Jin Air (South Korea) confirmed that the “integrated Jin Air” that will absorb Air Busan and Air Seoul, with the launch planned for early 2027.

Pegasus Airlines (Turkiye) announces an agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings. The total transaction value is US$179 million which encompasses both companies and related receivables.

Capital A (Malaysia) announced that the High Court of Malaya has confirmed the reduction of the company’s issued share capital by US$668 million as part of the planned distribution of AirAsia X (Malaysia) shares to the entitled Capital A shareholders.

IndiGo (India) is under pressure again after Moody’s (US) warned that the recent flight disruptions are “credit negative” for the airline, as the carrier could lose revenue and suffer image damage after hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled.

Air China took delivery of one A321neo, serial 12822, powered by LEAP-1A30 engines.

Air France took delivery of one A350-900, serial 749, on lease and powered by Trent XWB-84 engines.

Air Niugini (Papua New Guinea) took delivery of one A220-300, serial 55406, powered by PW1500G engines.

AirBorneo (Malaysia) will begin operating jet aircraft from July 2026 as part of the state’s plan to strengthen regional air connectivity. Turboprop operations begin in January 2026.

Akasa Air (India) took delivery of one B737-8200, registration VT-YBH, powered by LEAP-1B engines.

American Airlines (US) took delivery of one B737-8, serial 68456, powered by LEAP-1B25 engines.

ASKY (Togo) aims is to introduce two widebodies by the end of 2026 with leased B787-8 as the preferred option ahead of the launch of flights to Paris. The carrier will also phase out it B737-800s by 2031, and is discussing its own direct order for narrowbodies with Boeing for delivery from 2032.

Avolon (Ireland) has delivered the 50th aircraft to JetSMART (Chile). The A321neo, serial 12777, is the final delivery of four A320neo family aircraft from Avolon on lease to the carrier.

Boliviana de Aviacion has wet leased a B767-300ER to restore and operate on the Santa Cruz – Miami route, as maintenance is done on its own aircraft.

Brussels Airlines (Belgium) took delivery of one A320neo, serial 12834, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines.

Hawaiian Airlines (US) took delivery of one B787-9, serial 66432, powered by GEnx-1B75 engines.

IndiGo (India) took delivery of one A320neo, serial 12968, powered by LEAP-1A26 engines.

SkyWest (US) took delivery of one CRJ900, serial 15011, powered by CF34-8C5 engines.

South African Airways now expects a fifth A320 and two A330-200s in 2026 — all on lease — as their current operators opted to keep them for longer. In 2H 2026, additional A330s are also expected, with a RFP to be issued by the end of 2025 as part of a fleet renewal plan.

Yemen Airways plans to strengthen its fleet by adding four new, modern aircraft in the coming period. The new aircraft are anticipated to enter service gradually.

Air Transat (Canada) will gradually suspend flights between 08-9 December 2026 following a 72-hour strike notice from ALPA, the union representing the company’s 700 pilots.

Allegiant Air (US) pilots’ union is blocking the airline’s attempt to secure permanent residency for dozens of foreign pilots from Chile, Australia and Singapore, leaving their immigration status and the company’s staffing in limbo.

American Airlines (US) filed a notice of appearance in Spirit Airlines (US) bankruptcy proceedings and requested to receive all notices and papers served moving forward.

Avion Express Philippines was forced to pause its AOC certification amid a global shortage of aircraft.

DAE Capital (UAE) has won its legal battle against flybig (India), winning US$1.1 million in damages from the Indian airline over missed lease payments on two ATR72-600s.

Etihad (UAE) is no longer viewing a public listing as a strategic necessity, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves, adding a capital injection is not needed to fund its aggressive expansion. The carrier will be investing about US$10 billion in the next five years.

Malaysia Airlines ordered by a Beijing court to pay some families of missing passengers on board flight MH370 over US$410,2o0 per case in compensation, more than a decade after the B777 vanished.

Qantas (Australia) has announced a shake-up of its leadership team, with up to 400 of the company’s staff tipped to lose their jobs ahed of Christmas.

Qatar Airways Group appoints Hamad Ali Al‑Khater as Group CEO. He succeeds Badr Mohammed Al‑Meer.

India will take strict action against IndiGo following at least 2,000 flight cancellations this month, the country’s civil aviation minister said, to “set an example” for airlines that violate regulations.

US DOT will waive the remaining US$11 million in fines Southwest Airlines (US) owed as part of a record $140 million penalty over its operational meltdown during holiday travel in 2022.

AirAsia Malaysia plans to launch of a new route connecting Penang to Phuket on 13 March 2026.

airHaifa (Israel) will begin operating flights from Haifa to Sofia in January 2026, with ATR72-600.

Azimuth Airlines (Russia) began flights from Makhachkala and Mineralnye Vody to Jeddah on 06 December 2025, with Sochi- Riyadh flights beginning 03 March 2026.

Estelar (Venezuela) announced a new route between Caracas and Madrid, via Barbados, beginning from 08 December 2025.

Icelandair reports November 2025 passengers up 15% to 346,823, with ASKs up 13%, RPKs up 15%, and LF up 1.1 points to 83.5%.

IndiGo (India) has scaled up operations after nearly a week of nationwide flight disruptions, processing refunds worth US$67.8 million. The carrier expects its full network to stabilize by 10 December 2025.

Israir (Israel) schedules Tel Aviv – Bari route from 22 May 2026, with A320 operated by Smartwings (Czechia).

Laser Airlines (Venezuela) announced a new route between Caracas and Madrid, via Cartagena, effective 10 December 2025. The route will be part of an interline with Plus Ultra (Spain).

LATAM Airlines Group (Chile) reports November 2025 passengers up 4.9% to 7.3 million, with RPKs up 3.6%, ASKs up 4.6%, and PLF down 0.8 points to 85.4%.

Oman Air to launch Muscat – Baghdad – Copenhagen route on 16 December 2025, with B737-800.

Philippine Airlines plans to launch service on Manila – Saipan route on 29 March 2026, with A321 operated by PAL express.

KTZ Air Cargo (Kazakhstan) was establish as a joint-stock company by rail operator KTZ Express. The new cargo airline has an authorized capital of US$390,000.