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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; vows to cut lease costs

ITA Airways reported a €209m net profit for 2025 — its first since launching in 2021, in which Lufthansa Group is a shareholder — on €3.2bn revenue (including €2.8bn passenger income) despite an 8% fall in passenger numbers. Management said long-term profitability requires slashing aircraft lease costs.

2026-03-26T01:39:44.994451-07:00

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GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

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Carriers boost long‑haul widebody capacity: Israir's A330 deal pushed to H2 as SIA returns A380 on a key route

2026-03-23T09:15:13.573305-07:00

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Air Belgium retires last A330-200P2F, ends A330-200 freighter operations

2026-03-23T10:04:55.030328-07:00

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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; vows to cut lease costs ITA Airways reported a €209m net profit for 2025 — its first since launching in 2021, in which Lufthansa Group is a shareholder — on €3.2bn revenue (including €2.8bn passenger income) despite an 8% fall in passenger numbers. Management said long-term profitability requires slashing aircraft lease costs.

2026-03-26T01:39:44.994451-07:00

ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; vows to cut lease costs

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GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity GOL will wet‑lease an Airbus A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and an A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity. The wet‑leases, scheduled in the second half of 2026, provide immediate widebody lift to support the carrier's international growth plans and network expansion.

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

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GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains GOL has opened selection for captains for its incoming Airbus A330-900 (A330neo), seeking pilots with A330 experience. Applications are open through 31 May 2026. The recruitment supports GOL’s push to operate international twin‑aisle routes with the A330neo.

2026-03-25T15:05:29.975057-07:00

GOL opens selection for Airbus A330-900 (A330neo) captains

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Air Belgium retires last A330-200P2F, ends A330-200 freighter operations Air Belgium has retired its final Airbus A330-200P2F, ending the carrier's A330-200 converted-freighter operations. It removes the A330-200 from the airline's cargo fleet and closes a chapter in the carrier's freighter strategy.

2026-03-23T10:04:55.030328-07:00

Air Belgium retires last A330-200P2F, ends A330-200 freighter operations

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Carriers boost long‑haul widebody capacity: Israir's A330 deal pushed to H2 as SIA returns A380 on a key route Israir will now begin long‑haul operations in the second half of the year after delaying completion of a $74 million purchase for two Airbus A330s (advance payment made; deal expected to close in Q2). Separately, Singapore Airlines has reinstated A380 service on a major long‑haul route following a three‑year gap.

2026-03-23T09:15:13.573305-07:00

Carriers boost long‑haul widebody capacity: Israir's A330 deal pushed to H2 as SIA returns A380 on a key route

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Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio An Airbus A330 freighter fleet leased to Amazon Air and operated by Alaska Airlines has been absorbed into IAT Leasing's portfolio as part of a recent acquisition. The transfer moves these cargo assets under a new lessor, changing ownership and portfolio management of the type.

2026-03-16T06:04:02.693711-07:00

Amazon Air A330 freighters join IAT Leasing portfolio

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Former SriLankan CEO Arrested in Alleged A330 Procurement Corruption Case The former chief executive of SriLankan Airlines has been arrested in an alleged corruption case tied to the carrier’s procurement of Airbus A330 aircraft. Reports identify the arrest as connected to the A330 procurement process, prompting scrutiny of past fleet acquisition decisions and governance at the airline.

2026-03-15T22:09:54.318237-07:00

Former SriLankan CEO Arrested in Alleged A330 Procurement Corruption Case

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GOL adds up to five A330s and launches four‑weekly Rio–Orlando nonstop GOL will acquire up to five Airbus A330s and begin four weekly nonstop Rio de Janeiro–Orlando flights operated on the type, delivering immediate long‑haul capacity to Florida. The move operationalizes GOL’s pivot toward twin‑aisle capability as it rebuilds network reach post‑restructuring.

2026-03-14T09:33:50.593603-07:00

GOL adds up to five A330s and launches four‑weekly Rio–Orlando nonstop

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ITA Airways posts first-ever €209m net profit in 2025; vows to cut lease costs

GOL to wet‑lease A330‑200 in early 3Q26 and A330‑300 in 4Q26 to boost international capacity

Carriers boost long‑haul widebody capacity: Israir's A330 deal pushed to H2 as SIA returns A380 on a key route

Air Belgium retires last A330-200P2F, ends A330-200 freighter operations

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