Air Senegal is facing legal and operational complications following the freezing of $3.1 million of its funds by IATA, enforced under a court order stemming from a leasing dispute with Carlyle Aviation Partners, an Ireland-based aircraft lessor. The issue revolves around the return of four aircraft—two Airbus A319s and two A321s—to the lessor.
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Pegasus Airlines (Turkiye) has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 12071. The aircraft, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines, is part of Pegasus’ ongoing efforts to modernize its fleet and improve operational efficiency.
BOC Aviation Limited, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the purchase of five Boeing 737-8 aircraft from The Boeing Company. These aircraft will be leased on a long-term basis to Arajet S.A., a low-cost carrier based in the Dominican Republic. The deliveries are scheduled for 2026 and 2027, and all aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.
Tarom, the national airline of Romania, has firmed a lease agreement with Avolon, an Irish leasing company, for two additional Boeing 737-8 aircraft, serials 65548 and 65549. This move highlights Tarom’s ongoing fleet renewal efforts to enhance its competitiveness and operational efficiency.
National Airlines, a U.S.-based carrier known for both charter and scheduled services, has expanded its widebody passenger fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A330-300, serial number 1348. The aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and is expected to enhance the airline’s long-haul operational capabilities.
Air Cairo (Egypt) has officially announced the launch of a seasonal route connecting Sharm el Sheikh to Milan Bergamo. Scheduled to commence on 03 April 2025, the route will operate using the airline’s Embraer E190 aircraft.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
