calls on Houthis to release its A330

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Azerbaijan's AZAL leases A320neo with LEAP engines

AZAL Azerbaijan Airlines (J2, Baku Heydar Aliev International) has entered into a lease agreement with CDB Aviation for two A320-200Ns with deliveries due in June and July 2025. Both jets will be equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines, making it the first such A320neo in AZAL's fleet. The Azeri flag carrier currently operates three A320-200Ns [...]

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Philippines' Skyways Airlines adds first B737 freighter

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Taiwan's Starlux sets A350F delivery timeline, mulls options

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Texel Air Australasia begins Team Global Express flights

Texel Air Australasia (TNZ, Auckland International) has begun operating a four-strong B737-800(BCF) fleet for logistics operator Team Global Express, formally launching the service at a hangar event in Brisbane this week. Texel will provide the capacity to Team Global Express on an ACMI basis for the next seven years. The four aircraft to be used [...]

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