Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (US) has acquired an Airbus A330-300, serial 1754, currently on lease to South African Airways (SAA). The acquisition expands the company’s widebody leasing portfolio.
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Emirates has announced an expansion of its Japan operations with the launch of a second daily service to Tokyo Narita Airport, effective 1 May 2026. The additional frequency will be operated by a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, reinforcing the airline’s capacity and product offering on one of its key Asian routes.
Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, is actively considering a major fleet expansion with plans to purchase between 50 and 70 A321XLR aircraft, and is also in discussions to acquire as many as 100 regional jets, either the Airbus A220 or Embraer’s E2 series. However, CEO Tony Fernandes emphasized that the company’s immediate priority remains the completion of its ongoing restructuring process.
Sichuan Airlines is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, identified as MSN 12745. This aircraft is an A320-271N, powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and reduced noise footprint compared to previous-generation models.
Korean Air is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 MAX, furthering its ongoing fleet modernization strategy. The aircraft, identified as MSN 63449, will become part of the carrier’s expanding narrowbody fleet, which plays a vital role in serving both domestic and regional routes.
Rise Air, a Canadian regional carrier, is set to enhance its fleet with the addition of three ATR72-600 aircraft, each equipped with PW127XT engines. The first ATR72-600 is on firm order with ATR, the aircraft manufacturer, and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2025. Rise Air also plans to lease two additional ATR72-600s, scheduled for delivery…
Bulgaria is escalating its response to the US government’s continued imposition of visa requirements for its airline flight crews, raising concerns about operational impacts and signaling growing diplomatic tension between the two nations.
