quarta-feira, 31 de dezembro de 2025
SPECIAL COLOURS - LATAM Airlines / PR-MYA / Airbus A320-214 - Harry Potter livery
Photo: Nathan Tallette
terça-feira, 30 de dezembro de 2025
AIRLINE HISTORY DEFUNCT - Avensa (Aerovías Venezolanas Sociedad Anonima) was a Venezuelan airline that operated from its hub at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetía.
YV-50C - McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 - LPPT
YV-50C - McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 - LPPT
IATA - VE
ICAO - AVE
Call sign - AVENSA
Founded - 13 May 1943
Commenced operations - December 1943
Ceased operations - 31 December 2004
Hubs - Simón Bolívar International Airport
Subsidiaries - Servivensa
Destinations 7
Parent company Government of Venezuela (100%)
Headquarters Caracas, Venezuela
Founder Andres Boulton Pietri
Founded - 13 May 1943
Commenced operations - December 1943
Ceased operations - 31 December 2004
Hubs - Simón Bolívar International Airport
Subsidiaries - Servivensa
Destinations 7
Parent company Government of Venezuela (100%)
Headquarters Caracas, Venezuela
Founder Andres Boulton Pietri
YV-51C - McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 - LPPT
Destinations
Domestic
Anaco, Barcelona, Barquisimeto, Caracas Hub, Carúpano, Ciudad Bolivar, Cumaná, La Fría, Las Piedras, Maturín, Mérida, Porlamar, Puerto Ordaz, San Antonio del Táchira, Santa Bárbara del Zulia, Valencia, Valera, Maracaibo, San Tomé
International
Aruba,
Bogota, Colombia,
Bonaire,
Curaçao,
Lima, Peru,
Lisbon, Portugal,
London, UK,
Madrid, Spain
Medellin, Colombia
Mexico City, Mexico
Miami, USA
Milan, Italy
Montreal, Canada (Charter)
New York City (JFK)
New Orleans, USA
Oporto, Portugal
Panama City, Panama
Paris, France
Quito, Ecuador
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rome, Italy
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
São Paulo, Brazil
Tenerife, Spain
Toronto, Canada (Charter)
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 727-100 | 11 | 1982 | 2002 | Included the combi version for both passengers and freight pallets[6][7] |
| Boeing 727-200 | 13 | 1979 | 2002 | |
| Boeing 737-200 | 3 | 1991 | 2002 | |
| Boeing 737-300 | 1 | 1989 | 1996 | Sold to Western Pacific Airlines |
| Boeing 757-200 | 2 | 1990 | 1994 | |
| Convair CV-340 | 5 | 1954 | 1977 | |
| Convair CV-440 | 3 | 1963 | 1977 | |
| Convair CV-540 | 1 | 1963 | 1979 | |
| Convair CV-580 | 10 | 1964 | 1991 | |
| Curtiss C-46 Commando | 4 | 1944 | 1946 | |
| Douglas C-47 Skytrain | 19 | 1946 | 1972 | |
| Douglas C-54 Skymaster | 4 | 1948 | 1955 | |
| Douglas DC-2 | 5 | 1944 | 1946 | |
| Douglas DC-3 | 11 | 1947 | 1973 | |
| Douglas DC-6B | 2 | 1958 | 1964 | |
| Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia | 1 | 2002 | 2004 | Leased from Boeing Capital |
| Fairchild F-27 | 5 | 1958 | 1963 | |
| Ford Trimotor | 2 | 1943 | 1946 | |
| Lockheed Model 10 Electra | 1 | Unknown | Unknown | |
| Lockheed L-188 Electra[citation needed] | 6 | 1959 | 1983 | |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14 | 4 | 1967 | 1983 | |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 | 2 | 1975 | 1978 | Leased from McDonnell Douglas |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 | 1 | 1991 | 1996 | |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | 7 | 1976 | 1985 | |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 | 4 | 1991 | 1999 | |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 | 3 | 1998 | 2002 | |
| Sud Aviation Caravelle | 1 | 1970 | 1973 | Written off |
Ethiopian Achieves Major MRO Breakthrough with First A350-900 Full Strip and Paint Program in Africa
Appreciating the major accomplishment, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, remarked: “The successful execution of our full strip-and-paint project on two of our A350-900 aircraft coupled with the completion of paint capability on the B787 earlier this year, marks a significant step forward in Ethiopian’s in-house widebody advanced composite structure paint capabilities. This project is yet another milestone which reflects Ethiopian’s ongoing commitment to investing in world-class MRO capabilities, strengthening our operational resilience, enhancing our self-reliance, and elevating our global standing. Beyond saving costs, this achievement enables us to generate additional revenue and reinforce our position as a leading MRO service provider in the continent and the region.”
As one of the leading aircraft maintenance service providers in the continent and the Middle East, Ethiopian MRO has been offering top-notch aircraft maintenance services, including advanced aircraft and aircraft parts painting and coating solutions through its modern paint shop and state-of-the-art dedicated paint hangar for nearly six decades, serving not only Ethiopian Airlines’ own fleet but also third-party customers.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines possesses comprehensive in-house aircraft painting and specialized multi-layer coating capabilities on both advanced composite and aluminum airframes, across its entire fleet, enabling the airline to efficiently handle painting and coating projects using highly advanced application methods like High-Volume Low-Pressure (HVLP) and electrostatic systems spraying.
FLEET / ROUTES - Air Sial to add Airbus A320s into its fleet, adds flights to Riyadh
Air Sial has also announced it is starting flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 30th October 2024 from Islamabad. The airline currently serves 5 domestic destinations from Karachi, including Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Peshawar and Quetta. It connects Quetta with Lahore as well.
And internationally it is flying to Jeddah, Madinah and Dammam in Saudi Arabia from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. And from Karachi, it also flies to Muscat. From Sialkot, it flies to Jeddah, Madinah and Muscat.
Pakistan aviation
ROUTES - Urumqi Airlines begins commercial operations with the C909
Urumqi Airlines is the first Chinese airline to offer business class service on the C909, becoming the eighth operator of the C909 in China.
Photo: Urumqi Airlines
ROUTES / FLEET - Vietjet commences 737 MAX8 ops in Thailand
Vietjet Thailand has officially introduced its Boeing 737MAX8aircraft into commercial service.
The inaugural flight operated by the Boeing 737 MAX8 marks the beginning of Vietjet Thailand's plan to deploy up to 50 new-generation aircraft.Photo: Vietjet
ORDER - CALC orders 30 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Toulouse, France, 30 December 2025 – China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base.
The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo Family aircraft.
“Our enduring partnership with Airbus has been central to CALC’s growth,” said Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC. “This latest order reflects our shared vision for innovation and sustainable aviation. We are proud to grow alongside Airbus and to continue providing our airline customers worldwide with high-value, modern aircraft solutions.”
“CALC has been a long time valued partner of Airbus with its first order placed in 2012, and it's a privilege to see another repeat order,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “CALC’s deep understanding of the market and what its customers demand is a solid endorsement of the A320neo Family. This commitment reinforces their strength as a lessor with the most efficient, versatile, and in-demand single-aisle aircraft for their customers."
The A320 Family is the world’s most popular single-aisle aircraft having won more than 19,000 orders globally. The Family includes the largest member, the A321neo offering unparalleled range and performance. The Family offers at least 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft, while maximising passenger comfort with one of the widest single-aisle cabins in the sky.
As with all Airbus aircraft, the A320 Family is able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.
segunda-feira, 29 de dezembro de 2025
AIRLINE HISTORY DEFUNCT - Star Air / Sierra Leone
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9L-LDR Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500 Y291 Jul 2003 Jul 2005 EX-088 Star Jet
9L-LDN Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1/100/200 Y362 Apr 2005 May 2005 EX-089 Star Jet
HISTORIC FLEET
- ICAO - SIM
- Full Name Star Air Limited
- Country Sierra Leone
- Founded 2002
- Ceased operations 2006
- Base / Main Hub Amman Queen Alia (AMM / OJAI)
- 9L-LDE Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1/100/200 F32Y265 Jan 2003 Mar 2003 9L-LDE Air Universal lsf Air Universal
- 9L-LDN Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1/100/200
- 9L-LDZ Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 1/100/200
- 9L-LDR Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500
- 9L-LED Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 500
NEW AIRLINE - India Grants NOCs To Al Hind Air And FlyExpress To Boost Airline India Grants NOCs To Al Hind Air And FlyExpress To Boost Airline India Grants NOCs To Al Hind Air And FlyExpress To Boost Airline Competition Competition
Image: Shankh Air
New Delhi, India: New Delhi, India: New Delhi, India: New Delhi, India: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two proposed airline operators Al Hind Air & FlyExpress in a strategic move aimed at expanding competition in India’s domestic aviation market following recent operational turmoil involving market-leader IndiGo.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said in a social media post that the ministry has met with representatives from three emerging carriers Shankh Air, Al Hind Air and FlyExpress over the past week as part of efforts to encourage new entrants to the sector. While Shankh Air had already received its regulatory clearance earlier, both Al Hind Air and FlyExpress secured their NOCs this week.
Al Hind Air is backed by Kerala’s Alhind Group, and FlyExpress is a Hyderabad-based enterprise traditionally focused on courier and cargo operations.
Shankh Air’s proposed business plan includes connecting major cities within Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra and Gorakhpur, with affordable air connectivity options.
The government’s approvals come amid heightened scrutiny of India’s aviation market structure. Earlier this month, IndiGo’s failure to fully adapt to new crew rostering regulations triggered the cancellation of thousands of flights, stranding thousands of passengers.
Industry analysts and officials have called for greater competition to prevent future systemic shocks. The Civil Aviation Ministry has highlighted existing schemes such as UDAN as instrumental in enabling smaller regional players including Star Air, India One Air and Fly91 to expand connectivity, while stressing there is substantial scope for further growth in what is one of the world’s
fastest-growing aviation markets.
In the aftermath of IndiGo’s operational disruption, regulators have initiated multiple reviews. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has taken cognisance of complaints alleging antitrust violations by the airline, which holds a dominant market share.
The initial assessment could lead to a detailed investigation if evidence of market abuse is found.
IndiGo’s operations, which stabilised in mid-December with restoration to roughly 2,200 daily flights, are also under regulatory examination.
Authorities have imposed temporary fare caps and ordered expedited refunds for affected
passengers.
While the approvals for Al Hind Air and FlyExpress signal a policy pivot towards
diversification, aviation experts caution that long-term viability for new carriers
hinges on tackling structural challenges such as high operating costs, fuel taxation,
and aircraft acquisition bottlenecks.
The government’s move to issue NOCs to new airlines reflects a broader strategy to build resilience in India’s air transport sector by reducing over-dependence on a small number of carriers and enhancing choices for millions of domestic flyers.Aviation Today News Desk
AIRLINE / FLEET - Congo Airways has acquired an E190 (2-RLCA)to retain its operating license and restart operations in 1Q 2026.
The used aircraft is owned by shareholder, National Social Security Fund, which leases the E190 to the carrier. Two additional aircraft are expected to join the fleet.
NEW AIRLINE / SPECIAL LIVERY - French Polynesian start-up Motu Link Airline (Papeete) plans to begin interisland cargo operations around December 2025, though the date remains provisional pending completion of regulatory and operational processes
Motu Link Airline, a cargo airline operating between the islands of French Polynesia, unveiled its first ATR 72-500 aircraft, featuring a livery designed by a local artist.
At launch, Motu Link intends to serve Papeete, Raiatea, Rangiroa, Bora Bora, Tubuai, and Nuku Hiva, with gradual expansion across the five archipelagos.
Photo: Motu Link Airlines
FLEET / ORDER - EVA Air (Taiwan) board of directors approved a plan to buy four B787-9 planes and extend the leases on four B777-300ER aircraft, while upgrading the passenger cabins of six B777-300ER from 2026
Future retro livery
EVA will also take delivery of five B787-9s and four B787-10s by 2033, 24 A350-1000s from 2027, and 18 A321neo aircraft from 2029.
FLEET - Jetstream Delivers Third Saab 340B to Aerolineas Sosa
Jetstream Aviation Capital, LLC announced the delivery of a Saab 340B passenger aircraft to Aerolíneas Sosa of La Ceiba, Honduras.
The aircraft was delivered to Aerolíneas Sosa on December 23, 2025.
It is the third of a multi-aircraft Saab 340B commitment between Jetstream and Aerolíneas Sosa and will be used for its scheduled and charter passenger services throughout Honduras.
Photo: Aviator / Sosa
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