Aviation Capital Group (US) has completed the delivery of two Boeing B737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. The aircraft, equipped with LEAP-1B engines manufactured by CFM International, are part of a sale and leaseback (SLB) agreement supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion.
Hainan Airlines is set to expand its narrow-body fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A321-251NX, manufacturer serial number 12637, from Airbus. This latest-generation aircraft will be powered by a pair of CFM LEAP-1A32 engines, renowned for their improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower noise footprint compared to previous-generation models.
A Boeing B737 MAX aircraft sporting the Xiamen Airlines livery has departed Seattle, bound for the airline’s delivery center in China. The delivery marks a significant milestone as trade tensions between the United States and China show signs of easing, enabling resumed aircraft handovers that had been stalled for years due to political and economic disputes.
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.
SpiceJet, one of India’s prominent budget airlines, has announced a significant financial turnaround in its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, recording a profit after tax of $37.8 million. This figure marks a 173% increase compared to the previous period, underscoring a robust recovery in profitability despite declining revenues.
The government of Macedonia has announced a public call to introduce new airline routes from the country’s two main airports, Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, as part of an initiative aimed at boosting connectivity and tourism. Airlines willing to operate these new routes between 2025 and 2027 can compete for financial subsidies totaling US$3.3 million.
