Airbus delivered 81 aircraft to global customers in May 2024, reflecting robust momentum as the manufacturer pushes to meet annual production targets. This strong monthly figure brings year-to-date deliveries for 2024 to 256 aircraft, keeping the company on a solid trajectory amid high demand for new-generation narrowbodies and widebodies.
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Air China Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67837, as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, which are known for their efficiency and long-range performance, aligning with the carrier’s global cargo operations.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, has expanded its fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320 (MSN 3631) through an ACMI lease agreement with SmartLynx Malta. The carrier is also preparing to take delivery of one Embraer E195(MSN 19000029) on dry lease from U.S.-based lessor Regional One. These strategic fleet moves aim to reinforce Air Peace’s regional and domestic coverage while improving operational flexibility.
BETA Technologies, a U.S.-based developer of electric vertical and conventional takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL/CTOL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Republic Airways, one of the largest regional airline operators in the United States. The agreement aims to evaluate the operational potential of BETA’s fully electric ALIA aircraft for future regional passenger and cargo services.
Saudia has expanded its widebody fleet with the addition of one Airbus A330-300, serial 1103, on wet lease from Wamos Air (Spain). The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines, supporting the airline’s operational requirements.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 787-10, featuring serial number 42504. This state-of-the-art aircraft is powered by GEnx-1B76 engines, manufactured by General Electric, known for their efficiency and reliability.
DHL Aviation, a major global logistics carrier under the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has taken delivery of one Airbus A300B4-600F freighter, serial number 557, to be operated by its German subsidiary EAT Leipzig. The aircraft is powered by PW4158 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.
