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
American Airlines will become the only carrier offering nonstop flights between Washington’s Reagan National Airport and San Antonio International Airport from March 2025. The U.S. Department of Transportation approved American’s application to operate the route, with tickets going on sale from December 23. Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning, said
Singapore Airlines Group recorded an 8.3 per cent increase in passenger traffic for November 2024, carrying 3.3 million passengers across its network. The group’s passenger capacity grew 9.3 per cent compared to the same month last year, while its passenger load factor decreased slightly to 87 per cent. Singapore Airlines and its subsidiary Scoot achieved
