Air Arabia, the Gulf-based low-cost carrier, is set to expand its operations into Turkey by launching new services to Istanbul and Trabzon, operated with its first Airbus A320neo aircraft. The flights are scheduled to commence in October 2025, marking a key step in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and network expansion strategy.
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Challenge Group, based in Malta, has acquired its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38284, which will be converted into a dedicated freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. The aircraft is expected to be redelivered in Q1 2026, marking a key step in the group’s fleet expansion into the long-haul cargo sector.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its diverse fleet with the addition of two aircraft: one Airbus A350-900, serial number 734 which previously flew for Lufthansa, and one Airbus A321, serial number 5025, acquired through a lease from CDB Aviation. This dual delivery supports the airline’s ambitious growth plans and strategic focus on modernizing both long-haul and regional operations.
ACIA Aero Leasing, a prominent player in aircraft leasing based in Ireland, has successfully delivered an ATR72-600 aircraft to Braathens Regional Airlines. The aircraft, bearing serial number 1254, is set to be operated on behalf of Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) under Braathens’ ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) contract. This strategic move is part of ACIA Aero…
AELS (Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions), based in the Netherlands, has acquired an Airbus A330, identified by serial 448, for dismantling. The dismantling process will be carried out at Tarbes, France, in partnership with Tarmac Aerosave, a leading provider of aircraft storage, maintenance, and recycling services. This acquisition and dismantling project align with AELS’s commitment to sustainable aircraft end-of-life management and resource recovery.
Vietravel Airlines (Vietnam) has announced plans to purchase one A321 aircraft in late June 2025, followed by two A320 aircraft in July 2025. This move signals the airline’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its fleet and expanding its domestic and regional operations.
Delta (US) has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A220-300, bearing serial number 55337. The aircraft is powered by PW1500G engines and is part of Delta’s ongoing fleet modernization efforts.
