TAP SGPS, the state-owned holding company of Portugal’s national airline TAP Air Portugal, has officially defaulted on a bond loan agreement with Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, the Brazilian airline that has long held a financial stake in TAP. The default was formally recognized during a meeting of debenture holders, convened at the request of Azul and its legal representatives,…
Avianca Group International, one of Latin America’s major airline groups, has announced its first quarter 2025 financial results, revealing mixed performance metrics. The company posted total operating revenues of $1.37 billion, marking an 8.9% increase compared to the same period last year, driven largely by continued recovery in passenger demand and sustained growth in cargo operations.
Norwegian Air Sweden, a key operating unit of Norwegian Group, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 62934. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and supports the carrier’s push toward fleet modernization and improved operational efficiency.
Chrono Aviation, a Canadian charter and cargo operator, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-800, carrying manufacturer serial number 30631. The aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, a reliable and widely used engine model produced by CFM International. This delivery underscores Chrono Aviation’s ongoing fleet modernization and capacity enhancement strategy.
Allegiant, a leading U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a B737-8200, bearing serial number 67996. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, developed by CFM International, and marks another milestone in Allegiant’s ongoing transition to a next-generation narrowbody fleet.
AJet, the low-cost brand recently rebranded from AnadoluJet under Turkish Airlines Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321, with serial number 2261, on a wet lease arrangement from BBN Airlines Turkiye. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines and is expected to serve high-demand regional routes within the carrier’s expanding network.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (US) has acquired an Airbus A330-200, bearing serial number 1104, from Avolon, a leading aircraft leasing company based in Ireland. The aircraft remains on operating lease with Hawaiian Airlines, and is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent engines, continuing its service within the carrier’s long-haul fleet.
Kuwait Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 12345, marking the beginning of a fleet renewal initiative that includes a total of nine A321neo aircraft on order. The delivery is part of the airline’s broader strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet with fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest private airline, is preparing to expand its fleet with the addition of a dry-leased Embraer E195, carrying serial number 19000029. The aircraft is owned by Regional One, a U.S.-based lessor, and is expected to enter service soon as the carrier navigates ongoing fleet reliability and capacity constraints.
Air Canada has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, carrying manufacturer serial number 66479. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, manufactured by CFM International, and joins the airline’s growing number of next-generation narrowbody jets designed to support its domestic and transborder operations.
