SMBC Aviation Capital has placed ten Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft with Vietnam Airlines in a major lease agreement set to reshape the Vietnamese flag carrier’s single-aisle fleet strategy and bolster its network expansion efforts across Asia.
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Frontier Airlines, a major U.S.-based low-cost carrier, continued to strengthen its fleet strategy during the first quarter of 2025 by extending 14 aircraft leases that were originally scheduled to end in 2026 and 2027. This strategic move reflects the airline’s focus on maintaining operational continuity and avoiding short-term capacity gaps amid increasing demand projections.
euroAtlantic Airways, one of Europe’s oldest ACMI service providers, is entering a transformative phase with the launch of its “EAA New Era 2030 Strategic Plan.” Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lisbon, euroAtlantic has long been a key ACMI, charter, and wet lease provider for major airlines including TAP Portugal, Air France, DHL, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, and British Airways….
EVA Air, based in Taiwan, has announced plans to convert three of its Boeing B777 aircraft into dedicated freighters, a strategic move that will expand the airline’s cargo fleet to 12 aircraft. The conversion effort reflects the airline’s proactive response to growing air freight demand in Asia and globally.
HelloJets, the Romanian carrier, has welcomed a new Airbus A320 to its fleet, identified by serial number 2881. The aircraft, which is on lease, strengthens the airline’s operational capabilities, supporting its growth strategy in the European market.
DHL Express has officially concluded the fleet modernization of its affiliate Air Hong Kong, retiring the last A300-600F in favor of an all-A330F freighter fleet. The final A300-600F, bearing serial number 856, has exited the fleet, marking the end of an era and the completion of a multi-phase transition to newer, more capable aircraft.
Fiji Airways has confirmed that its Managing Director and CEO, Andre Viljoen, will be stepping down later in 2025 to take over as the Chief Executive Officer of Air Mauritius. This leadership transition marks a significant development for both carriers as they continue post-pandemic recovery efforts and strategic realignment.
