KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, registered under serial number 12472, further advancing the airline’s fleet modernization efforts. The aircraft is equipped with LEAP-1A30 engines from CFM International, known for their fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Embraer E190, leased from Eastern Airways (United Kingdom) under a wet lease arrangement. The aircraft is identified by serial number 19000661 and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines from GE Aviation.
KlasJet, a Lithuania-based charter and ACMI operator, has announced the seasonal relocation of one of its Boeing B737 aircraft from Dubai to Europe, beginning in April and continuing through the end of summer 2025. The move responds to rising demand for bespoke charter operations across the European market during the peak travel season.
EVA Air, Taiwan’s second-largest airline, has taken delivery of one Airbus A320neo, registered as B-17888, continuing its narrowbody fleet expansion. The delivery is part of EVA Air’s ongoing fleet modernization plan aimed at increasing fuel efficiency and network flexibility across short- to medium-haul routes in Asia.
Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing firm, has delivered the first of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft to Hunnu Air of Mongolia. The aircraft, with serial number 19020171, represents a historic milestone as the first E2 jet to enter service in Mongolia, signaling a new phase of modernization for the country’s aviation sector.
Astral Aviation, a Nairobi-based cargo airline, has taken delivery of its first Boeing B767-300F freighter, marking a key milestone in its fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft is identified by serial number 24146, and it becomes the airline’s most capable long-haul freighter to date.
Air Serbia is preparing to take delivery of its second Embraer E195 aircraft, with the serial number 19000671, as part of its ongoing regional fleet expansion. The aircraft is owned by Azorra, a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company specializing in regional and crossover jets.
Air New Zealand has taken redelivery of its first retrofitted Boeing B787-9, identified by serial number 37964, after a six-month cabin upgrade program carried out in Singapore. This marks the airline’s first completed retrofit under its multi-year widebody refurbishment strategy.
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has reported a 93% decline in its 2024 net profit, citing the dual impact of lower average airfares and capacity constraints driven by global supply chain and maintenance issues. The carrier posted a net profit of $12 million, down sharply from the prior year.
Falko, a UK-based regional aircraft leasing company, has announced that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) has upgraded the rating of its Series A Loans issued under the Regional 2021-1 transaction, raising them from A- to A. The upgrade underscores Falko’s strong portfolio performance and effective asset management in a volatile leasing environment.
