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For more than two decades, ch-aviation has been delivering essential airline insights and industry news to decision-makers worldwide. Established in 1998 in Chur, Switzerland, ch-aviation has emerged as a key player in the airline intelligence sector and stands out as one of the rare success stories in Swiss aviation. Currently, ch-aviation serves over 1.8 million users annually and proudly supports hundreds of businesses within the airline industry. Despite our growth, we maintain a commitment to the finer details that set apart exceptional data from the rest.

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Ethiopian Airlines mulls order for 20 regional jets

2 days ago | ch-aviation.com | Paul Ash

Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa International) is planning to order up to 20 regional jets in line with plans to expand its domestic fleet and retire older aircraft, Reuters reported. CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele told the newswire that the airline is currently evaluating three models, namely E190-E2s, A220-100s, or B737-7s. The final number of aircraft it orders will depend on which type is selected, he added.
Syrianair to add three units to active fleet by late 3Q25

5 days ago | ch-aviation.com | Paul Ash

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Luxaviation's ExecuJet to open FBO in Sint Maarten

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Daniel Martínez Garbuno

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JetBlue, United partner and exchange JFK, Newark slots

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Daniel Martínez Garbuno

JetBlue Airways and United Airlines have announced a new partnership, which includes the former providing United access to slots at New York JFK for up to seven daily round-trip flights out of Terminal 6 beginning in 2027 at the earliest, and both carriers exchanging eight flight timings at New York Newark. The partnership, called Blue Sky, will allow both companies to sell seats on each other's sites and offer frequent flyer benefits for travellers.
Virgin Australia still talking to investors about IPO

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Andrew Curran

The majority owners of Virgin Australia (VA, Brisbane International) are talking to potential investors this week before deciding whether to proceed with any IPO plans, according to the Australian Financial Review newspaper. Representatives of Bain Capital, which holds a circa 68% stake in the airline, along with CEO Dave Emerson and its loyalty programme boss, are meeting with fund managers to gauge their appetite in participating in what would be the biggest local IPO in several years.
Royal Jordanian takes delivery of first A320neo

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Paul Ash

Royal Jordanian (RJ, Amman Queen Alia) has taken delivery of its first A320-200N, three months later than it expected to begin operations with the new type. JY-RAD (msn 12304) was ferried from Toulouse Blagnac to Amman Queen Alia on May 28, 2025. The aircraft, one of 20 that the carrier has on order from lessors, is on lease from Avolon. The unit is the first of eight A320neo jets the lessor will deliver to Royal Jordanian over the next 12 months.
Bahrain's Gulf Air to lease nine A320neo Family aircraft

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Paul Ash

Gulf Air (GF, Bahrain International) is to lease nine A320neo Family aircraft from BOC Aviation as it pushes ahead with plans to expand its network. The contract comprises six A320-200Ns and three A321-200Ns. The Singapore-based lessor said in a May 29 press release it had entered into an agreement with Airbus to purchase the nine new narrowbodies and commit them "on long-term leases to new customer Gulf Air".
Virgin Australia still taking to investors about IPO

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Andrew Curran

The majority owners of Virgin Australia (VA, Brisbane International) are talking to potential investors this week before deciding whether to proceed with any IPO plans, according to the Australian Financial Review newspaper. Representatives of Bain Capital, which holds a circa 68% stake in the airline, along with CEO Dave Emerson and its loyalty programme boss, are meeting with fund managers to gauge their appetite in participating in what would be the biggest local IPO in several years.
Canada’s WestJet completes integration of Sunwing Airlines

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Daniel Martínez Garbuno

WestJet Group has completed the integration of Sunwing Airlines (WG, Toronto Pearson) into the group, successfully unifying all narrowbody operations under WestJet (WS, Calgary). This is the second airline consolidation that the Canadian group has completed in the last two years, after integrating all of Swoop (Hamilton, ON) in November 2023.
Brazil’s Azul files for Chapter 11

1 week ago | ch-aviation.com | Daniel Martínez Garbuno

Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, looking to eliminate over USD2 billion in funded debt and secure approximately USD1.6 billion in debtor-in-possession financing from partners.