<h1>Airline announces international expansion, steady narrow-body jet deliveries, pilot hiring plans and IPO target within two to five years</h1> The airline plans international expansion to several African and Asian markets and expects incremental aircraft deliveries under a large firm order for narrow-body jets, citing improved predictability from the aircraft manufacturer and recent production increases by the US regulator. It currently operates multiple international and domestic routes, aims to raise its international seat-capacity share, and expects to recruit pilots next year. The carrier reports that a national aviation regulator's audit observations have been addressed and poses no safety concern. It seeks future codeshare/interline partnerships, says it is well capitalised after recent fundraising, and is considering an IPO within two to five years.