Air New Zealand transported more than 16 million passengers and operated 171,605 flights during a bustling 2024. The carrier’s engineering team completed 92 engine changes and spent 1.2 million hours maintaining aircraft amid ongoing engine availability challenges. CEO Greg Foran said the airline achieved significant milestones despite facing hurdles throughout the year. “We’d like to
Delta Air Lines expects to deliver its best financial performance in company history this year after reporting strong results for 2024. The US carrier plans to distribute $1.4 billion in profit sharing payments to employees next month following what it called industry-leading operational and financial performance. CEO Ed Bastian said consumer demand for premium travel
STARLUX Airlines has ordered five additional A350F cargo aircraft from Airbus, doubling its initial order from last year. The Taiwanese carrier will operate the A350F fleet on major global freight routes through its STARLUX Cargo division. STARLUX CEO Glenn Chai said the cargo market would become crucial to the airline’s operations. “The cargo market is
Vietjet has added 12 new aircraft to its fleet including two Airbus A321neo planes and four wet-leased aircraft. The Vietnamese carrier received two A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) aircraft from Airbus in late December 2024. The airline secured an additional four wet-leased aircraft in January 2025 to handle increased passenger demand during lunar new year
Qatar Executive has expanded its private jet fleet to 24 aircraft with the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700s. The luxury charter division of Qatar Airways Group now operates six G700 aircraft, with four more scheduled for delivery through early 2026. The company’s fleet includes 15 Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, two Bombardier Global 5000s and one
Qatar Airways will resume flights to Damascus from January 7 2025, offering three weekly services to the Syrian capital. The route will connect Damascus with more than 170 destinations through Qatar Airways’ global network via Doha’s Hamad International Airport. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said the resumption highlighted the airline’s
