• Werner Aero Acquires B737-700 MSN 32426 For Disassembly

    Werner Aero, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and parts provider, has acquired a Boeing 737-700, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 32426, from Carlyle Aviation Partners. The aircraft is currently located at eCube’s disassembly facility in Spain, where it will be parted out to support aftermarket supply.

  • United Airlines Receives A321neo MSN 12533 With PW1133G-JM

    United Airlines, one of the largest carriers in the U.S., has expanded its single-aisle fleet with the delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12533. The aircraft is powered by PW1133G-JM engines, part of Pratt & Whitney’s GTF family, reflecting United’s strategy of modernizing its narrowbody operations with more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • STARLUX Airlines Orders 10 A350-1000 Aircraft With Trent XWB-97

    STARLUX Airlines, the premium Taiwanese carrier, has signed a firm order for ten Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a major move to scale up its long-haul network and elevate its position in the Asia-Pacific premium travel segment. The new widebody aircraft will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the most powerful engines certified for commercial use on an Airbus…

  • Southwind Airlines Takes Delivery Of A321 MSN 3106 On Lease

    Southwind Airlines, based in Türkiye, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3106. The aircraft is powered by V2533-A5 engines, produced by International Aero Engines (IAE), and has been acquired on lease, reinforcing the airline’s growth trajectory in the regional and leisure travel markets.

  • Southwest Airlines Takes Delivery Of B737-8 MSN 42617

    Southwest Airlines, the largest domestic carrier in the United States, has added another aircraft to its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 42617. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B28 engines developed by CFM International, aligning with the airline’s ongoing investment in the B737 MAX family.

  • Skytrans Adds Second A319 MSN 1740 For ACMI And Charter Use

    Skytrans, an Australian regional and charter operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a second Airbus A319, identified by manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1740. The aircraft is now available for immediate ACMI leasing and charter operations, with its base of operations set in Perth.

  • Nouvelair Adds A321 MSN 3636 On Wet Lease From Privilege Style

    Nouvelair, the Tunisian leisure carrier, has expanded its operational capacity by adding one Airbus A321, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3636, under a wet lease agreement with Spanish operator Privilege Style. This fleet addition comes in preparation for increased seasonal demand, particularly during the busy summer period.

  • Malaysia Airlines Takes Delivery Of A330-900 MSN 2097

    Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-900, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2097, as part of its widebody fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-72 engines and has been acquired under a lease agreement, signaling the carrier’s shift toward next-generation fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft.

  • LATAM Receives A320neo MSN 12660 With PW1127G-JM Engines

    LATAM Airlines, the largest carrier in Latin America, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12660. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM engines, part of the GTF (Geared Turbofan) family, and represents a continued push toward modernizing LATAM’s narrowbody fleet for fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

  • Hainan Airlines Receives A321neo MSN 12518 With LEAP-1A32

    Hainan Airlines, one of China’s leading carriers, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12518. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and represents another step in the airline’s continued modernization of its narrowbody fleet.

  • GetJet To Operate A320 MSN 3430 For Royal Jordanian In Summer 2025

    GetJet Airlines, the Lithuanian ACMI and charter specialist, has entered a new operational partnership under which it will operate one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3430, on behalf of Royal Jordanian. The aircraft will be based in Amman and is scheduled to operate during the summer 2025 season.

  • Chongqing Airlines Takes Delivery Of A320 MSN 4322

    Chongqing Airlines, a China Southern Airlines subsidiary, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4322. The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines, a common and reliable powerplant for this generation of A320 aircraft.

  • Capital A Eyes A321XLR And Regional Jet Orders Post-Restructuring

    Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.

  • Atlas Air Explores More B747F Acquisitions Amid Jumbo Fleet Focus

    Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the Boeing 747 freighter, signaling that it is open to acquiring additional B747Fs. The statement comes at a time when many carriers are phasing out older widebody aircraft in favor of newer, more fuel-efficient models, but Atlas…

  • Willis Lease Closes $596M Offering Through Engine Trust

    Willis Lease Finance Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII, has successfully completed a $596 million asset-backed securities (ABS) offering. The transaction includes the issuance of $524 million in Series A Fixed Rate Notes and $72 million in Series B Fixed Rate Notes, underscoring the firm’s continued use of capital markets to finance its engine leasing portfolio.

  • Sun PhuQuoc Airways Receives $38M Capital From Sun Group

    Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Vietnamese carrier backed by Sun Group, is set to receive a fresh equity contribution of $38 million from its parent company. This capital injection is part of a broader $95.9 million investment plan for a long-term aviation project with a 50-year horizon, aimed at strengthening the airline’s position in the Vietnamese and regional market.

  • flynas Begins Trading On Riyadh Exchange At $3.65B Valuation

    flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost airline, has officially begun trading its shares on the Riyadh stock exchange, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory and the development of the Kingdom’s aviation sector. The public market debut places the airline’s valuation at approximately $3.65 billion, a reflection of investor confidence and the company’s strong position in the…

  • Carlyle Aviation Prices $525M ABS Under AASET 2025-2

    Carlyle Aviation Partners, a prominent aircraft leasing and financing company based in the United States, has announced the successful pricing of its AASET 2025-2 asset-backed securities transaction. This deal is structured under the AASET MT-1 master trust and encompasses two tranches of debt: A-2 and B-2 notes, collectively valued at $525.7 million.