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Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed that Qatar Airways has signed an “undertaking in favour of Cathay to execute a buy-back agreement pursuant to which Cathay will buy back all of Qatar Airways’ shareholding in Cathay.” The Hong Kong based carrier Cathay confirms that Qatar Airways’ shareholding in its company “represents approximately 9.57% of the total issued shares of Cathay. The …
Saudi Arabia Avilease and Riyadh Air have signed their first aircraft lease. Riyadh Air says, “the agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and positions AviLease as the inaugural lessor to partner with the Kingdom’s newest airline.” The “delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025”, marking a key milestone as it moves closer to its commercial launch. According to Riyadh Air, “the …
US carrier Delta Air Lines has “officially launched its first nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking a historic milestone for the U.S. carrier and a significant step forward in U.S.–Morocco connectivity.” Delta says the route will be operated three-times a week using its Boeing 767-400ER, linking Marrakech “Red City” to more than 125 U.S. destinations via Delta’s …
Elysian, a pioneer in next-generation battery-electric aircraft, and TrueNoord, a specialist regional aircraft lessor have signed a collaboration agreement “to bring together aircraft innovation and leasing expertise in support of the E9X, Elysian’s flagship programme for emission-free short-haul aviation”. The partnership agreement was signed during the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly in Estoril. TrueNoord said the partnership would …
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles Lounge has once again been “named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year it has received this top honour.” CEO of Star Alliance Airline, Theo Panagiotoulias said “our commitment at Star Alliance is to create seamless and connected journeys for travellers, and our lounges play an important …
Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao, a global e-commerce logistics leader, have “launched an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate cross-border e-commerce delivery.” According to the cargo carrier, “this long-term collaboration significantly strengthens the existing partnership, enhancing global connectivity and addressing the growing demand for fast, reliable international logistics.” The agreement was formalised by Mr. Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar …
“Mechanical failures, equipment malfunctions or technical issues discovered during scheduled maintenance, can all result in an aircraft having to remain grounded (Aircraft on Ground – AOG) until the necessary parts are sourced and repairs have been completed”, Qatar Air says. Furthermore, the cargo carrier says the “AOG requirements are increasing and changing, given that international travel and cargo demand is …
United Kingdom airline, Jet2 and travel brand Jet2holidays say they have “expanded their Winter 25/26 programme once again, by adding two brand-new routes to Morocco – Bournemouth to Agadir and Leeds Bradford to Marrakech.” According to the airline, this latest expansion comes “on the back of continued demand for beach holidays and city breaks to Morocco and means the companies will operate to the North African country from eight …
United Airlines (UAL) has reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results showing the airline had a “pre-tax earnings of $1.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 8.7%; adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $1.4 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 9.7%.” According to the report, the airline achieved “diluted earnings per share of $2.90; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $3.33, ahead of the third-quarter 2024 guidance provided at …
Aircraft lessor Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has completed the delivery of four (4) Embraer E175 aircraft on lease to Airlink, South Africa’s premier independent regional carrier. Falko says: “The aircraft were delivered on behalf of Falko managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II) with the first two deliveries concluding in Q4 2023 and the final two …
