Air Transat has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, further expanding its fleet with fuel-efficient narrowbody aircraft. The newly delivered aircraft, an A321-271NX, carries manufacturer serial number 11932 and was delivered directly from Airbus facilities.
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Azores Airlines, the regional flag carrier of Portugal’s Azores archipelago, may be forced to declare insolvency if its ongoing privatization process does not succeed, according to Duarte Freitas, a senior official from the Regional Government of the Azores. The financial exposure in such a case could exceed US$350 million, placing substantial pressure on regional and national stakeholders.
Total Linhas Aéreas, the Brazilian cargo operator, is preparing to take delivery of another Boeing 737-400 Freighter (B737-400F), identified by serial number 27674. This addition reflects Total’s ongoing efforts to expand its cargo capabilities and modernize its freighter fleet.
Alaska Airlines has announced a delay in the delivery of two E175 aircraft that were scheduled for May 2025, alongside adjustments to its summer 2025 flight schedule. The airline attributes these decisions to the “uncertain economic environment” and the financial impact of tariffs that have disrupted its supply chain and overall aircraft acquisition plans.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (CDB Leasing), has announced the successful completion of a mandate to sell eight Airbus A330-200 aircraft. This transaction underscores CDB Aviation’s robust asset management capabilities and its commitment to delivering tailored solutions for its stakeholders.
EPCOR, a subsidiary of the Dutch aerospace group AFI KLM E&M, specializing in Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) services, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have agreed to extend their maintenance contract for an additional five years. This agreement covers the GTCP331-350 APUs installed on Finnair’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.
AviaAM Leasing has successfully completed the sale of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5089, to Thai SmartLynx. This transaction marks the first aircraft addition to Thai SmartLynx’s fleet, supporting the airline’s entry into the Thai aviation market.
